Firstly I want to say a big thank you to my friend Anne Weeks of Mother Matters. I did not want to get out of bed this morning to run, really didn't want to get up. But she texted me at 6:30 am (the time I generally get up) to arrange a coffee date for Sunday. I then realized there was no point in trying to get back to sleep. My original plan was not to run until after I got Elizabeth on the bus but with how I was feeling today I knew if I stalled I would likely find another excuse. I still didn't feel like running and as I headed out the door I thought, I just walk it instead. As soon as my first prompt to run came on I ran, and it was over before I knew it so I just kept running whenever prompted. IT WAS AMAZING. I could never understand people who could run without music and yet today I found the meditative state in running. I didn't have to think about my breath, there was no self talk (negative or positive) because the run was never challenging, it was comfortable and brilliant and renewing and relaxing and recharging, and freaking awesome. As I was on my cooldown walk the song "Friday I'm in love" came on. It brought I huge smile to my face. It made me think I am in love with myself, in love with running, in love with endorphins, in love with life. I am so thrilled and feel so accomplished.
I am only supposed to run three times this week but I am nervous how Monday will feel after three days off. I think I will bike to my friends house on Sunday or do a nice walk with Marc.
Yesterday was good I fought my craving for mini eggs and dessert as the rest of the family indulged, though I did save it up for a glass of wine. I did not drink my second jug of water but other than that it was a great day. I got a plant and beautiful card from my clients, and an ego stroke from them and a fellow doula. It felt great and made me feel wonderfully successful and full of further potential.
Today I am heading out to teach Aquafit at 10 am, have a meeting with Laura from Kinstruct Health to discuss in further detail my spot at the clinic, grocery shopping, some me time, dinner and then to my Mom's to bring some moving boxes.
So I am off to spread the love. Happy Friday everyone.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Thursday, April 3, 2014
What a day
I am continually astounded how good stuff can come from frustration, you just need to look for it.
Firstly my massage was AWESOME. It was weird she was doing fascia stripping on my gluts and it felt like I had the TENS machine on boost while she was working on my right cheek. It was fascinating and weird that it didn't happen on the left.
After she left I got an email from a friend about a teleconference that was going to be starting in 30 minutes. I quickly made my lunch and joined in. It was PHENOMENAL. So I got nothing done on my online prenatal class but that was totally worth it (surprise present #1).
I did get a chapter of work done on my run/walk course so that was great. Another step forward.
Marc and I were supposed to bottle wine last night. Marc has always been in charge of preparing the bottles. On Tuesday night I asked if he wanted to get the bottles ready and bring them upstairs and he said "We can do that tomorrow." As I was preparing dinner he let me know he was running late and he would meet me at Exquisite Taste in Wine. So I quickly ate and went to get our bottles. And to my surprise most still had the labels on them, grrrrr. It was 5:15 pm our appointment was at 6 pm at Brant and Upper Middle. I called Joanne, the owner of Exquisite Taste in Wine, to cancel because I was so frustrated and didn't think I could get it done and get there on time. She gave me a tip on how to remove the labels, asked what I wanted to do and said she could help. She also let me know my friend was coming in as well to bottle and I had Girl Guide cookies for her so I decided to keep the appointment. I called Juliet and Elizabeth down to help me. They were awesome and super sweet. I arrived at Exquisite Taste in Wine at 5:59 pm. During the drive Marc called to say the whole Louisana office was down and he would not be able to help me bottle, grrrr, I have never bottled on my own before. Joanne was super helpful and I got the bottling done very fast, Tree arrived and helped me even more. Friends are awesome. I told Tree I had Girl Guide cookies for her. In actually took 4 boxes in the car. The other ladies who were there wanted cookies as well. Joanne even said if Elizabeth wants to leave some there with her she could sell them at the desk and if Elizabeth wants Joanne would give her permission to sell in front of her store on Saturday, which is next to No Frills and across from Tim Horton's. When Elizabeth was out selling in the neighborhood she noticed a group of Brownies, that would make selling harder (surprise present #2).
Today I was supposed to get together with a friend for coffee but she has cancelled. I just wonder what little surprise will come up as a result of my free time. Today is an office day. I have not picked from my self-care jar, but I am sure it will be excellent. I am meeting with clients tonight for our final visit, I love holding babies.
I hope each of you has a day filled with wonderful surprises.
Firstly my massage was AWESOME. It was weird she was doing fascia stripping on my gluts and it felt like I had the TENS machine on boost while she was working on my right cheek. It was fascinating and weird that it didn't happen on the left.
