Positive Thinking and planning ahead

Positive Thinking: A lot of what I'm writing about has been taken from what other people have said lately. It could've been one little statement that got me really thinking! One...is about positive thinking. I think we try hard to be good to others and say kind things to/about each other, but what about ourselves? How can we be so kind to others and so unkind to ourself? (at least, that's how it is for me). So lately I have tried to stop my negative thinking and focus on the positive. I am not going to be so hard on myself...saying things like, "I hate my arms...it's my worst feature!" instead I can try, "I am excited to tone up my arms!" And that goes for everything...including, "I have been the worst mother today...(or this week)" and try saying something like, "This hasn't been the best week, but I'm going to make some new goals and try harder to be a better mother."

Planning Ahead: Caryn R. said something the other day on her facebook account that made me think. She said we should plan on how we're going to eat on the weekends, and also plan our workouts! So many times we focus on Monday through Friday...eating right and exercising. Then we get to the weekend and throw it all away by pigging out and not exercising. It's true! So when I make my goals, I am going to start making it so I PLAN on exercising 6 days a week! Some people are okay exercising on Sundays, but I've made the personal decision not too. It's just me! Anyway, so it's nice to know that come Saturday...when I could easily say, "Oh, it's the weekend, I want to just relax..." (or whatever other excuse) I will have already made the decision to work out and eat right on the weekend.

**One more thing, my new goal is to motivate others to workout! So I announced on Sunday to the Relief Society that we will be working out on Tuesday from 8:00-10:00PM. I didn't think anyone would be that interested, but I had two women (like in their late forties/fifties) say they were so excited and were planning on coming. I have been so excited about that! Hopefully more women come!!! Oh, and I'm trying to make it so I can do a 5K on October 10th...I'll keep you all posted! Yay!

New goals

Has it really already been a week? Here were my goals from last week...

1. Exercise for 5 days for at least 50 minutes (I only worked out 3 times this week because I got a head cold...and still kind of have it)

2. Track my water intake and drink at least 64 ounces. (did pretty good!)

3. Eat at least 3 servings of veggies a day (I usually get my fruit intake, but
not veggies as much) (I'd say I did very well this week)

4. Help my kids get more exercise (going on walks, playing on the playground, doing the Jillian video with them) They love doing workout videos! (didn't do a workout video with them at all, but we were outside more often)

5. Read my scriptures every day along with saying personal prayers every day!!! (didn't do as good as I should have)

New goals for 09/27/09-10/03/09

1. Work on those personal prayers and scripture reading every day!
2. Watch my carb intake! Make sure I'm getting more fruits and veggies and less carbs. AND make sure I'm getting enough protein every day.
3. Encourage people in my ward to join our workout group once a week!
4. Exercise 5 days for at least 50 minutes

**a few sucesses I've had this week:

1. Gwendolyn finally said she likes red bell peppers. She really does like veggies, but that's one she's never liked! But today she exclaimed she likes it! And Chloe said she LOVES yams! She also told me she doesn't like sweet potatoes...shhhhh...I won't tell her if you won't!
2. My friend Lisa and I started up a workout group every Thursday night. I'm going to announce to all the women in the ward, and hopefully we'll get a lot of people to come. From 8:00-9:00 we do a workout video, and from 9:00-9:45 we do Yoga (instructed by Lisa). I'm just hoping to encourage people who are in a funk to get out of it and start making healthy choices!
3. I actually jogged 3 miles yesterday without stopping! Woot woot! A big thanks to Lisa for pushing me along!
4. I haven't had ANY desire to snack or eat junk! It's not even a temptation. The less junk I eat, the less I want to eat!
5. Eating right, exercising and all that it entails has made me happier! I am not where I want to be (as far as my body is concerned) but I'm happy that I'm on the correct path.

I will do my stats tomorrow morning! Going to bed now!

Recipe...

I've decided that every now and then I am going to post a healthy recipe that I've had success with! Perhaps once a week??? This is my new favorite meal!


Maple Roasted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes
1 3 1/2 to 4 lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 yellow onion, cut into 1 inch wedges
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch wedges
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper (I didn't measure, I just put it all over the top of it)
4 tbsp. light maple syrup
6 sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 tsp. dried)

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees (F). Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Arrange chicken, onion, and sweet potatoes in a 9-by-13 baking dish.
2. Drizzle the oil over the chicken and vegetables and season with the salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
3. Drizzle with the maple syrup and top with thyme.
4. Roast, stirring the vegetables once, until the chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Lost and Found

Found the measuring tape...well, John did! I weighed myself today and I am happily at 131! (my lowest has been 132!) And here are my measurements...

LAST WEEK:

Inches:
Arms: 11.5
Thighs: 21.25
Hips: 37.5
Waist: 29.0
Butt: 38.25

Today:
Arms: 11.5
Thighs: 21.25
Hips: 37.0
Waist: 28
Butt: 38.0

Got up and had an awesome workout today! It's such a high!

Goals 09/19/09-09/26/09

What good is life without goals? You'll get mine once a week!
1. Exercise for 5 days for at least 50 minutes

2. Track my water intake and drink at least 64 ounces.

3. Eat at least 3 servings of veggies a day (I usually get my fruit intake, but
not veggies as much)

4. Help my kids get more exercise (going on walks, playing on the playground, doing the Jillian video with them) They love doing workout videos!

5. Read my scriptures every day along with saying personal prayers every day!!!

Don't think, just do!

Yep, my measuring tape has officially disappeared! Looks like we'll have to wait until next week to get my stats! Very frustrating! Anyway, but I will tell you all about my week! These were my goals from last week:

09/11/09-09/18/09
1. Work out at least 5 days a week for 45 minutes or more
2. Drink more water (keep specific water bottle and track how much I'm drinking)
3. Plan meals out so I have all the ingredients for healthy recipes.
4. Start out my day with prayer, because without it I'm not going to accomplish much!

1. I worked out 6 days in a row for 55 minutes every day! Woot woot! I did Billy Blanks (just fyi)
2. I should've been better at tracking my water. I still drank a lot, but I need to track it more.
3. We ate pretty healthy...
4. I've had some good prayers in the morning!!!

I'm pretty happy overall! The more I worked out, the more I've formed the habit. One day my alarm was set for 4:55 so I could get dressed, start up the movie, get my water, and start right at 5:00! My new motto is, "Don't think, just do!" That was especially important this morning because it's Saturday and I could've said..."oh it's the weekend, I don't have to workout today." But my alarm was set for 5:15 and when it went off I started thinking of all the reasons I didn't want to get up! But immediately the words popped into my head, "Don't think, just do." You can't give yourself time to talk yourself out of it. Just get out of bed!!! And last night I had a meltdown (for a few random reasons which I will not go into right now) but because I was so emotionally drained, my workout this morning was incredible! My workout felt purely emotional. Yes, I was working my muscles...but I needed it emotionally! It was the best workout this week!!!

Anyway, since I am exhausted right now I am going to take a nap! Ta for now!

Well...

I am due for my latest stats...it being Friday and all! However, my kiddos have misplaced my measuring tape. They were playing with it (my bad) and it is gone. So I will give my stats hopefully sometime today or tomorrow. I will not post a picture though. I've decided that I will do that every other week. As far as my weight is concerned...I am a pound up. BUT...when I weighed myself this morning I was super engorged (since Noah is on a nursing strike)! So I'm figuring without all that milk inside of me, I might weigh less! My weight will be more accurate once I stop nursing! Blah!

So until later...I will leave you with this quote...

"You've got to give some, to get some." -Billy Blanks