Day 218 ~ A Glance Into The Future

My blog reaches 10,000 Views!

What a day!  Reached a new milestone; keep meeting great people; got a great deal on Calley's ballet shoes; and I worked out today!!  

The funniest part of my day was working out.  Why?  Well, since you asked... (wink, wink) Calley and I showed up at the local Y ready to rock!  Or at least I was, until I found out that the class I wanted to take had been changed to a Pilates class.  That's not the funny part.  Maybe some of the exercises looked funny, but that;s not it.  As the class was finishing up, our instructor let us know she was heading up a low impact aerobics class afterwards.  Hmmm... I thought, do I even dare?  After all I have not worked out so vigorously since July... Oh what the heck... Let's do it!!

Yes, I made it through the Pilates class.  The instructor was awesome... first one I have ever had that was not this skinny-minny thang.  Although I must say... who does full blown sit ups anymore?  Weren't those like outlawed or something?  It just did not seem right... I stuck to my crunches.  After all, I did not want to mess up my back or God knows what other body part. 

Seriously, this is what I returned to.

So I stayed for the next class.  As I returned from checking in on Calley, I discovered about twenty or so senior citizens had invaded the aerobics room!  Yes!  There wasn't anyone under 75 taking the class!!!  This was the funny part.

What a great workout I had!!  I was the youngest in the class.  The best body in the class. {snort, snort}  The highest kicker too! (laughing uncontrollably right now)  

I was looking around wondering what these people were like in their youth.  Were the men jocks?  Running out touchdowns and making free throws?  Were some of these women dancers, cheerleaders or athletic once upon a time? 

As I was so busy patting myself on the back... I realized something... if I do not start taking care of myself now, in twenty years plus more, I will be the one that can barely kick above the ankle!  

What a moment of reality.  What a humbling moment.  What a inspiring and motivating moment!!

Needless to say, days that Calley is not in ballet or gymnastics, I will be working out and setting a good example for my daughter.

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair.  ~Douglas MacArthur

Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.  ~Chili Davis

Do not regret growing older.  It is a privilege denied to many.  ~Author Unknown  

Blessings to all!!

147 days to go...

PS... Sons, I love and miss you.  To the moon and stars above and back.  You are my sunshines.

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Day 166 ~ What's In A Name (Naming My New Blog)

I am writing a little early today so that I may share some news with you.  I have decided on a start up date for my new blog, although as I am typing this I think I am absolutely crazy!!!

December 1, 2011.  You see I am CRAZY!  However... it will all make sense in a moment.  

This is what I have come up so far...  

My new blog will entail my turning my life over to being more healthy and living more healthy.  A lifestyle redesign.  In other words, not only will I talk the talk but I will walk the walk!

It is not a "diet" blog.  I have decided that there are things, food and drink included that I love about my life.  I love to eat well and I like to have my glasses of wine, martinis or just cocktails in general.  I want to be realistic about this so that I may be able to walk the walk comfortably, without it being a constant struggle or even getting grumpy (because I have to pass on one of my favs.)

What prompted this... well... some of you may have read my other blog, My wii FIt Plus 21 Day Challenge, It was a true learning experience.  Although I may have not reached my goal weight, and then gained some of it back, I really enjoyed the experience.  

However... it was a little (just a little) bit unrealistic, but could have been doable.  I only say that because my blog should have started a week earlier so that I may not have had to finish the last week while on vacation.  It was started on a whim, spontaneity at its best.  Honestly, I just was not able to work out like I was the two previous weeks and had to substitute aggressive work outs for long walks.  Oh that and the fact that my father in law Bob is an amazing cook!!  He cooks the best Persian food!!

But anyways... since then I have been thinking about what really needs to change in my life and what does not.  What is realistic and what is not.  

With that said... I like me!  (oh my I said it!)  I am not terribly fat, although I could use to at least loose ten pounds.  I would accept that.  After all I am not twenty anymore and do not find a need to been EXTREMELY skinny any more, but I DO want to look good and healthy!  Seriously, I am done trying to be Cosmopolitan or Vogue like... those models are UNREALISTICALLY skinny.  Completely unhealthy!

I already mentioned that I love food, and I do love to cook and try new recipes all the times.  And with the realities of life, being a mom, wife and daughter in law, I do not have the time to work out like I am used to.  I always used to spend at least three hours working out at the gym, comfortably.  Now I can probably do three to four days a week, an hour and a half at most. Realistically.