After she left I got an email from a friend about a teleconference that was going to be starting in 30 minutes. I quickly made my lunch and joined in. It was PHENOMENAL. So I got nothing done on my online prenatal class but that was totally worth it (surprise present #1).
I did get a chapter of work done on my run/walk course so that was great. Another step forward.
Marc and I were supposed to bottle wine last night. Marc has always been in charge of preparing the bottles. On Tuesday night I asked if he wanted to get the bottles ready and bring them upstairs and he said "We can do that tomorrow." As I was preparing dinner he let me know he was running late and he would meet me at Exquisite Taste in Wine. So I quickly ate and went to get our bottles. And to my surprise most still had the labels on them, grrrrr. It was 5:15 pm our appointment was at 6 pm at Brant and Upper Middle. I called Joanne, the owner of Exquisite Taste in Wine, to cancel because I was so frustrated and didn't think I could get it done and get there on time. She gave me a tip on how to remove the labels, asked what I wanted to do and said she could help. She also let me know my friend was coming in as well to bottle and I had Girl Guide cookies for her so I decided to keep the appointment. I called Juliet and Elizabeth down to help me. They were awesome and super sweet. I arrived at Exquisite Taste in Wine at 5:59 pm. During the drive Marc called to say the whole Louisana office was down and he would not be able to help me bottle, grrrr, I have never bottled on my own before. Joanne was super helpful and I got the bottling done very fast, Tree arrived and helped me even more. Friends are awesome. I told Tree I had Girl Guide cookies for her. In actually took 4 boxes in the car. The other ladies who were there wanted cookies as well. Joanne even said if Elizabeth wants to leave some there with her she could sell them at the desk and if Elizabeth wants Joanne would give her permission to sell in front of her store on Saturday, which is next to No Frills and across from Tim Horton's. When Elizabeth was out selling in the neighborhood she noticed a group of Brownies, that would make selling harder (surprise present #2).
Today I was supposed to get together with a friend for coffee but she has cancelled. I just wonder what little surprise will come up as a result of my free time. Today is an office day. I have not picked from my self-care jar, but I am sure it will be excellent. I am meeting with clients tonight for our final visit, I love holding babies.
I hope each of you has a day filled with wonderful surprises.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Run day two
Yesterday was a good day. I got caught up on a ton of work for CRS (140 emails, entering 119 resumes and doing a performance review), and put together the birth story. I did not get my afternoon walk in nor did I drink my second jug of water but otherwise it was very good. I slept very well.
Today was the second day of running. Marc came out with me which was nice. Instead of doing six sprints of running and walking it was eight. After the fourth there was some self talk going on, "Mind over matter", "You are powerful" "I can do anything for one minute" and each one was very manageable, the fifth required some encouragement, the sixth was great, the seventh a bit of self talk at the end and the eighth I really started to wonder (probably by 45 seconds) how long a minute could be. Marc started walking but I powered through with lots of perserverence self talk. It was awesome. My legs felt like they were half mine and half jello at the end.
I will have some breakfast, take Elizabeth to school, teach Aquafit, quickly shave my legs, get a massage at 11 am, work on my prenatal course and run/walk course and tonight Marc and I go bottle our wine. I am looking forward to it.
Today was the second day of running. Marc came out with me which was nice. Instead of doing six sprints of running and walking it was eight. After the fourth there was some self talk going on, "Mind over matter", "You are powerful" "I can do anything for one minute" and each one was very manageable, the fifth required some encouragement, the sixth was great, the seventh a bit of self talk at the end and the eighth I really started to wonder (probably by 45 seconds) how long a minute could be. Marc started walking but I powered through with lots of perserverence self talk. It was awesome. My legs felt like they were half mine and half jello at the end.
I will have some breakfast, take Elizabeth to school, teach Aquafit, quickly shave my legs, get a massage at 11 am, work on my prenatal course and run/walk course and tonight Marc and I go bottle our wine. I am looking forward to it.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Measurements
Yesterday was a great day. Not only did I get my run in, I got a bike ride to Central library and back (of course) and started and finished a birth story. It was an extremely efficient and accomplished day. Now part of that may have been I was up at 6:30 am and didn't go to bed until 12:00 am. I don;t know if it was the active that made me more alert or the B vitamins I took in the morning.
This morning I took my measurements. I really don't want to look back and see what they had been because I may resent the fact I let things go this far. However I was very pleased with the weight. I was expecting to be between 190 - 200 lbs and I was a mere 182 lbs. Not that I want to stay there but that is better than anticipated.
