live and learn....

Last week I lived differently than I have been living, and I learned that I do better with less. 

I didn't do any yoga, and I can't believe that I actually missed it.  Let's see what this week brings....

I didn't reach my 10,000 steps goal at all.  While I was reasonably active, my activity was second to what had to get done for my Son, who was on vacation, and work, which was busy because I took a few days off.  My time was not my own at all....

I was busy, perhaps too busy.  Or, perhaps it wasn't that I was busy, but what I was busy with.  Again, I was more reactive than proactive, which does not suit me well. 

Being a Mom first worked for me.  However, as I am not accustomed to this as my primary role, certain juggling did not happen.  Well, I will learn from this living, which was so worth it.  Getting away was a necessary diversion.  While things that I often get done, didn't, it was fun to live by a different clock.  I am grateful for the quality time I had with my Son.  Now, though, it's back to business....

Learning from last week's living is ongoing....

mind murmur

Being proactive, rather than reactive, always makes for a better attitude....  Getting things done on my terms works well. 

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Feeling quite scattered, and unsure about a resolution.  It doesn't take long for an attitude to change....

10,000 steps week 6, yoga week 5

Interesting week.... Made steps goal x5, including an outdoor run and a day of cross country skiing.  On several days, I thought I didn't have time, but I made time and made goal.  Also, other things in my life were no worse for the neglect, and I was so much better for the attention!!!  One day, I wanted to make sure that everything was perfect for dinner with my stepdaughter.  I still took time for a run!  She ended up canceling, but I did not get too upset (as is my norm) because I had gotten what I needed.  I did not change everything for her, so when she didn't change everything for me, I was able to take it in stride.  That was a huge accomplishment!

On the yoga front, financially, I could not justify the added expense of continuing with yoga at the studio.  Instead, I will try on my own for a bit.  I did the P90X yoga video once, and it went well.  The P90X schedule calls for yoga only x1/week, so that;'s what I will try for now.  In addition to that video, I completed a few other ones from the P90X selection.  Wow....  this adventure might be fun....

I feel changes happening slowly, and for that I am grateful.  Based on that success, the fit focus factor will continue to hold front position.  I am worth it!  

My Son saw this picture (from our recent skiing adventure), and told me that I looked pretty fit -- well, that is a welcomed first!

10,000 steps week 5 / yoga week 4

I reached my 10,000 steps goal only once.  On the day that I was in the office all day, and in the car for 5 hours, I didn't even get to 5,000 steps.  Otherwise, I was somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000.  This remains interesting, and challenging.  Therefore, it will continue. 

Week 4 of yoga was awesome.  I did my 2 sessions, and loved them both!  Unfortunately, my introductory offer is now done.  I really can't justify the financial commitment to continue formally.  However, I am planning to try some yoga at home.  I have the P90X yoga DVD as a start.  I will try to figure something out for this week. 

Flexibility is critical.  I have to be flexible in fitting things in so that I can increase my body's flexibility.  What will this week bring?

mind murmur - putting in the time

You can read, talk, and plan about getting fit.  However, the only way to get it done is to put in the time.  In order to put in the time, you have to find and make the time.  If it's a priority, then it can, but not necessarily will, get done.  Accept this and you're on your way....    

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Doing paper work isn't so bad with this view. In fact, writing and creativity itch needs scratching....

10,000 steps week 4 / Yoga week 3

This adventure continues to intrigue....  While my steps always exceeded 6,000, only twice did they top the goal; on the day I ran, I reached 13,901, and on the day I did some house organizing, I reached 11,272.  Overall, I exercised 5 times:  yoga twice; gym twice; and an outdoor run once.  

I scheduled my yoga time, and was much better for it!  My approach is working:  a goal of two sessions is realistic.  I watched part of the P90X yoga DVD.  While it was interesting, I don't think that I am ready to do this on my own.  The benefits I am deriving from the studio are fabulous!  I started reading about yoga, and checking out some apps.  A bit at a time, and this may continue....  The more I learn, the more I think that yoga must be added to my arsenal.  It's exciting to discover something new....      

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When I decided upon by mantra, bring it, I certainly had no idea that it was referenced in P90X materials.  This weekend, I started investigating this exercise approach, including watching DVDs we already own.  Is it fate that I should travel this path?       

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