So, this past weekend was not really about self-improvement. We took our middle child to NYC for an overnite trip to celebrate her upcoming 16th birthday. She was allowed to invite 3 friends. The weather was great. A little cold and windy, but beautiful. I loved following the girls and listening to them and their comments about all the sites and people.
I granted myself a "leave" from the Sugar Detox for the weekend. Had a great dinner at Serendipity 3 and shared a frozen hot chocolate with Daddy-O on Saturday. Enjoyed a great chicken sandwich at Silver Spurs with a Root Beer for lunch on Sunday. I loved all the walking we did from Central Park to Battery Park. Getting out of Times Square was my goal both days.
Now I need to start thinking about my plan of attack for fitness. We have a gym in the basement, but I've got to make the time and find the motivation. I also have a $200 credit at a local gym and trying to figure out the best way to apply it. Should I use it for personal training sessions to get me on track for my pull-ups? Or should I use it for Body Transformations which is a 6 week program and incorporates cardio/strength/weight-loss? I don't need the weight loss, but the workout really tests your stamina. It just needs to work in to my evening schedule which was the reason I have the credit, it didn't work out several months ago.
Okay, so that's all I've got for tonight.
Enjoy!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
2011 Resolution
My first post is my New Year's resolution. To do things that improve me as a person. Whether it improves my mind, spirit, or physical body it doesn't matter. It just needs to improve me and who I am. In turn, I think it will make me a better person to the people I am around and come in contact with.
I did a couple of things last year that met this purpose before I even knew it was a path I was on. I participated in Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash and Urban Dare. All of which put me way out of my comfort zone. I failed meeting my goal of being able to do 3 Pull-Ups by August 28, but I will reach that goal this year. I was successful in completing a 21 Day Sugar Detox (Diane Sanfilippo). I learned so much about my body and it's tolerances that I began it again Jan. 3rd. I started sewing again and made 4 beautiful scarves with matching rosette pins for my gurlz and me for Christmas. I started going to target practice (yes, with guns) and enjoy "ladies night" at the shooting range with a very small group of friends once a month. I have also started taking a martial arts class with my middle child.
I like to cook, I hope to do more without having recipes to guide me. I like to craft. I like to knit but haven't picked up a set of needles in at least 4 years. I have piles of yarn waiting to become something other than clutter. I like to read, but don't do enough of it. I watch too much t.v. I'm a procrastinator. I haven't been to Church in years (see previous sentence).
Blogging is something I've thought about in the past. I just don't think I'm good enough or that people will be interested. This will be the year to see if that is true. There is a selfish reason behind attempting this, too. As my name implies, I am a creator of piles. My husband calls me "Piles" when we can't find something. I write things down, but can't find those pesky pieces of paper when I need them. I write a page in a journal....can't find the journal, start another....go back to the old one. Nothing is ever in chronological order. I make things but when people ask me how or with what; I can't find the notes I made, pictures used, etc.
Really, I am just wanting to share myself and hold myself accountable. Just be "me". So, let's see how this whole thing goes and where it takes me.
Enjoy!
I did a couple of things last year that met this purpose before I even knew it was a path I was on. I participated in Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash and Urban Dare. All of which put me way out of my comfort zone. I failed meeting my goal of being able to do 3 Pull-Ups by August 28, but I will reach that goal this year. I was successful in completing a 21 Day Sugar Detox (Diane Sanfilippo). I learned so much about my body and it's tolerances that I began it again Jan. 3rd. I started sewing again and made 4 beautiful scarves with matching rosette pins for my gurlz and me for Christmas. I started going to target practice (yes, with guns) and enjoy "ladies night" at the shooting range with a very small group of friends once a month. I have also started taking a martial arts class with my middle child.
I like to cook, I hope to do more without having recipes to guide me. I like to craft. I like to knit but haven't picked up a set of needles in at least 4 years. I have piles of yarn waiting to become something other than clutter. I like to read, but don't do enough of it. I watch too much t.v. I'm a procrastinator. I haven't been to Church in years (see previous sentence).
Blogging is something I've thought about in the past. I just don't think I'm good enough or that people will be interested. This will be the year to see if that is true. There is a selfish reason behind attempting this, too. As my name implies, I am a creator of piles. My husband calls me "Piles" when we can't find something. I write things down, but can't find those pesky pieces of paper when I need them. I write a page in a journal....can't find the journal, start another....go back to the old one. Nothing is ever in chronological order. I make things but when people ask me how or with what; I can't find the notes I made, pictures used, etc.
Really, I am just wanting to share myself and hold myself accountable. Just be "me". So, let's see how this whole thing goes and where it takes me.
Enjoy!
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