Neck 14"
Shoulders 43.5"
Arms 14"
Chest 42"
Waist 44.5" (yikes)
Hips 47"
Thighs 27"
Calves 15.5"
Today is a computer day. I plan to get out for a walk around lunch time. I wonder how sitting all day with impact the energy. I am also teaching a prenatal class tonight. It will feel nice tomorrow to run again and teach Aquafit. I am meeting with a RMT who does travelling services and specializes in pregnancy massage. She is going to give me a sampling of her work. I think that will be very enjoyable, the perks of networking.
This morning I took my measurements. I really don't want to look back and see what they had been because I may resent the fact I let things go this far. However I was very pleased with the weight. I was expecting to be between 190 - 200 lbs and I was a mere 182 lbs. Not that I want to stay there but that is better than anticipated.
Neck 14"
Shoulders 43.5"
Arms 14"
Chest 42"
Waist 44.5" (yikes)
Hips 47"
Thighs 27"
Calves 15.5"
Today is a computer day. I plan to get out for a walk around lunch time. I wonder how sitting all day with impact the energy. I am also teaching a prenatal class tonight. It will feel nice tomorrow to run again and teach Aquafit. I am meeting with a RMT who does travelling services and specializes in pregnancy massage. She is going to give me a sampling of her work. I think that will be very enjoyable, the perks of networking.
Monday, March 31, 2014
I'm baaack
Now is the time. I have a lot of exciting things on the horizon and for that I want to be the best me possible.
I am joining Kinstruct Health in Waterdown as their reflexologist and birth professional in June. I will still continue both in Burlington as Birth Beginnings but now have a Waterdown location as well. It is very exciting to be part of a team.
I have started a online course to get my CEC's for my fitness certification. It is on walk/running program development. I have been really drawn to running lately so I thought it was quite timely.
I am working on developing an online version of my prenatal class. That way parents anywhere can take it, at their leisure. It is soooo time consuming but once it is finished, other than the occasional update to the material, it will be residual income that flows without taking time away from my family or me.
Since I last posted I have also started working for the same company as Marc, though many of you know that already. It is a sedentary job which was challenging for me and has had a big impact on my physical wellbeing. Financially however it has been very beneficial, the hours are extremely flexible. Overall it has been a great venture, my challenge as always is to find the balance between my hats, my physical wellbeing and my family.
Reflexology has been very busy the passed two months. It has been lovely. I have a new service called "Ultimate renewal" which includes facial massage and hot stones. I love the session, it is so relaxing for both me and the client and holding the hot stones after doing an hour of reflexology is wonderful for my hands. I switched to a new online scheduler which is very nice looking. I have also got the Square reader so I can now process credit card payments.
I have created a schedule in which I will run M/W/F in the mornings. On those days I will also study and work on my online prenatal program in 90 minute clusters (as that is all I can muster before my brain starts wandering). Tuesday and Thursday will be solid with CRS work. Of course births and reflexology appointments will trump all of those, it may change the time I run but I still plan to run.
I really love running. It is physically and mentally challenging and so rewarding. I just got a learn to run app and went out for the first time this morning and I freaking loved it. The last two running sprints were mentally tough but at the end I triumphed. In three weeks I will add strength training into the program, in six weeks yoga and come June swimming.
I have also created jars for self-care and family, and will create one for Marc and I as well. In my self care jar I have 5-30 minute activities I can do that I really enjoy. Some are indulgent, some are physical, some are creative and right brained and others are left brained and distracting (like puzzles). I pick each day and it is funny how they are exactly what I need and when I think "How am I going to fit that in?" the opportunity opens up somehow. So cool. It really forces me to be "self-full" that otherwise I tend to skip.
The family jar we started last night. Each of us has put things in there we like doing as a family. Last night Elizabeth picked out Pictionary. Marc and Juliet did not want to do it but we played for an hour or maybe even longer. All the sudden we realized it was Elizabeth's bedtime. It was a blast and so great to be playful and do things together.
Today I have three reflexology appointments booked and will do some studying in between and work on the prenatal class tonight as Marc has an online course he is doing and behind on.
Things are looking exciting and positive. Each morning I wake up looking forward to what is next.
I am joining Kinstruct Health in Waterdown as their reflexologist and birth professional in June. I will still continue both in Burlington as Birth Beginnings but now have a Waterdown location as well. It is very exciting to be part of a team.
I have started a online course to get my CEC's for my fitness certification. It is on walk/running program development. I have been really drawn to running lately so I thought it was quite timely.
I am working on developing an online version of my prenatal class. That way parents anywhere can take it, at their leisure. It is soooo time consuming but once it is finished, other than the occasional update to the material, it will be residual income that flows without taking time away from my family or me.
