February 2021 W.I.S.H. - Being your own Fabulous Self

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[sjrec]

Happy Monday!

What’s your “why” that’s going to keep you on track and motivated this week?

 

[sjrec]

I have felt these extra pounds in my knees-I definitely feel a difference when walking on pavement because the trail is still snow covered.

Getting catalogs with spring clothes in the mail and it’s a reminder that my warm weather clothes aren’t as forgiving as my winter knits and yoga pants!

 

[MickeyMom76]

My why is overall health. I want to stay healthy for the future. And I know it’s in my genes to put on weight quickly. So I need to get back down now and then maintain. I know my weekend wasn’t the best, mostly due to Super Bowl foods. But that is ok as long as I get back on track. I like the consistency quote! It’s okay for a day or a moment or a meal or a treat. But otherwise I need to stay consistent with healthy eating and workouts.

 

[Summer2018]

Woke up to 8 inches of snow this morning...2 hour delay...a lot of effort to get to school today when we could have had a remote learning day. Days like this we usually have lower attendance, hopefully those absent will come on remotely. Another 4 inches coming tomorrow...I really hope we will be remote from home. When I'm forced to come in on what should be a snow day, I love my Ford Escape.

 

[Summer2018]

I have felt these extra pounds in my knees-I definitely feel a difference when walking on pavement because the trail is still snow covered.

Getting catalogs with spring clothes in the mail and it’s a reminder that my warm weather clothes aren’t as forgiving as my winter knits and yoga pants!

Same! My knees would be much better without the extra weight. My overall health would truly benefit.

I got the Lands End swimsuit catalog yesterday. There are beautiful prints, but less options for plus size and even less for those with larger cup sizes requiring an underwire. The more weight I lose, the more fun options I will have. I would love to wear Lilly Pulitzer again...those bright prints are gorgeous.

 

[piglet1979]

I am catching up from the weekend. My favorite movie..... I will have to say Grease. I don't really watch it anymore but I watched that movie over and over as a kid. If I had a sleep over I had my friends watch it too. If it comes on TV and I catch it I will watch but I don't just put it one to watch a movie. Saturday everyone abandoned me and were in there rooms so I took the time to watch Sound of Music. I have always loved that movie.

For Sunday I didn't do much I woke up feeling sick to my stomach so I just stayed on the couch. We did play a game of Apples to Apples with the kids and I did make chicken wings and home made fries in the air fryer for the game. The game to me was very boring.

Saturday I did get my 60 minutes in along with grocery shopping. Yesterday I did not since I was not feeling great. I will be back at it today, though I will miss my lunch time walk and will do it after work instead. I had to take DD to the doctor this morning. It looked like her toe was infected. The good news is it not right now. It is just an ingrown toe nail. We do need soak it a few times a day in Epsom salt. We do have a prescription for an antibiotic just incase it gets worse.

 

[Oneanne]

My "why" is because I want to stop feeling crappy. I know it is so easy, just put nutritious healthy food in my mouth. And the results will come quickly as well, by the end of the week I can have it turned around.

Last week I had a flare up of my ankles swelling. I'm not 100% sure, but the only thing I can relate it to is having had nuts so no more nuts for me. I've been following that for several days and the swelling is almost gone, so it is working itself out.

And I've been sleeping better... I normally have a second quilt folded across the foot of the bed by the past few nights have pulled it up for a full second layer and I think the extra weight is acting kind of like a weighted blanket and helping me to settle in better.

 

[sjrec]

It’s okay for a day or a moment or a meal or a treat. But otherwise I need to stay consistent with healthy eating and workouts.

This!

 

[Summer2018]

My "why" is because I want to stop feeling crappy. I know it is so easy, just put nutritious healthy food in my mouth. And the results will come quickly as well, by the end of the week I can have it turned around.

Last week I had a flare up of my ankles swelling. I'm not 100% sure, but the only thing I can relate it to is having had nuts so no more nuts for me. I've been following that for several days and the swelling is almost gone, so it is working itself out.

And I've been sleeping better... I normally have a second quilt folded across the foot of the bed by the past few nights have pulled it up for a full second layer and I think the extra weight is acting kind of like a weighted blanket and helping me to settle in better.

This time of year, I sleep with 3 quilts, and I love the weight of them.

 

[glss1/2fll]

No life changing movies here, but I don't like horror or westerns or really too much action. I'm interested in character development so anything that has that.

