It is time to readjust and for doing, rather than reacting, thinking, and writing. This week 9 included only one run, which was great but not nearly enough. That means that in 2 weeks I fit me in (for running) only 2 times. While I certainly was productive on other fronts, I need to fit me in for running as much as I need so many other things.
I think that I was failing to focus, and to live in what Dale Carnegie terms, day-tight compartments. I am doing so many things, and have three times more that I want to be doing. However, I have to remember that I can only do one thing at a time. Also, it's okay that my writing, reading, researching, sorting, eBaying, organizing, redecorating, renovating, socializing, and cleaning get fit in less than desired, or not at all. They need to be fit in around and after running, working, mothering, and eating properly.
The negative effects of not running already are setting in; I am fighting sickness, tiredness, restlessness, and grumpiness. Fortunately, I have not gained weight from this recklessness. However, mentally, emotionally, and physically, I feel less fit for sure.
I will take this lapse as another learning experience regarding the benefits of running, which again are realized in the negative by not running. Already this week, I have run twice (slow and steady) and feel reengergized. Being proactive than reactive once again prevails!
This lap of my remaking will be powered by the following recent Runner's World quote of the day by marathon winner Julie Isphording:
Running has given me the courage to start, the determination to keep trying, and the childlike spirit to have fun along the way. Run often and run long, but never outrun your joy of running.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Walsh Wanderings - Week 8
This week was not my own, but was a different kind of success. By choice, I made my job and my son priorities because it was the end of the month and school vacation week.
I ended up only running once, on the treadmill. The almost 3.5 miles were fabulous. Though additional running didn't happen, I was active, with walks, bowling, tubing, and fresh air. Most importantly, my son took snowboarding lessons over the weekend, which was my chosen luxury. As a child, I didn't take many lessons, though I learned so much. I want my son to be exposed to as many activities as possible, and to learn some of them properly with instruction.
My food focus remained, and was incorporated nicely into a busy week.
So far this year, no two weeks have been the same, or even similar. Ultimately, this diversity is my chosen existence. However, it makes getting into a routine rather difficult.
I ended up only running once, on the treadmill. The almost 3.5 miles were fabulous. Though additional running didn't happen, I was active, with walks, bowling, tubing, and fresh air. Most importantly, my son took snowboarding lessons over the weekend, which was my chosen luxury. As a child, I didn't take many lessons, though I learned so much. I want my son to be exposed to as many activities as possible, and to learn some of them properly with instruction.
My food focus remained, and was incorporated nicely into a busy week.
So far this year, no two weeks have been the same, or even similar. Ultimately, this diversity is my chosen existence. However, it makes getting into a routine rather difficult.
Food Focus - Hearty Beef and Barley Soup
Hearty Beef and Barley Soup
Above is the link to the McCormick recipe I used to incorporate the last of the 30 healthiest foods, barley. It was yummy! The penultimate food was lentils, which I ended up using as a side with spices and vegetables.
February was a success, having incorporated all of the selections from Real Simple's 30 healthiest foods list. Many of them now are regulars in my diet. Others will be Incorporated on a monthly basis.
Above is the link to the McCormick recipe I used to incorporate the last of the 30 healthiest foods, barley. It was yummy! The penultimate food was lentils, which I ended up using as a side with spices and vegetables.
February was a success, having incorporated all of the selections from Real Simple's 30 healthiest foods list. Many of them now are regulars in my diet. Others will be Incorporated on a monthly basis.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Weekly Wanderings -- Week 7
This was a busy and scattered week, with lots going on. Each day brought new challenges. Fortunately, as I am in a good place personally, I was able to go with the flow and live life as it unfolded. Perhaps I would be charaterized mostly as a proud plugger.
I still have not incorporated the last 2 healthiest food selections -- barley and lentils. I will fit them in before month end. In the meantime, I am so satisfied with the many healthiest food selections that I have continued to incorporate.
My fit focus was absolutely awesome, with 4 fulfilling runs! Three of them were outside, and totally reenergizing. One run was at the gym, but was a success because I tracked the bit of speed I am rediscovering. Twice, I specifically recall thinking that I did not have time for a fun -- life was getting in the way. Instead of following those thoughts, I fortunately forced myself to fit me in.
Significantly, each day I was able to cross at least one item off my life list. Some items carry with them my inadequacies and insecurities. Crossing them off, therefore, brings such success.
Too much of my brain is bogged down with readjusting and refocusing which of my many roles holds the primary position. Part of this preoccupation derives from one of my exhusband's significant statements, which expressed his feelings that he was third after my job and my family. Though those words were spoken more than a decade ago, they still haunt me more or less.
This week, roles of mother, employee, and runner competed for the primary position. I am concerned about the roles that did not even make it to the tertiary position. Time will tell what will happen with those concerns.... For now, I will remind myself that I only can do my best, which will have to be enough.
I still have not incorporated the last 2 healthiest food selections -- barley and lentils. I will fit them in before month end. In the meantime, I am so satisfied with the many healthiest food selections that I have continued to incorporate.
