shared balance

Weigh in Friday

sharedbalance — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:12:47 +0000

After a tough week, I was able to maintain my 1.5 loss from last week. I was worried, as my new job has food brought in almost daily. I feel like I am retaining a lb or do, I mean 2, if you know what I mean?? Sorry, I couldnt resist.

I was motivated by Robyn’s post, to start next week off fresh- no worries of the past, just focus on lowering food intake, increasing activities- saying no to Dunkin Donuts.

I’m in the beginning stages of doing my family geneology search- I’m trying it on my own, as it can get quite costly. I have a couple leads, and it’s very exciting. My children have been in Florida since saturday- they went to Disney w/ their father- too bad the weather was so wet…… They are due back tomorrow, and I will see them Sunday evening. It’ll have been 12 days- too long for me.

Have a great weekend everyone. One day at a time.

I’m back….

sharedbalance — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:52:36 +0000

Just a quick note to say I’m back on board. It has been a very hectic few months, and weight loss unfortunately didnt make it to the top of my priorities. I have made many possitive changes in my life, and my health and happiness are interwoven now. So, as today is Friday and weigh in day, I am pleased to say I lost 1.5 lbs this week. I am not sure how I will be doing my blog yet. Posting all the numbers was a lot of work, and I seemed to get overly frustrated with it, so I may just sit down and just type.

I have started a new job. 30 hrs a week, it free’s me up to start my yoga classes and I now have a salon in town, I am offering Reiki at. So as you can see, I havent been sitting around. I was making things happen. Now it’s time for me to focus on myself. I had gained some of the 15 lbs I lost before back, so I am still below 200, but would like that number to continue downward. I have a great distant coach and she has been awesome. She is positive and encouraging, and I’m grateful she took me on.

More to come.

Hi everyone!

sharedbalance — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:21:16 +0000

I know it’s been a long time. So much going on, no time to breathe. My Reiki is now official. I have brochures and business cards. YAY! I will head out next week in the afternoons to introduce myself. I have a couple of places locally, that want my business cards/brochures. Actually one of the places may be interested in having me on site.I am just about finished with my yoga training. I completed a final project that was very much enjoyed, I have 2 business classes left and then I teach my class and get certified. I am hoping to get that off the ground by September. I have made a contact with a woman out of NY who is writing a book about body acceptance, and how dieting isnt a good way to gain control over your weight. She has asked me to help edit her book, so I have been busy doing that. She also has linked me to a magazine editor who may be interested in my yoga for plus size women. We’ll see. I should hear something by next week.I have returned back to work 1/2 days- still going to P/T, and doing ok. I have great days, and some not so great. I had my final visit w/ the cardiologist, and was informed my heart is “perfect”. YAY for me!I have been busy with the kids, now that school is out, and well, that is about it.My weight is up a little, still lower than where I started. STRESS has a way of derailing me, and I just havent had the energy to fight it. I am much stronger since I started the P/T, and seem to be coming to terms with my a lot of my obstacles. I can let these things affect me negatively or I can make the best of them. It really is my choice. I am feeling very positive, grateful, and looking forward.On a very sad note, I lost a very good friend in a plane accident. He was a pilot, and was alone flying freight, when his plane crashed. I loved him dearly and will miss him very much. I check in with all of you almost daily, Tony doing amazing, Robyn you too. Way to exercise girl. Holly always has something to make me smile. Ruby doing great on WW. Well, thought it was time to update. It sure has been a while. Good luck to all of you weighing in tomorrow. I’ll be by to see.Take care. <3 Sandy

Check this out…….

sharedbalance — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:19:23 +0000

I was sent this link, and it really opened my eyes. Please take the 20 minutes and watch it. We can all make a difference. http://www.storyofstuff.com/