Since I last posted I have also started working for the same company as Marc, though many of you know that already. It is a sedentary job which was challenging for me and has had a big impact on my physical wellbeing. Financially however it has been very beneficial, the hours are extremely flexible. Overall it has been a great venture, my challenge as always is to find the balance between my hats, my physical wellbeing and my family.
Reflexology has been very busy the passed two months. It has been lovely. I have a new service called "Ultimate renewal" which includes facial massage and hot stones. I love the session, it is so relaxing for both me and the client and holding the hot stones after doing an hour of reflexology is wonderful for my hands. I switched to a new online scheduler which is very nice looking. I have also got the Square reader so I can now process credit card payments.
I have created a schedule in which I will run M/W/F in the mornings. On those days I will also study and work on my online prenatal program in 90 minute clusters (as that is all I can muster before my brain starts wandering). Tuesday and Thursday will be solid with CRS work. Of course births and reflexology appointments will trump all of those, it may change the time I run but I still plan to run.
I really love running. It is physically and mentally challenging and so rewarding. I just got a learn to run app and went out for the first time this morning and I freaking loved it. The last two running sprints were mentally tough but at the end I triumphed. In three weeks I will add strength training into the program, in six weeks yoga and come June swimming.
I have also created jars for self-care and family, and will create one for Marc and I as well. In my self care jar I have 5-30 minute activities I can do that I really enjoy. Some are indulgent, some are physical, some are creative and right brained and others are left brained and distracting (like puzzles). I pick each day and it is funny how they are exactly what I need and when I think "How am I going to fit that in?" the opportunity opens up somehow. So cool. It really forces me to be "self-full" that otherwise I tend to skip.
The family jar we started last night. Each of us has put things in there we like doing as a family. Last night Elizabeth picked out Pictionary. Marc and Juliet did not want to do it but we played for an hour or maybe even longer. All the sudden we realized it was Elizabeth's bedtime. It was a blast and so great to be playful and do things together.
Today I have three reflexology appointments booked and will do some studying in between and work on the prenatal class tonight as Marc has an online course he is doing and behind on.
Things are looking exciting and positive. Each morning I wake up looking forward to what is next.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Quick update
I have not been doing good on blogging but I am doing well with my workouts. I am now doing 4 sets of 40 second high intensity interval training 3 times a week. I felt yesterday that I could have done more sets but did not want to push it as I really didn't feel like starting when I got up in the morning.
The journal is not going well as I am not feeling hungry anytime, and when I am trying to eat according to my hunger scale makes it very difficult to survive if I don't eat at all.
Anyway I am behind on work so I must go. I will chat soon.
The journal is not going well as I am not feeling hungry anytime, and when I am trying to eat according to my hunger scale makes it very difficult to survive if I don't eat at all.
Anyway I am behind on work so I must go. I will chat soon.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Day 1
I am back. What a crazy few weeks it has been.
They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So this is day 1.
I have decided to do some high intensity interval training. I started this morning. I have to say I enjoyed it and wanted to do more but I need to start off gradually.
I did three 30 second cycles of high intensity exercise with 1.5 minutes recovery. I will do this 3x/week, with 2 days of strength training on top of 5 weekly yoga classes. After a few weeks I will increase it to 40 seconds, then 50 then 1 minute, and once comfortable with that increase to 4, then 5, then 6 sets. I am hoping this will bring me faster results.
I also will create a food and exercise journal noting
the time I exercised
where I exercised
how long I exercised
what type of exercise I did
how hard I felt I exercised
whether I exercised with others or by myself
my emotions when I exercised
the time I ate
the food I ate
the amount of food I ate
how the food was prepared
how hungry I was when I ate
where I ate
my emotions when I ate
what time I went to sleep
how long I slept
and my stress level
I am feeling so grateful to have my finances in shape and now I need the body to follow.
They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So this is day 1.
I have decided to do some high intensity interval training. I started this morning. I have to say I enjoyed it and wanted to do more but I need to start off gradually.
I did three 30 second cycles of high intensity exercise with 1.5 minutes recovery. I will do this 3x/week, with 2 days of strength training on top of 5 weekly yoga classes. After a few weeks I will increase it to 40 seconds, then 50 then 1 minute, and once comfortable with that increase to 4, then 5, then 6 sets. I am hoping this will bring me faster results.
I also will create a food and exercise journal noting
the time I exercised
where I exercised
how long I exercised
what type of exercise I did
how hard I felt I exercised
whether I exercised with others or by myself
my emotions when I exercised
the time I ate
the food I ate
the amount of food I ate
how the food was prepared
how hungry I was when I ate
where I ate
my emotions when I ate
what time I went to sleep
how long I slept
and my stress level
I am feeling so grateful to have my finances in shape and now I need the body to follow.
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