Beautiful Behaviors - April 2017

Yesterday was great! Hit 25 pounds and enjoyed a hamburger ( our own grass fed beef) and some candy. Enjoyed it! I am not mad that i did. Today got lots of stuff to do in the garden. I need to start tracking my food s little better so im going to work on that. Have a great day everyone. You are all beautiful!!

BTW yesterday was my first time posting on here. I have a few friend requests. Im trying to figure out how this all works lol

susanrobison32 wrote: »

I love the idea of this thread!!!

I played softball for the first time in years today. I had forgotten how much I love it!!! The way the bat vibrates when hit the ball just right!!! And then being sweaty and gross because you were having fun.

One of those days where you step back and watch the curtains move in the wind and listen to the frogs outside.
Goodnight everyone, peace be with you

@susanrobinson32 - I cannot wait for softball to begin again. Currently playing pickleball and of course forever shooting my bow. Looks like everyone here is doing pretty good and love how everyone is so positive and upbeat.

Have a great day and keeping moving forward toward your goals whatever they are!

Remember how do you eat an elephant? The same way you eat anything one bite at a time. Same with goals...how do you get there? One step at a time.

@jessiquoi What are you using for guided relaxation? Looking for a good meditation aid.

@fitzmonkey13 Unsweetened black tea is my jam! A little break from all the nonstop water. I hear you on sleep. Last week, I pushed myself to utter exhaustion and had a little mini-breakdown. Then I slept for 12 hours and was totally fine. Let's not get there! Can't wait to see the haircut.

@happysherri So cute that you work out with your boyfriend! I just got the hubby a gym membership and I try to get him in there once a week with me. He'll thank me one day lol Can I suggest looking up vegan recipes on Pinterest? You can always add a piece of chicken on the side or use regular animal products where it calls for alternatives, but vegans know how to dress up those fruits and veggies.

@rdevol Doggy time! The best exercise. Welcome to the new start.

@sabinki 25 lbs! That's fantastic! Keep up the good work.

@dlm4mom Good for you! That's always a struggle for me to log when I know I'm going way over. That's awesome that you're staying accountable.

@jessiquoi I think it's awesome that you set out to walk anyway! Keep up the motivation. With discipline like that, you can work your way up to anything!

@fitzmonkey13 What a good idea prepping dinner ahead of time! How did the crunches go?

I did some weight training at the gym by myself for the first time in a long time! It was rough, I tend to feel really insecure when I go alone, but I got a pretty good burn going. Hopefully next time will be easier.

@aleahurst - what you doing, lady?! Hope you are enjoying the outdoors
@jessiquoi - Love your daily goals. Yes, have that once a year and enjoy it. That is when I will break my strict eating during the week is for home baked goods (not store bought). Walking is so beneficial for you, way to go
@dlm4mom - I enter each name manually - cuz ya'll are worth it lol. Logging, love/hate I get surprised at some of the foods I eat. Some servings are less calories than what I thought and some are way more. Trial and error
@mbam89 - Yaaaass! Solo weight training is awesome. You get to focus on yourself and your strength. Keep it up
@fitzmonkey13 - You're a champion! The real MVP! That's what it's about! You could have taken that extra time you had to read, watch tv, sit, do nothing (not that these things are bad) but you got up and prepped that food and took control of your health and day!
@ParanormaLauren - Colorful salad! Hey, I didn't think about vegan recipes, you're smarticle!!! I'm going to look that up, and I love Pinterest! Thanks.
@str8bowbabe - Love the positive power! I really like the eating an elephant one bite at a time, it makes me laugh and think

Update: Last night after talking to my dad - who was in the ER again!!! Luckily he was in there less than a day. Geesh, this man needs to 'get it together' *And he is not the type to go to the doctor -ever, he hates it. Anyway, I planned on going to the gym since my son/mother date was cancelled and I grew very tired. When my bf got home he asked are we going to the gym, I replied, 'I'm tired, let's just snuggle'. Then I counted in my head that I had worked out for 4 straight days! My body obviously needed to repair my muscle tissue and to rest. I am so focused on bettering my body and challenging myself that I forget to listen to my body when it needs rest! ***And I'm not a spring chicken any longer.

Thought for the day: If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it. ***There is always a way. In the past with my depression, in a lot of different situations I would feel defeated. However, over time and with plenty of practice of picking myself up and fighting. You live and you learn what your breaking point is, techniques to use in situations, AND - that life will go on and you are still here. We have choices, sometimes it doesn't seem that way but we do.

Happy Thursday, Peeps!

@HappySheri - I am with you at being a plant murderer. The only plants that live at my house are hostas, which I don't think you can kill. Nice job with your working out as well.
@KimF0715 - I am glad that you talked to your husband and that he wants to make things work. That is great that you have a fun vacation planned. I was married to a narcissist as well.
@jessiquoi - I love how you make big steps every single week - nice job - you make changes for a lifetime
@ParanormaLauren - nice healthy eating

I have skipped swimming twice this week. Once after my meet last weekend and then this morning. My body is dragging a little due to my cold from last week. I slept horribly last night and have been swimming slowly in practice. With my MS, I need time off to feel better. I might try to use my friend's pass to the Y to go lift weights later if I have time and maybe do a little time on the elliptical. I will see how I feel.

Here is a picture from my swim meet on Sunday after swimming some events and getting ready for my 1000. I was really tired, but kept going. My coach put us all in a lot of relays. And of course, I did all the distance events.

Hey Ladies,
Just stopping in to say hey and hope you all are doing well.

Today was not a good start. I stopped for a bagel and fat free skim milk. I didn't check the bag so when I got to work, I realized they gave me regular chocolate milk and the large size not the 1/2 pint. Well...I could not resist so I drank the whole thing - 440 calories and lets not talk about the fat content. So for lunch it will be fat free cottage cheese, deli turkey and baby carrots to help correct breakfast.

Hope you all have a great day! Keep it moving!

@fitzmonkey13 - I swore I added elephant to the data base. I guess I didn't share it.

That is the attitude I take toward any large obstacle I face. One bite, one step one whatever at a time as long as you are trying you are doing.

@nickiphillips1 - You have that look of a determined person! Wow. MS is a challenge by itself. Keep building those muscles and endurance. Wooooo! Yay! Go!

Hey, @jessiquoi - which one of the treats brought to you at work, was your favorite?