My thoughts for the day……

sharedbalance — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:05:04 +0000

Has anyone ever wondered what is “really” happening to our world? I mean thought deeply? Our economy is plummeting faster than ever- our paychecks barely cover our basic needs, and it seems to be getting worse. What if this is going in the direction of a depression? I believe we are beyond recession, and depression is coming. There doesnt seem to be as much concern out there as I would have thought. What are we all doing to prepare for this, if it really does happen? I’m a true optimist in life, but also I am about reality. I have had to stop myself from thinking and living with the mindset, this is just a phase- I’ll get thru it. I do believe I will get thru it, but I need to start making some changes now to insure this. I am very grateful to be renting right now. With the economic crunch going on, home owners are potentially in trouble. Foreclosure rates are at an all time high. I can almost understand why people stash their savings under their mattress. If we have to move to make a new life from the current one, have your tools, your money, and you go. I guess I am over simplifying and possibly over exagerating, but who knows? I’m not too confident that it wont get worse before it gets better- I guess this just made me think.. beyond my routine every day stuff, and was curious if anyone else has thought about this? Please share comments if you have them.

checking in……

sharedbalance — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:53:11 +0000

Just a quick update- working on my final yoga lesson, and preparing for my teaching class demo. All is well. Hoping to be “officially certified” by mid July, and have some classes going by then. Will keep my “job” as long as I have to, but not any longer. I have spent most of my life wishing for things to happen, and not getting any closer to my dream. That buck stops here. Once certified, I will be advertising immediately. I’m trying to set realistic goals, but have had a strong feeling now for 4-5 months, that once I begin offering classes, they will come. My classes will be soooo different from mainstream yoga, that curiosity will bring them in, the experience will keep them coming. I have spent this week, making my time away from my “job” all about yoga and my new life after “job”. My yoga will be an extension of me and my life, and there wont be any bold lines separating the two. I have never felt so confident in all my life. This experience, along with this blog, have help mold a new woman. I came here, uncertain, and timid, and broken. All who have shared with me, have made a definite impact, and I graciously thank each and every one of you. My weight….. which is why I started this blog to begin with. Well, all I can say, is the less emphasis I put on it, the better I feel. I know I am making some great choices, and will continue to strive to improve my eating habits. My yoga has taught me to love myself as I am today, and that was a hard hurdle to jump. I can say today, even 30-40 lbs more than I’d like to be, I accept myself in every way. This is not settling- this is separating the weight from who I am. I have worked hard to become the person I am today, and am very proud of my accomplishments. I have learned forgiveness, and acceptance of myself and of others. The anger I was harboring, wasnt healthy to me or anyone around me. I am at a very peaceful place in my life, and am looking forward to each and every day that comes my way. Cherish today- live in the moment- enjoy your surroundings- hug your loved ones. ~Namaste~

Howdy everybody!

sharedbalance — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:07:49 +0000

Just a quick note to check in. Back to work- getting new claims starting tomorrow. Oh, maybe I hadnt mentioned but I am a claims adjuster- auto. Yup, no more training- throwing me to the wolves. lol.I have 2 weeks left of yoga training, then certification. I have been learning lots of core strengthening exercises at P/T, so I may offer a class for that as well. I am working on a yoga class now, just have to find out when I can start teaching. I am soooooo excited. My plus size population is going to love me. On a serious note, my children’s school had a lock down this afternoon, because there was an armed robbery at a gas station. It was at the other end of town, but still….. I am in a very rural town- who’da thunk?? I went to our local market after they let me pick up my 14 yr old, and we saw a surveillance helocopter- still not certain if they caught the guy. Yikes! I just looked it up online. The paper says the suspect was initially involved in a bank robbery then the gas station and they found the vehicle at the elementary school. The suspect is still at large.Our failing economy is only going to continue to bring out the worst in some people. It’s very sad. Gas today, $4.18. It seems to be going up in price daily. What’s going on here? Instead of a Economic Stimulus check, how bout making our every day needs more affordable. Somebody up high is making some serious cash. OK, dont get me started.Yoga- yes… breathe……….

