Four sleeps until I have a date with Paul Plakas from the TV show X-Weighted - a 2 hour presentation and a 1 hour bootcamp! I am so excited and kinda scared. He doesnt take any bullshit excuses. Just what I need. Laura is coming along with me. Should be an awesome time!
Week Four of Body Restoration. This is the best week so far! It is all about not blaming food. Feeding your soul. Whew! I made it through week 3 with a few tears. It is just so heartwrenching to see how badly I treat myself. How badly I let others treat me, because I treat myself that way. I would recommend this class to everyone!
It has been a little over 4 weeks with my new mantra "change it or change the way you think about it." It has come in very handy on occation. When I have a bad client at my desk, I change the way I think about them (or try to!). When I hear a coworker complain I tell them to "change it." When I am trying something and it isnt working out I repeat my mantra.
One of the girls at work told me her friends mantra for 2012 "Suck it up now so you dont have to suck it in later" Thought that was hilarious. That is my back up. Hopefully it will help me along on my weightloss journey.
Just a quick update. I have been working my butt off. So busy at the office. I guess that is good, but stressful. Looking forward to the weekend. Trying to figure out a weekend for scrapbooking with my peeps. It isnt in the cards lately lol Hopefully soon. I am in need of a creative release! I love the collage stuff in my classes, but sometimes you just need to fondle papers and photos.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Week 3 of Body Restoration
I cried my way through week 2.....looking at all the negative I throw at myself everyday....and then looking at the positive that I can share and actually am. Whew!
This week should be an interesting one too...have to watch the videos after the 'rents leave (tomorrow). I have the weekend off and plan on working on my assignments for 2 days.
Its been a long week and it is only Tuesday. Being an agent short sucks. 2 Saturdays in a row sucks. Working late to catch up sucks. But Change it or Change the way you think about it - Millionaire for next year maybe? hahaha
This week should be an interesting one too...have to watch the videos after the 'rents leave (tomorrow). I have the weekend off and plan on working on my assignments for 2 days.
Its been a long week and it is only Tuesday. Being an agent short sucks. 2 Saturdays in a row sucks. Working late to catch up sucks. But Change it or Change the way you think about it - Millionaire for next year maybe? hahaha
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Weekly meal plan
So every Sunday I try to cook my meals for the week. I have my favourites that I make quite often. I also like to try a few new ones. I find a lot (if not all) of the recipes from www.skinnytaste.com - Gina works out all the Weight Watchers points which is great! Out of all of the recipes I have tried I dont think there is one that hasnt worked out. There are a few other blogs/sites I get recipes from but Skinny Taste is a definate favourite.
This week
This week
Hopefully those links work :) Off to finish cooking!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Class is in session
So excited to be apart of Body Restoration through Brave Girls Club.
I prepped my book today, got a close up picture (thanks to my sister for coming over after grocery shopping with the Littles to do it for me), printed the curriculum and photo and started on my 1st layout/inside cover assignment. I am just letting all the mod podge and paint dry.
Have to work on the journalling and a few other assignments.
Our trainer kicked our asses last night. A brisk walk around the block - that was hard for me in the cold, but I kept my mouth covered so as not to get cold air. Then we did a ton of legs and abs. Not too sore today which is good. Guess I have to work harder ha ha
Stayed in my PJs all day today - except for a quick run to Staples and Michaels for a few last class supplies that I couldn't find last night. Now, I have to buy more colour ink. I might just go to the mall and get it refilled instead of new. Saves some shekels that way. Its is a lot of printing coming up for the class.
I prepped my book today, got a close up picture (thanks to my sister for coming over after grocery shopping with the Littles to do it for me), printed the curriculum and photo and started on my 1st layout/inside cover assignment. I am just letting all the mod podge and paint dry.
Have to work on the journalling and a few other assignments.
Our trainer kicked our asses last night. A brisk walk around the block - that was hard for me in the cold, but I kept my mouth covered so as not to get cold air. Then we did a ton of legs and abs. Not too sore today which is good. Guess I have to work harder ha ha
Stayed in my PJs all day today - except for a quick run to Staples and Michaels for a few last class supplies that I couldn't find last night. Now, I have to buy more colour ink. I might just go to the mall and get it refilled instead of new. Saves some shekels that way. Its is a lot of printing coming up for the class.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Changes are brewin'
So one of the international girsl in the office quit. Her last day is Friday. This means changes to all Saturdays. We had it scheduled to work every 2nd Saturday which was awesome. Now, we have to work 2 in a row. Oh I am going to try really hard to CHANGE THE WAY I THINK ABOUT THIS! I would rather work alone as we are appointment based than 2 Saturdays in a row. Hopefully we all wont be too cranky over this....not looking forward to it...I dont like 2 weekends in a row.
