Saturday, January 31, 2009
what freeedom looks like
Watch this video....it is about ten minutes long, but the last minute or so will make you want to watch it all over again!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Spreading the Word
So, here is the link to one of the most fabulous blogs ever! I love this blog and read it daily...I find it inspiring in every creative way and am always impressed with Keri's crafty genius. Today is Keri's blogiversary and, in honor of this special occasion, she is hosting a special giveaway of one of her masterpieces. Go to her blog and check out all of her wonderful ideas and enter her giveaway!! Enjoy!
Friday, January 9, 2009
HaHa
Where is this guy's top lip? This has been bugging me all day on Yahoo's Homepage....hahahahaha
Update
About a month ago, I challenged you to a health and fitness challenge...Ultimately, I was challenging myself, but kidnapping you in the process. Anyways, it has been a while and I figured that maybe I should update you on my progress.
My progress has been...ugh...nothing at all. In fact, I ate cake and pies and all the butter-enriched holiday foods I could get my hands on. What was I thinking setting an impossible goal for myself?
I just love food! Why does it have to be so good?!
Food is a necessary evil...you have to eat to live...BUT you don't have to eat enjoy living...I think that is where the thin line is. My experience at LA Weightloss Center revealed several truths about woman in general...here are a few:
1. We reward ourselves with food.
2. We punish ourselves with food.
3. We comfort ourselves with food.
One time I received a phone call from a woman. The client on the other end felt desperate. She was at a work Christmas party and a plate of fudge was left on the corner of her desk. She called looking for someone to talk her into not eating a piece. She was practically crying! Now, I, as a counsellor, tried to level with her.
I told her, "move the plate"...
she said, "I can't. I will eat one."
I said, "have someone else take it away"...
she said, "but I want one"
I said, "Then have one!"...
she said "I won't be able to stop once I start"...
Now, I, as a woman, said in my head, "Woman, grow up!! It's just food! It's just fudge! Don't be so pathetic!" I really felt like I was talking her off the ledge if you know what I mean...
Anyways, my reason for the story is this....
EATING healthy in order to BE healthy is a must!! God gave us these bodies and we have to take care of them! Eating healthy and exercising consistently require DISCIPLINE!
Maybe I'm not like the woman on the phone...maybe not quite as desperate...but I do find myself somewhere in that category of complaining about my body, knowing there is a need to be healthy, and not doing what it takes to get me there.
This year, I desire to be more DISCIPLINED...not to look like a super model...to be healthy for myself and my family.
My progress has been...ugh...nothing at all. In fact, I ate cake and pies and all the butter-enriched holiday foods I could get my hands on. What was I thinking setting an impossible goal for myself?
I just love food! Why does it have to be so good?!
Food is a necessary evil...you have to eat to live...BUT you don't have to eat enjoy living...I think that is where the thin line is. My experience at LA Weightloss Center revealed several truths about woman in general...here are a few:
1. We reward ourselves with food.
2. We punish ourselves with food.
3. We comfort ourselves with food.
One time I received a phone call from a woman. The client on the other end felt desperate. She was at a work Christmas party and a plate of fudge was left on the corner of her desk. She called looking for someone to talk her into not eating a piece. She was practically crying! Now, I, as a counsellor, tried to level with her.
I told her, "move the plate"...
she said, "I can't. I will eat one."
I said, "have someone else take it away"...
she said, "but I want one"
I said, "Then have one!"...
she said "I won't be able to stop once I start"...
Now, I, as a woman, said in my head, "Woman, grow up!! It's just food! It's just fudge! Don't be so pathetic!" I really felt like I was talking her off the ledge if you know what I mean...
Anyways, my reason for the story is this....
EATING healthy in order to BE healthy is a must!! God gave us these bodies and we have to take care of them! Eating healthy and exercising consistently require DISCIPLINE!
Maybe I'm not like the woman on the phone...maybe not quite as desperate...but I do find myself somewhere in that category of complaining about my body, knowing there is a need to be healthy, and not doing what it takes to get me there.
This year, I desire to be more DISCIPLINED...not to look like a super model...to be healthy for myself and my family.
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