Looking for a little help for a craft project

sharedbalance — Sat, 17 May 2008 12:31:33 +0000

ok everyone, I have been trying to fill my days with things I love, or things I have always wanted to do. Yoga is now an everyday part of my life, and I have wanted to get back into a creative mode. I recently bought a book on soldering. Have always been fascinated, so I went out and bought a soldering gun. A plug in one, not ready for the one with fire- it scares me still. One of the projects I am working on involves silver ware. Sterling- the real stuff. I have been searching locally at thrift shops and salvation army and good will, and coming up empty. I have bid on 3 on ebay, but thats it so far. So my request to any of you who want to join in on my scavenger hunt, is if you go to tag sales, or shop re-sale shops, if you could take a minute and look for silver spoons( any: tea, soup) and knives are good, forks as a last resort. Havent found a use for forks yet, but I have only just begun creating. I would say, no more than $1.00 per piece. If thrift store shopping, you might be ble to find them for 10 cents or so. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will reimburse 100%, and will share a little somethin somethin too. Thanks, and I cant wait to hear from you…….. <3 Sandy

Weigh in-

sharedbalance — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:35:31 +0000

I lost 3 lbs this week. I am thrilled. Now remember, I have been up three, down three over the last month. BUT, very pleased to be down 3 today. I think the physical therapy has me doing much more than I was doing on my own. The exercises they have given me are to strengthen, so a lot of resistance work, with bands and exercise ball. I am being diligent to get the exercise in at home, and I guess it’s paying off. YAY! I know I had taken my measurements a month or so ago. Cant find them. When I do, I will post if I lost any inches. I feel like I gained an inch or two in height, just from correcting my posture. Hope you all have a great weekend.

Back with a vengeance……

sharedbalance — Fri, 16 May 2008 02:39:04 +0000

OK, so I’ve decided to stop focusing on all the drama, and live my life. It seems if it isnt one thing, it’s another, and thats just life. Roll with it. So Today, I had an epiphany….. they come every now and then. Todays was, isnt it sad, that my injury has me, finally, in a healthy state of mind? I think I let the unknown medical crap consume me, along with how I could control my weight before that. I was thinking way too much, and not doing. Tony, you have had such a healthy attitude, just keep on keepin on. I was on, then off. I was questioning every last thing when it came to “dieting” and it got me nowhere. I suffer thru 2 months of hell, not knowing what causes this pain, and in turn stopped my life. NO more.I started physical therapy last Saturday, and have had 3 appointments to date. They dont baby you, they get you moving. From what I understand, with the undiagnosed pain, my body basically folded up( almost fetal position) My posture has gone from bad to worse, and so that is what we are working on at P/T. I do my exercises there, then come home and do them daily in between appts. I have to tell you, I “appear” thinner, just by standing up tall. Crazy, well, not when you think about it. My DH actually commented today, I looked taller. So I have a new exercise ball and bands that offer lots of resistance. I still get the moist heat pads when I first get to my appt, and they are heavenly. I bought vitamins( multi) and extra B complex, and chromium. The chromium is said to help decrease cravings for sugar. Definitely needed here. I am snacking on raw green veggies, and mainly protein at meals, but not too much emphasis as before. Oh, and I started drinking green tea! THANKS Tony!!!! I spent too much time thinking about food, and now am trying to just eat reasonable portions. If we have rice, I have a little. All things in moderation. So, starting tomorrow, I will join in on weigh in’s again. I am not going to post my weight, will post how many lbs lost each week. I dont want to get hung up on the scale too much. I want to take measurements, and see my body firm up, and less about the weight. I have to start somewhere. It’s a way of life, and getting over stressed about any part of it is crazy. I was crazy before. So thanks Kanye West for the inspiring song, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”. Funny it reminds me of the 6 billion dollar man. I’m showing my age! LOL See you all here tomorrow.