I am in awe of the fact that my kids are back in school. This summer definitely feels like it went by too fast but honestly it was stressful and we all seemed to indulge in alot of bad habits. I am proud of the fact that I've made conscious decisions and acts to put myself and my family on the right track this year. Its great to have this mind set and I feel such good energy.
I started with decluttering most of the house. There's still work to be done but by far it was a great start. I really believe that when things are in order in your home you FEEL better. Ive been trying to keep everyone organized and have made it very clear that this is a new beginning and we will not fall back into old habits. I know there will be some mishaps along the way but we're making a real effort!
The kids are aware that they need to approach school with more focus and they are going to be better prepared. They will have their work and projects done with enough time and not rushing at the last minute!
We've all been sleeping earlier but we wake up feeling refreshed and better equipped to handle our long busy days. Even 1/2 an hour earlier to bed and earlier to rise helps immensely! ! Theres no dragging around the house, nasty attitudes and rushing to make it somewhere on time. It puts me in a better mood and im able to handle the stress of little things in life much easier.
Even financially it seems that our family will finally be on the right path. Of course there are areas in my life that I still need to get a handle on (my weight for example) but I know its one step at a time. At least im going into it with a positive attitude and motivated to get things done.
So many aspirations....so many goals.....so many ideas....
I one of many first steps today and signed up for a Walmart beauty box. It will deliver a box of samples of different products that I will be able to try and review. I am ABSOLUTELY a novice when it comes to makeup and such so it will be quite interesting for me to give these products a shot. A detailed review will follow.
Also my battle with my weight continues. I am currently at 175 lbs and plan to start eating healthier (again) and exercising (again) and also trying to incorporate other tactics as well....(details to follow)
Many people see January 1st as their new year but tomorrow is MY New Year. I am looking forward to the many experiences and results to come!!
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Friday, July 25, 2014
Tomorrow and my choice.
Tomorrow is a new day and a fresh start! I've been so distracted by so many things lately and I will admit I have lost my focus. I have so many goals and ambitions but I always have a difficult time sticking to my plans. I feel like I have so much potential to achieve great things or at the very least provide great things for my family. I just need to power through the obstacles and surge forward. I see so many other women making their dreams come true and I look at myself and feel a bit of disappointment. I understand that it takes a tremendous amount of hard work and perseverance but I'm ready! !
I see a pattern in my life where I start off with such an amazing amount of energy and determination but half way through the process I get thrown off my path by an enumerous amount of things. I have to stay on schedule and not give in to unforseen deterents.
Its been a struggle but finally I feel like everything may be lining up in order. My husband and I have worked on communication lately. After 18 years together and everything we've been through, this is a major step forward for us. Without going into details....18 yrs together since I was 15, 13 years married means we have been through alot and at the end of the day we still choose to be with each other and work through anything that comes our way.
Tomorrow means that I can still take control of my destiny and become someone I can be proud of. Someone who can contribute and provide a better life for our children. I can look in the mirror and be happy with what I have achieved!
I know I have alot of issues to deal with. My weight and health. My job. My family. My friends. My home and family. Things like having a goal and picking the course to achieve it. What weightloss program to use, How to attack my debt issues. How to work on being a better wife and mother. How to demand respect for myself. How to see myself in a better light. How to advance at work. How to be a better sister and daughter. How to be a better friend. How to be a better person.
Saying all of those things and realizing that they dont even BEGIN to encompass all to the tasks I have ahead of me....how to fathom sending our children to college..just one issue that comes to mind....ALL of those things and at this point all I can do to calm myself down and not go spiraling off into a deep depression is this......i keep telling myself a few things....one thing at a time...things will work out the way theyre supposed to....things could always be worse....someone out there would look at my life and be GRATEFULL!!!!
All of those things are true. I know I have to take one step at a time. I know my husband is there to support me and go through these things with me every step of the way. Theres still time for me to make a change in my life for the better...as long as im breathing...theres still time.....there are so many people who wish they were in my spot...able to make a choice...I should not linger in depression... how dare I look at my life and not see room for growth...If I dont make improvements then there is no one to blame but MYSELF!!!!!
Consider this my realization and declaration to myself out loud....I Will Be BETTER....I WILL ACHIEVE!!! I WILL GO FORWARD!! I will wake up tomorrow thankful for the breath of life the Lord has given me. I will take the gift of life given to me and make the most of it.
Tomorrow holds so many opportunities. ..I just need to be brave enough to seize them....wish me luck!
I see a pattern in my life where I start off with such an amazing amount of energy and determination but half way through the process I get thrown off my path by an enumerous amount of things. I have to stay on schedule and not give in to unforseen deterents.
Its been a struggle but finally I feel like everything may be lining up in order. My husband and I have worked on communication lately. After 18 years together and everything we've been through, this is a major step forward for us. Without going into details....18 yrs together since I was 15, 13 years married means we have been through alot and at the end of the day we still choose to be with each other and work through anything that comes our way.
Tomorrow means that I can still take control of my destiny and become someone I can be proud of. Someone who can contribute and provide a better life for our children. I can look in the mirror and be happy with what I have achieved!
I know I have alot of issues to deal with. My weight and health. My job. My family. My friends. My home and family. Things like having a goal and picking the course to achieve it. What weightloss program to use, How to attack my debt issues. How to work on being a better wife and mother. How to demand respect for myself. How to see myself in a better light. How to advance at work. How to be a better sister and daughter. How to be a better friend. How to be a better person.
Saying all of those things and realizing that they dont even BEGIN to encompass all to the tasks I have ahead of me....how to fathom sending our children to college..just one issue that comes to mind....ALL of those things and at this point all I can do to calm myself down and not go spiraling off into a deep depression is this......i keep telling myself a few things....one thing at a time...things will work out the way theyre supposed to....things could always be worse....someone out there would look at my life and be GRATEFULL!!!!
All of those things are true. I know I have to take one step at a time. I know my husband is there to support me and go through these things with me every step of the way. Theres still time for me to make a change in my life for the better...as long as im breathing...theres still time.....there are so many people who wish they were in my spot...able to make a choice...I should not linger in depression... how dare I look at my life and not see room for growth...If I dont make improvements then there is no one to blame but MYSELF!!!!!
Consider this my realization and declaration to myself out loud....I Will Be BETTER....I WILL ACHIEVE!!! I WILL GO FORWARD!! I will wake up tomorrow thankful for the breath of life the Lord has given me. I will take the gift of life given to me and make the most of it.
Tomorrow holds so many opportunities. ..I just need to be brave enough to seize them....wish me luck!
Sunday, April 27, 2014
I'm BACK!!! LOL Took a break from blogging. I know that its just for me but it still required focus that I didn't have. When I started my weightloss journey I was at my highest weight of 181.6 lbs. Today I can gladly say I weigh in at 168.6 lbs. I started (re-started) my journey on Jan 10. 2014 I have been dedicated to eating healthy and exercising as much as possible. I started with the 30 day ab/ squat/ and arm challenges but now im on level 3 of the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. I LOVE it! ! I'm down so many inches!! I have decided to keep away from the scale and focus on progress pics. I still have my days when I give in to temptation and even weeks when I slack off and don't work out the wa I should but I'm still going. I'm restarting my weight loss journey tomorrow and plan on hitting the workouts ard. I hope to upload progress pictures by the end of June. I'm a mom and a wife with a full time job and many other obstacles that life throws my way but I think its still possible at any age to reinvent yourself and continue improving oneself. Lets see if I can. ...
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