I've been on a quest to find more energy these days.
Having a 5 and 3 year old that don't nap, and a teething 6 month old does not give me much time to rest during the day.
The 6pm bedtime for all three however does allow my evenings for myself.
However, since Peyton is still not sleeping through the night I need to eat really well to maitain my energy all day.
I generally eat well, but to be honest lately I have been thinking of my nutritional needs last.
I've begun a B vitamin supplement today. The Evening Primrose seems to be helping significantly with my moods, and the Daily Materna multi vitamin helps to make sure I am getting enough.
Apparantly the B vitamin supplement helps with energy levels so I'll keep y'all updated.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Easy Breezy
I remember when I first started to run.
I remember how much it hurt.
How I would look at my watch and seriously think time slowed down just for me. I would beg for that minute to be up so I could take my walk break.
I remember thinking... I can't wait for the day when I can run for 30-40 minutes and have it be a nice experience...joyous even.
Today I went for a run. The first 20 minutes were a breeze. I just took my time and enjoyed the run. I was not pushing a fast pace. In fact I was going pretty slow. But the fact is that it felt great and I just kept going. I enjoyed my run...enjoyed the peace of being with myself, the road, and my God.
How wonderful.
See? if it can happen to me...it can happen for anyone!! really.
I remember how much it hurt.
How I would look at my watch and seriously think time slowed down just for me. I would beg for that minute to be up so I could take my walk break.
I remember thinking... I can't wait for the day when I can run for 30-40 minutes and have it be a nice experience...joyous even.
Today I went for a run. The first 20 minutes were a breeze. I just took my time and enjoyed the run. I was not pushing a fast pace. In fact I was going pretty slow. But the fact is that it felt great and I just kept going. I enjoyed my run...enjoyed the peace of being with myself, the road, and my God.
How wonderful.
See? if it can happen to me...it can happen for anyone!! really.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Plactics
Part of being a fit mom for me is a 'whole' experience. Mind,body,sould ect.
This week I am trying to rid my house of plastic containers. Did you know that there is debate about plastic #7? All plastics are bad. In fact all plastics leak a little chemical into your food and water. Number 7 however has a hormone affecting chemical called Bisphenol A. My water bottle is made out of number 7 plastic. So...in the recycling it goes.
I am switching to an aluminum water bottle and I'm going to use as many glass containers as I can.
Don't even get me started on plastic wrap. Seriously....if you use it just please...please don't EVER put it in the microwave.
Do yourself a favor...research plastics.
Sad part is...they are everywhere.
Our containers, and our kids toys.
Here is a site to get you started. If you are interested in safe non-toxic toys there are many links on my other blog and tons of stores on-line.
The numbers on Plastic containers
This week I am trying to rid my house of plastic containers. Did you know that there is debate about plastic #7? All plastics are bad. In fact all plastics leak a little chemical into your food and water. Number 7 however has a hormone affecting chemical called Bisphenol A. My water bottle is made out of number 7 plastic. So...in the recycling it goes.
I am switching to an aluminum water bottle and I'm going to use as many glass containers as I can.
Don't even get me started on plastic wrap. Seriously....if you use it just please...please don't EVER put it in the microwave.
Do yourself a favor...research plastics.
Sad part is...they are everywhere.
Our containers, and our kids toys.
Here is a site to get you started. If you are interested in safe non-toxic toys there are many links on my other blog and tons of stores on-line.
The numbers on Plastic containers
Monday, November 12, 2007
Goals
I had an amazing 30th birthday. I ate ALOT, and drank a little. I have lost my voice and am suffering from a cough. I felt pretty fit going into my 30's, but this week I feel awful.
I have vowed to myself that I am going to make some serious diet changes. I want to have healthy insides. I may be tiny, but I want to make sure my veins,skin and ticker are all doing what they should.
I have made a dr. appointment for next week for all the dreaded annual tests. I want to get a baseline...cholesterol ect. I want to know.
My goals are more energy and less actual fat on my arteries. I want to become more flexible and I want my skin to glow. O.K so these are really big goals, but I have always been a dreamer :)
I have vowed to myself that I am going to make some serious diet changes. I want to have healthy insides. I may be tiny, but I want to make sure my veins,skin and ticker are all doing what they should.
I have made a dr. appointment for next week for all the dreaded annual tests. I want to get a baseline...cholesterol ect. I want to know.
My goals are more energy and less actual fat on my arteries. I want to become more flexible and I want my skin to glow. O.K so these are really big goals, but I have always been a dreamer :)
Friday, November 9, 2007
The skinny of Fat
Did you know that you can be an OBESE skinny person?
It's all about muscle to fat ratio, and guess what....small people can be obese.
O.K I already knew all this but I promise to look up if that still means a higher risk for cancers,diabetes ect. I have a mission and I choose to accept it.
I'll be back.
It's all about muscle to fat ratio, and guess what....small people can be obese.
O.K I already knew all this but I promise to look up if that still means a higher risk for cancers,diabetes ect. I have a mission and I choose to accept it.
I'll be back.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
The Big 30
I turn 30 in 5 days.
I am running 3 times this week for stress relief and once on my birthday to remind myself that I am only as old as I allow myself to be.
I have to say...I am fitter than I was in high school. More tired yes, but alot more fit. I am also more self confident,self assured, and all around comfortable with the person I am. I no longer care what other people think of my looks, except for my husband. I am o.k with wearing whatever I feel beautiful in even if it is not in-style, and I love myself enough to take care of my body,mind,and soul. I know there is a God and know that I can find peace and hapiness only with him in my life. I am o.k knowing that I don't know it all, and know that character building comes with experience.
If that is what 30 years of age,grey hair and fine lines comes with, then I think I am o.k with it all.
I am running 3 times this week for stress relief and once on my birthday to remind myself that I am only as old as I allow myself to be.
I have to say...I am fitter than I was in high school. More tired yes, but alot more fit. I am also more self confident,self assured, and all around comfortable with the person I am. I no longer care what other people think of my looks, except for my husband. I am o.k with wearing whatever I feel beautiful in even if it is not in-style, and I love myself enough to take care of my body,mind,and soul. I know there is a God and know that I can find peace and hapiness only with him in my life. I am o.k knowing that I don't know it all, and know that character building comes with experience.
If that is what 30 years of age,grey hair and fine lines comes with, then I think I am o.k with it all.
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