Saturday DH and I had a lovely day doing nothing. I got my second covid dose, DS2 and stepson came over for a couple of hours, we went to Walmart, and watched a Brigerton episode.

In the middle of the night Saturday I woke up absolutely freezing! Yup. Had a lovely reaction to my vaccine. Spent the day bundled up and feeling miserable until almost bedtime. I was amazed I slept through the night last night considering yesterday I had several short naps and one three hour nap! Today I am back to my usual self.

Motivation is DS1's upcoming wedding and keeping my tummy happy. My tiny container of reese's pieces seems to be doing the trick! No more handfuls for me!

 

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[sjrec]

What is better? Discipline or Motivation?

I read an article on this topic and thought I would share the main ideas with you-

“Discipline will keep you going when your motivation, and excitement evaporate. While motivation is a good quality to possess, it’s not as important as discipline. When you have discipline the fact that you don’t feel like doing something doesn’t stop you from doing it. And it’s like a muscle-if you don’t have it, you can build it. The author recommended these things to help do that-

In the beginning keep it simple-don’t make a lot of changes all at once. Just eating one healthy meal a day or a twenty minute walk.

Create back up plans. The more options you have the better.

Build habits rather than setting goals. The ability to hit a target by a certain date is outside your control. Focus on building healthy habits, every day and the results will take care of themselves.”

 

[sjrec]

This topic comes up often on a WW group I follow-someone asks for help to get motivated to start losing weight. Someone usually answers that it comes down to you just have to do it.

Before I lost weight it aggravated me no end that I could have so much discipline in my working life and at home, but couldn’t get my weight under control. Until I finally gave it the same attention as the rest of my life I just wasn’t going to be successful. I realize I have to start building that muscle again as I work on losing weight gained over the winter.

Keep it simple-snack on fruit or vegetables.

Create a backup plan-have a couple frozen dinners in the freezer I can take out if things are crazy.

Build Healthy Habits-put my sneakers by the door to remind me to get my walk in

 

[PollyannaMom]

Another vote for discipline here. I am not a passionate person. (I come up with great ideas, but my motivation fizzles quickly.) I am, however, a creature of habit. So if I can manage to make something part of the routine, it sticks, and I'm good.

 

[MickeyMom76]

I think it’s motivation that gets you started, but disciple that keeps you on track long term.

 

[piglet1979]

watched a Brigerton episode.

DH and I watched this all in one night over Christmas break. We stayed up until 3:30 watching it. I am now reading the first book. It has kept my attention which is key because I don't care for reading.

What is better? Discipline or Motivation?

I agree Motivation gets me to start. Determination keeps me going.

 

[Oneanne]

Yes, yes, yes.... the never ending cycle I get stuck in is: get excited/motivated, jump in with both feet, then let it drop off because I have no discipline. Every.single.time. Starting small is really so important... one good meal a day. Yesterday was not a good food day for me and I'm feeling it, again, this morning. Must make that first step, that first little change... one good meal today. And a short walk, it is clear and cold again today, beautiful.

 

[Summer2018]

During the work week, I am all about discipline, routines, and good habits. I plan my meals and exercise, measure and log my food...my only weakness is after school and after dinner. I was grabbing whatever I could get my hands on after school, because I am usually ravenous. I recently started grabbing fruit or veggies instead of crackers or bread with peanut butter. After dinner, I like to have a couple cookies, but sometimes I have more than I should. On the weekend, I really loosen the discipline. I believe in a cheat day, but I go too far sometimes.

 

[Summer2018]

Today was a rough one. It snowed again, and even though we were fully prepared to go remote, we had school, not even a delay. My SUV slid all over the place as the fresh snow was over layers of ice and packed down snow. By the grace of God, I made it to school safely. 22 teachers called out, so we were extremely short-handed.

To add to the fun, my para quit, and didn't even have the decency to tell me herself. I've gone out of my way to treat my assistants with dignity and respect...more like a co-teacher than a subordinate. In my early 20's, I was a special ed paraprofessional for a couple of years and I worked for two teachers. The first one treated me well, the second treated me like dirt. The second one drove me to get my teaching degree so that I would never be treated like that again. I vowed that when I became a teacher, I would go out of my way to treat my paraprofessional like my equal. I feel like she owed me a lot more than blowing off work, ignoring my texts and phone calls for days, then up and quitting with no notice. Not cool.

Tomorrow we are remote from home so the plows can clear our parking lots. They couldn't do that today?