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A New Year and A New Beginning

January 1, 2010

As we ring in 2010, our family is facing a lot of great challenges.  We have the same issues everyone is facing in the great recession.  We are moving from our home of almost 6 years, into a smaller more affordable home.  We are thankful to have the opportunity to rent such a great home, but it is bitter sweet.

Those of you that know me, know I have had a real struggle with my weight for the last 4 years or so.  Let’s be honest I have struggled most of my adult life, but the recent gain over the last 4 years is what really has me concerned.  As I said yesterday, I have joined a challenge to help me make some healthier decisions.  Today was day 1 of the challenge, to wake up at 5 a.m. and to walk or run 5k – which is just over 3 miles.

I did not make the distance, but I did make an effort to make up the difference through out the day.  I climbed the stairs at the office 15 times – 3 trips at time – my tush feels like it has been kicked.  Not sure how over the next day or so I will hold my commitment – tomorrow will most likely have to be my off day – because it is the heavy moving day.  We have some help to move the heavy stuff – and they will be here at 9, with a 4 bedroom home that is not even started to be packed this will have to take the priority.  Although I think walking would be easier than packing, loading, unloading and putting it all away will be.

I hope to slip some time to walk in…. I noticed a really cool thing about exercising today, while I did my walking today and then got ready for the office – I never wanted a cigarette.  Yes I am a smoker – and although I want to stop doing that – I have not added that to my list – with making healthier choices I think it may be easier than it has been in the past.

Tonight was a tough night for food.  I left the house without eating, so I stopped at the grocery store next to the office and grabbed a protein shake for breakfast, lunch was a chicken salad sandwich, but when I got home the family was watching the Rose Bowl (Ducks lost) and had, chips, dip, chocolate covered goodies and the dreaded chex mix.  I must admit I had a little of everything – but I stopped there – no seconds – the decision that came of this was simple.  Tomorrow will be busy – so I need to plan some food and food time.

Tonight I made what we call 1 point chili (weight watchers will know what that is) I made a huge pot of this great stuff with variations due to I lost the original recipe. For Breakfast – I made cinnamon rolls – with whole wheat flour, rasins, nuts and smeared with peanut butter to hold them together.

Chili

Kidney Beans, carrots, celery, onion, tomatoes, ground turkey, and chili fixings – simmer all night -

Off to prepare for this move – it is almost 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. comes early.  Thanks for your support!

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Moving, Snow and Choices

December 31, 2009

Of course the snow would wait until we start moving.  The weather is making it very easy for me to make decision and choices to get healthy.  Shoveling show, moving furniture, boxes and so on is making me find muscles I never knew I had, or forgot I had them.

Today is day 3 of moving with at least another week to go, and again it is snowing.  At least 5 new inches need to be cleared from walk ways, driveways and so on before we start.  Getting the snow out of the back of the truck is one of my least favorite things, climbing up there and getting down makes me realize just how fat and out of shape I am.

A day or two ago Seth Simonds who writes Primal Stride offered a Five at Five Challenge, I think it would be fun to take this challenge, and participate with others making healthier choices.  I am not sure I can commit to the first challenge, due to moving and so on.  Walking at 5 a.m. is not really safe in my area due to weather conditions. I am going to do my best to take the challenge, get up at 5 a.m. and walk sometime around 7 when the temps and daylight make this more favorable.  I am not sure I can complete the just over 3 miles, but will do my best.

Thinking I could also do walk away the pounds for 3 miles in my house – if I can get the family room set up in time which may be impossible with the snow we are seeing today.

We do not have to be alone as we make healthier choices, I have convinced my husband to walk with me and depending on the next challenge I may find he will again participate.  Regardless, I will not feel like I am alone in the tasks as I have the Primal Stride to follow.

Signing off for now, boxes to pack, snow to Shovel – Today is New Year’s Eve – be safe, be healthy and see you next year!

Happy New Year!

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