I have a new class starting today. I cant wait for it to begin! It is Body Restoration through Brave Girls Club. I took their Soul Restoration last summer and it was awesome! I am really looking forward to learning more through this journey. They release new videos every Tuesday at noon, as well as the assignments and stuff. I will be looking forward to Tuesdays over the next 6 weeks.
04FEB is still a seminar with Paul Plakas up in Calgary. I am taking Laura with me. I am really looking forward to this as well. It is 2 hour presentation with a 1 hour bootcamp after. Good times! He scares me lol but I need that kick in the butt and pure honesty.
Oh changes are already in the works! This will definately be a year of changes.
I have a new class starting today. I cant wait for it to begin! It is Body Restoration through Brave Girls Club. I took their Soul Restoration last summer and it was awesome! I am really looking forward to learning more through this journey. They release new videos every Tuesday at noon, as well as the assignments and stuff. I will be looking forward to Tuesdays over the next 6 weeks.
04FEB is still a seminar with Paul Plakas up in Calgary. I am taking Laura with me. I am really looking forward to this as well. It is 2 hour presentation with a 1 hour bootcamp after. Good times! He scares me lol but I need that kick in the butt and pure honesty.
Oh changes are already in the works! This will definately be a year of changes.
Friday, January 06, 2012
Merry Christmas again...
Tonight is Christmas Eve...making a small version of my favourite dishes. Oh a carb lovers delight.
Survived the 1st week of work of the year. It was so busy. Back to back appointments every day. Whew. Going to sleep the weekend away.
Still not 100% better. Hopefully after a relaxing weekend I will be.
Be good. Have fun. Be safe!
Survived the 1st week of work of the year. It was so busy. Back to back appointments every day. Whew. Going to sleep the weekend away.
Still not 100% better. Hopefully after a relaxing weekend I will be.
Be good. Have fun. Be safe!
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
My new mantra
CHANGE it or CHANGE the way you THINK about it.
So glad to have made it through 2 days. It has been so busy at work - back to back appointments, which is good, but it doesnt give time to catch up on stuff between. ACK!
Got a 15 min lunch today between clients. Was supposed to leave early to make up for it but another client came in last minute. Instead, I get to sleep in 45 min tomorrow :) That will be nice!
So glad to have made it through 2 days. It has been so busy at work - back to back appointments, which is good, but it doesnt give time to catch up on stuff between. ACK!
Got a 15 min lunch today between clients. Was supposed to leave early to make up for it but another client came in last minute. Instead, I get to sleep in 45 min tomorrow :) That will be nice!
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Change is on the horizon...
Not me personally, but it will effect me.
We shall see how my first challenge of change goes.
On a side note - not meeting with my personal trainer tomorrow. I am going to take 1 week off to get 100% healthy. I feel about 75% right now. I have less coughing but lost my voice at work today. I was ready for a nap by 1030am lol
Hope 2012 is being nice to you!
We shall see how my first challenge of change goes.
On a side note - not meeting with my personal trainer tomorrow. I am going to take 1 week off to get 100% healthy. I feel about 75% right now. I have less coughing but lost my voice at work today. I was ready for a nap by 1030am lol
Hope 2012 is being nice to you!
Monday, January 02, 2012
One Little Word - CHANGE
For the past 5 years, Ali Edwards (http://www.aliedwards.com/) has shared her One Little Word. She has a great explaination on her blog about it.
http://aliedwards.com/2007/01/one-little-word-3.html
I havent in the past chosen a word, but this year, I feel like CHANGE is upon me. I hate CHANGE, but this is going to be a year of CHANGE. I want to CHANGE things up. I need to CHANGE things up.
From Dictionary.com
change 1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
2. to transform or convert (usually followed by into ): The witch changed the prince into a toad.
3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office.
4. to give and take reciprocally; interchange: to change places with someone.
