The most popular New Year's resolution for people is to lose weight. There are all kinds of diets out there today. I can't watch a tv program without seeing a commercial (thank you DVR for allowing me to fast foward through commercials) for some diet program.
After my bout with gestational diabetes and the following diagnosis of being prediabetic after my son was born, I have taken steps to lose weight. I make it a must to do my walking at least 3 times a week, which is a feat in itself with an infant. I am beginning to write down what I eat again, like I did when I was pregnant and mentally count my carbs. I don't believe that cutting out all carbs from my diet is a healthy thing to do, but eating the right carbs and making sure they are not the sum whole of what I eat everyday is important.
When my son was born I was in the low 180s for weight, now I am in the high 140s, but the average weight of someone my height is in the 130s and that is on the high end. I have some major work to do to get down to my healthy weight. Personally, I'm feeling pretty good about where I am, but if I want to have another kid at some point in the future and hold off getting Type 2 Diabetes until I'm old and gray, I need to lose the weight and keep it off.
So I have been tempted to try some of the diets I see on tv commercials, some I've read about in magazine articles and some we have cook books for already. But the truth is, with writing down what I eat and being accountable and getting as much exercise as I can get in while taking care of an infant 24/7, I am doing something that will change the way I live and create healthy habits for the future.
But every once in a while a woman's just got to have some chocolate and maybe a piece of pepperoni pizza. :)
Friday, January 25, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Decluttering my life of stressful and negative stuff...
I'm not the kind of person who makes New Year's resolutions and I'm not breaking with that this year. Looking over 2012, I realize that I had a lot of unnecessary and stressful things in my life that I just need to let go of this year.
First, I need to accept the fact that I live in very boring small town where nothing ever happens. I don't have to like it, but I need to stop being so mad about it. There is nothing I can do about it right now, so letting go of my anger and resentment about the situation is a goal of mine this year.
Second, stop trying to run a business that is not successful. I have decided to give up selling Mary Kay. It is just not worth it right now and adds a lot of unneeded stress in my life.
Third, get excited about all the wonderful things that are going on in my life and stop focusing on the negative (like living in a boring small town where nothing ever happens) and get my head on straight. I have an adorable son, the most amazing husband, the best family and friends in the world. I have a nice roof over my head, food to eat and clothes and shoes to wear. I have so much to be thankful for and I need to remind myself of this everyday. P.S. Skype is the greatest invention ever!!!!
And lastly, allow myself to do things for me. I am a wife and mother now, but I need to allow myself to do things that are beneficial not only for myself but my family as well and not feel guilty about it. This is easier said than done.
Starting today, I am going to make a great effort to be more positive and get rid of the stressful and negative stuff in my life.
First, I need to accept the fact that I live in very boring small town where nothing ever happens. I don't have to like it, but I need to stop being so mad about it. There is nothing I can do about it right now, so letting go of my anger and resentment about the situation is a goal of mine this year.
Second, stop trying to run a business that is not successful. I have decided to give up selling Mary Kay. It is just not worth it right now and adds a lot of unneeded stress in my life.
Third, get excited about all the wonderful things that are going on in my life and stop focusing on the negative (like living in a boring small town where nothing ever happens) and get my head on straight. I have an adorable son, the most amazing husband, the best family and friends in the world. I have a nice roof over my head, food to eat and clothes and shoes to wear. I have so much to be thankful for and I need to remind myself of this everyday. P.S. Skype is the greatest invention ever!!!!
And lastly, allow myself to do things for me. I am a wife and mother now, but I need to allow myself to do things that are beneficial not only for myself but my family as well and not feel guilty about it. This is easier said than done.
Starting today, I am going to make a great effort to be more positive and get rid of the stressful and negative stuff in my life.
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