Now the crazy thing about this is that I am choosing to start this December 1st, right before the holidays.  Well as hellish as that may sound, I am doing it on purpose.  I need to learn to be healthy and enjoy the holidays from a healthy, enjoyable perspective.  Now do you understand my madness?

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So my last dilemma to resolve before I start... A NAME!   My new blog needs a clever, snappy name.  One did come into mind right now...(Walk the Walk) ... but I thought it would be great to see if there are any suggestions out there.

Sooo... I am asking for ideas... If you can think of a cute name for my blog, please leave a comment.  If I choose the title you came up with... I wish I could give a trip to Hawaii (one day), but REALISTICALLY... what I will do is let everyone know, publishing your name, giving you the credit.  

Deadline to get your ideas in is Saturday, November 26th.  YES THIS SATURDAY!  I do need time to build and design my new blog.

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."    Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)

I am thankful that I am not too old to continue to learn new things each day!

Blessings to all!!

199 days to go...

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Day 156 ~ Accepting What Is Me

A while back, Day 71,  I spoke of starting an additional blog.  That I needed structure and to feel healthy.  

Life Happens to Everyone.
CBK graphic designs - (me)

Well as you can see, I mentioned that eighty-five days ago!  In my defense, there has been a lot of "LIFE" going on.  In addition to a lack of motivation!  I can't lie to you, I have to call it as it is.  

What's changed now, you ask.  Well, my life is more of the same (which will always be an issue in one way or another) ---  However, since I wrote that back in August I would have to say that I have grown.  Not to mention, do I dare say it?! ... I am starting to like myself.

I like who I am... I am coming into terms with my past... I like what I am doing... and more importantly I like what I am about.

With that said... yes I will be starting a new blog about health and life style adjustments.  I have come to the realization that I could use to loose a few pounds, but I must be realistic.  I am taking into consideration of how my life is, how I love (LOVE) food and how I love to cook it just as much, who can forget the occasional glass of "vino" or "spirits" and the time I have to exercise... and this all has to be easy enough to maintain for the rest of my life.

My first blog on weight loss was a short term challenge, with the motivation of loosing weight in time for my 30th high school reunion.  The motivation behind my next blog is a change that will take me through the rest of my life healthy and comfortably.

You see, I came to a conclusion.. a revelation... the light turned on!   "HALLELUJAH!"

CBK

I am not obese, just about twenty pounds (more or less) overweight.  Yes I am getting older and no longer in my thirties, let alone my twenties.  I wouldn't say I am ugly, but as I said I am getting older.  

So... do I need to be SKINNY minny?  No I don't! ... Do I need or rather want to look good and be healthy?  Yes I do!  ... Do I love food and everything about it?  YES!  Does it have to be one extreme or the other?  No. 

Ok... so, do you see what I have to work with?  I accept what I have to work with... now to get creative.

I CAN DO IT!

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,¹⁷ so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love    ~  Ephesians 3:16-17

Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others.   ~ Plato

If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.    ~  Thomas Edison

I am thankful for the new inner strength I discover each day. 

Blessings to all!!

209 days to go...

PS... I hope you like the changes you see to my blog... designed by little ol' me. (big smile!)

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Day 155 ~ Working On Me

2005 ~ My Boys and I

I remember the first time I noticed I had laugh lines (in a picture.)  "What are those? When did those happen?"  Isn't it funny how we don't appreciate something until it's gone?  Including our youth.

That was some time ago.  What I am struggling with now is that in the last five years... well let's just say that I look a little older.  Doesn't help any that I am a little older.  

Since turning forty-six I have had a big problem with aging.  Why? HELLO!! That's four years away from the BIG five O!  Well... that was two years ago... only two to go.

Do not get me wrong!  I love the year I was born... the era I lived... the history I experienced... the music I experienced... H O W E V E R . . . 

2011  ~  Calley and I

I think the main reason I am having issues with aging, is Calley/  I want to be around for her.  I want to be healthy for her.

I know that she will one day live her own life... I do not want to think about that day!   We'll cross that bridge when we get there.

Regardless... I say I want to be around for her.  However, I also want to be healthy for me.  Lead a healthy life and feel great about myself.  I currently am working on me...now I have to work on me.  Meaning, I am working on the mental part of me... now I need to work on the physical part of me.

Hmmmm...  I just may be ready for that...

It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.    ~  Dalai Lama

Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.    ~  Jim Rohn

I am thankful for each day that I am given, so that I may do better than the day before. 

Blessings to all!!

210 days to go...

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