5. to transfer from one to another: You'll have to change planes in Chicago.
EXPANDED
6. to give or get smaller money in exchange for: to change a five-dollar bill.
7. to give or get foreign money in exchange for: to change dollars into francs.
8. to remove and replace the covering or coverings of: to change a bed; to change a baby.
verb (used without object)
9. to become different: Overnight the nation's mood changed.
10. to become altered or modified: Colors change if they are exposed to the sun.
11. to become transformed or converted (usually followed by into ): The toad changed into a prince again.
12. to pass gradually into (usually followed by to or into ): Summer changed to autumn.
13. to make a change or an exchange: If you want to sit next to the window, I'll change with you.
Wish me luck through a year of CHANGE!
http://aliedwards.com/2007/01/one-little-word-3.html
I havent in the past chosen a word, but this year, I feel like CHANGE is upon me. I hate CHANGE, but this is going to be a year of CHANGE. I want to CHANGE things up. I need to CHANGE things up.
From Dictionary.com
change 1. to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
2. to transform or convert (usually followed by into ): The witch changed the prince into a toad.
3. to substitute another or others for; exchange for something else, usually of the same kind: She changed her shoes when she got home from the office.
4. to give and take reciprocally; interchange: to change places with someone.
5. to transfer from one to another: You'll have to change planes in Chicago.
EXPANDED
6. to give or get smaller money in exchange for: to change a five-dollar bill.
7. to give or get foreign money in exchange for: to change dollars into francs.
8. to remove and replace the covering or coverings of: to change a bed; to change a baby.
verb (used without object)
9. to become different: Overnight the nation's mood changed.
10. to become altered or modified: Colors change if they are exposed to the sun.
11. to become transformed or converted (usually followed by into ): The toad changed into a prince again.
12. to pass gradually into (usually followed by to or into ): Summer changed to autumn.
13. to make a change or an exchange: If you want to sit next to the window, I'll change with you.
Wish me luck through a year of CHANGE!
Sunday, January 01, 2012
2012 - Happy New Year!
Well 2011 was the year of the forgotten blog.
I had a year with ups and downs. I had a year of experiences. I took an amazing class from http://www.bravegirlsclub.com/ and learned more about myself. I am continuing to learn every day. I am also taking a new class that starts next week with them...looking forward to it and what I will/can learn.
I travelled to the Mayan Riviera twice last year...both times with my friend Laura. Both times just as amazing. We did different things each time. I also had the opportunity to travel to Australia. It was a quick trip as it was for work and they wanted us to see a lot in a short time. Expreience of a lifetime! Watch for layouts.
We also welcomed a new little one into the family. My sister had a little boy at the end of 2010. He is amazing. He is a character. He is a tank (already in 2T clothes). We love him to bits. He and Kbear get along so well. It is so so so awesome to have them in town and close by to share their experiences and growing up.
Kbear is in preschool - loves it! She is playing soccer - loves it! She is starting swimming lessons in a few weeks and according to her, she already loves it! LOL We still try to do our Costco dates once in awhile. Our last was a couple of weeks before Christmas. She found a little kids size drum set there...sat and "played the drums" for awhile. Did not want to leave...let me tell you, if my sister wouldnt kill me, I would have bought them for her!
Christmas was good. I slept through most of it. I have had a cold for the past month. I can not get rid of it. I went to the Dr just before heading home and got some meds. Ended up in ER on the morning of the 24th as I couldnt breath and it felt like my throat was closing. They didnt worry, told me it wasnt an allergy to the meds and just to continue with sleep. Christmas morning while everyone was opening gifts, I fell asleep in the chair lol I did eventually get my gifts open though, just a lot later in the day after napping it away. When I returned home, I worked one day and then had another Dr appt. She gave me more meds and put me off work until the 3rd. I havent left my house or gotten out of my PJs in 4 days. It is blissful and relaxing. I have napped a lot. I have watched a lot of movies. I have made a lot of lists of things I need to do. I am feeling a bit better. Hopefully it continues that way.
Embellished Memories closed in December. It was a sad day. I am hoping to be able to continue helping her with kits for her new project on the go. I am not sure what I will do now. I guess I will have to suck up shipping fees and order online, or when I get to Calgary/where they have a LSS to shop in. I am a touchy feely shopper so I think it will be the later option.