My fit focus was absolutely awesome, with 4 fulfilling runs! Three of them were outside, and totally reenergizing. One run was at the gym, but was a success because I tracked the bit of speed I am rediscovering. Twice, I specifically recall thinking that I did not have time for a fun -- life was getting in the way. Instead of following those thoughts, I fortunately forced myself to fit me in.
Significantly, each day I was able to cross at least one item off my life list. Some items carry with them my inadequacies and insecurities. Crossing them off, therefore, brings such success.
Too much of my brain is bogged down with readjusting and refocusing which of my many roles holds the primary position. Part of this preoccupation derives from one of my exhusband's significant statements, which expressed his feelings that he was third after my job and my family. Though those words were spoken more than a decade ago, they still haunt me more or less.
This week, roles of mother, employee, and runner competed for the primary position. I am concerned about the roles that did not even make it to the tertiary position. Time will tell what will happen with those concerns.... For now, I will remind myself that I only can do my best, which will have to be enough.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Chosen luxury
After much research, agonizing, and contemplation, I chose the Dell Streak 7 as my new electronics luxury. I decided on this instead of a smartphone because I think that it is more suited to my needs, and those of my Son who uses all of my electronics.
So far I love this product, and could not be more pleased with my choice!
So far I love this product, and could not be more pleased with my choice!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Weekly Wanderings - Week 6
This week worked because I took steps forward on many fronts. As anticipated, finance, family, and fun focuses fell into place more or less, but well. Food and fit focuses were awesome.
Working the 30 healthiest foods list is providing a fun foundation for my food focus. I still have 2 selections to incorporate. The other 28 selections are fitting into my diet nicely. I am learning a lot and I do feel better! I enjoy food. At times, I really don't care what I eat. Making healthy choices, therefore, makes sense for me. Such choices may take a few more minutes to prepare, but they are well spent. I am worth it.
Deciding to limit my fit focus to running for now was smart. In keeping with what works, this decision will work for me currently. This week, I fit in 4 runs, each of which provided value. Monday's 1 hour run outside was absolutely awesome! The other runs were at the gym. My overall mileage still is much lower than I want it to be, but it is increasing nicely each week, currently at about 14 miles. At some point, I will have to reincorporate weights. Right now, however, I am realizing so many benefits from my runs (physically, emotionally, and mentally) so they will continue to receive my sole attentions.
Implementing my mantra -- choose luxury -- is working well for me. When I choose luxury, then I feel better about myself and more committed to being the best mom, employee, wife, daughter, family member, and friend that I can. I can define what luxury means to and for me. Each choice is mine!
My mind murmurs often migrate to figuring out what I want and what is going on "out there." Currently, so much attention is paid to extremes -- the best, the worst, the most, the least, the wackiest, and the most dramatic. I am done with extremes. I want to live in moderation, with a beneficial balance. Perhaps that's why one of my favorite television shows currently is Chopped. The prize is $10K, which is significant but not over the top. The participants are cooks, but not the best or worst ones. There's not too much time for too much drama, but the content is interesting and entertaining. I enjoy this Food Network show, and I often learn something from it -- an added bonus!
Working the 30 healthiest foods list is providing a fun foundation for my food focus. I still have 2 selections to incorporate. The other 28 selections are fitting into my diet nicely. I am learning a lot and I do feel better! I enjoy food. At times, I really don't care what I eat. Making healthy choices, therefore, makes sense for me. Such choices may take a few more minutes to prepare, but they are well spent. I am worth it.
Deciding to limit my fit focus to running for now was smart. In keeping with what works, this decision will work for me currently. This week, I fit in 4 runs, each of which provided value. Monday's 1 hour run outside was absolutely awesome! The other runs were at the gym. My overall mileage still is much lower than I want it to be, but it is increasing nicely each week, currently at about 14 miles. At some point, I will have to reincorporate weights. Right now, however, I am realizing so many benefits from my runs (physically, emotionally, and mentally) so they will continue to receive my sole attentions.
Implementing my mantra -- choose luxury -- is working well for me. When I choose luxury, then I feel better about myself and more committed to being the best mom, employee, wife, daughter, family member, and friend that I can. I can define what luxury means to and for me. Each choice is mine!
My mind murmurs often migrate to figuring out what I want and what is going on "out there." Currently, so much attention is paid to extremes -- the best, the worst, the most, the least, the wackiest, and the most dramatic. I am done with extremes. I want to live in moderation, with a beneficial balance. Perhaps that's why one of my favorite television shows currently is Chopped. The prize is $10K, which is significant but not over the top. The participants are cooks, but not the best or worst ones. There's not too much time for too much drama, but the content is interesting and entertaining. I enjoy this Food Network show, and I often learn something from it -- an added bonus!
Chosen luxury
One of the selections on the 30 healthiest foods list is blueberries. While I love the flavor, I never seem to be able to simply munch on/incorporate blueberries. I bought all natural Wild Maine Blueberry Jam from Stonewall Kitchen, and I am good to go! Thus far, I have been enjoying this flavor in my morning oatmeal, which has been such a satisfying selection!
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