So as you know, I am not a resolution person. This year, my friends Laura, Kari and I are doing 20 Wishes instead. It is totally based off the book Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber. Laura and I read it on our trip in October and we decided that we were going to do a mini book with our own 20 wishes. Feel free to join us! The book is a good, light, easy read. It had us laughing and crying but most of all it gave us this amazing idea that we can share.
So a few more things I want to do in 2012:
I had a year with ups and downs. I had a year of experiences. I took an amazing class from http://www.bravegirlsclub.com/ and learned more about myself. I am continuing to learn every day. I am also taking a new class that starts next week with them...looking forward to it and what I will/can learn.
I travelled to the Mayan Riviera twice last year...both times with my friend Laura. Both times just as amazing. We did different things each time. I also had the opportunity to travel to Australia. It was a quick trip as it was for work and they wanted us to see a lot in a short time. Expreience of a lifetime! Watch for layouts.
We also welcomed a new little one into the family. My sister had a little boy at the end of 2010. He is amazing. He is a character. He is a tank (already in 2T clothes). We love him to bits. He and Kbear get along so well. It is so so so awesome to have them in town and close by to share their experiences and growing up.
Kbear is in preschool - loves it! She is playing soccer - loves it! She is starting swimming lessons in a few weeks and according to her, she already loves it! LOL We still try to do our Costco dates once in awhile. Our last was a couple of weeks before Christmas. She found a little kids size drum set there...sat and "played the drums" for awhile. Did not want to leave...let me tell you, if my sister wouldnt kill me, I would have bought them for her!
Christmas was good. I slept through most of it. I have had a cold for the past month. I can not get rid of it. I went to the Dr just before heading home and got some meds. Ended up in ER on the morning of the 24th as I couldnt breath and it felt like my throat was closing. They didnt worry, told me it wasnt an allergy to the meds and just to continue with sleep. Christmas morning while everyone was opening gifts, I fell asleep in the chair lol I did eventually get my gifts open though, just a lot later in the day after napping it away. When I returned home, I worked one day and then had another Dr appt. She gave me more meds and put me off work until the 3rd. I havent left my house or gotten out of my PJs in 4 days. It is blissful and relaxing. I have napped a lot. I have watched a lot of movies. I have made a lot of lists of things I need to do. I am feeling a bit better. Hopefully it continues that way.
Embellished Memories closed in December. It was a sad day. I am hoping to be able to continue helping her with kits for her new project on the go. I am not sure what I will do now. I guess I will have to suck up shipping fees and order online, or when I get to Calgary/where they have a LSS to shop in. I am a touchy feely shopper so I think it will be the later option.
So as you know, I am not a resolution person. This year, my friends Laura, Kari and I are doing 20 Wishes instead. It is totally based off the book Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber. Laura and I read it on our trip in October and we decided that we were going to do a mini book with our own 20 wishes. Feel free to join us! The book is a good, light, easy read. It had us laughing and crying but most of all it gave us this amazing idea that we can share.
So a few more things I want to do in 2012:
- continue with my personal trainer. I am going to work on my budget to see if I can meet with her more than 1x per week. I am also going to throw lose weight in here bc they go together.
- take more classes to better and learn more about myself.
- learn and practice more with my photography. I dont want to be a pro in the least but I do want to get consistantly better.
- paint more. In my Brave Girls class, we got a canvas and painted. It was freeing. It was fun. It was out of my comfort zone. I loved it!
- travel - I really want to go to Beaches Turks and Caicos for my birthday. I have a free week at Sandals or Beaches. Since I am single again, Beaches it is! Turks is somewhere that I havent been to (other than a quick day stop on a cruise on Grand Turk at their private cruise terminal and beach area). If it is in the budget, I want to do another cruise too.
- budget and stick with it.
- scrapbook more. It seems to have gone to the wayside this past year. I put other things and people first. I didnt take a lot of time for me to create and craft. I missed it. I have a few layouts preplanned in my studio and I hope to get to work on them over the next little while.
- post more layouts. As I complete the layouts, I want to post them here for you to see.
So, hopefully I will be able to keep up with posting. I have a scrapbook message board friend, Roslyn, who made a challenge for herself to post every day in December. She totally inspired me to start posting again. I might even change up the old blog look - in the with new. Her blog is also where I learned about Brave Girls Club - I owe her a lot!
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