“Courage is required to make an initial thrust toward one’s coveted goal,—
but even greater courage is called for when one stumbles
and must make a second effort to achieve
This shirt pretty much says it all.....
That's correct friends,
Truly I do. If the incomparable David Hasselhoff were to meet me on the street he would say
I pretty much haven't been doing well with ANY of my wellness initiatives. My feet and legs have been hurting so I've stopped walking over the past three or four days, I drank some Mtn Dew (aka the nectar of the gods) last night and that's really bad because now I'm craving it. I'm not eating on my schedule anymore and we haven't had hardly any veggies in our house in a week or two. I'm very frustrated with work, church, physical health, and emotionally, I'm not doing well either. I'd say I pretty much suck. The jury is still out on if I care and if I'm going to make another go of it. :( BOO!
I'm glad that you're doing well though. It may guilt me into making changes myself so I hope you don't quit like I did.
Goals for this week: 1) Survive. 2) Try not to binge...too much. 3) Sleep way more than necessary.
This is my post. That is all.
I have been doing stuff, I promise! I just haven't documented it. So here I am documenting it. :)
Anyway!
I have been doing arm exercises to tone up the arms so I am going to continue with that. About every other day.
Just doing 8 lb weights
Biceps: 3 x 15 reps
Triceps: 3 x 15 reps
I got my treadmill! Now I just need to set it up!
I have been getting a lot done around the house this weekend. Organizing makes me feel so much more capable of getting things done. Chaos in my home creates chaos in my mind so I am chipping away at organizing my house and getting rid of papers and things I just don't need in my life.
I have also been working on my mental state. I picked my uke back up plus I got a new one! It has been a real joy to get back at this because I do enjoy it. I got new strings for my guitar too so I am going to start playing around with that a bit. You are welcome to come over and have a fun jam session anytime! :) I have a vibraslaaaap.... :)
I am going to continue working on these things this week. I have girls camp so I will be pretty active for a couple days. It will be nice and refreshing to be in nature and having meaningful and relaxing fun.
I have really been quite stressed lately so focusing on my mental health has been really important for me. Do you think this is what you need too?
Go Steve! Way to go with the walking and activity! What are we doing in the diet department? We can make it really easy I promise. :) One thing that helped me to start eating healthier was to have an apple a day. That's it. Don't worry about the other stuff. Just eat an apple a day. It's healthy, filling and also makes you feel refreshed so you might tend towards wanting healthier choices throughout the rest of the day. Try it!
Anyway!
I have been doing arm exercises to tone up the arms so I am going to continue with that. About every other day.
Just doing 8 lb weights
Biceps: 3 x 15 reps
Triceps: 3 x 15 reps
I got my treadmill! Now I just need to set it up!
I have been getting a lot done around the house this weekend. Organizing makes me feel so much more capable of getting things done. Chaos in my home creates chaos in my mind so I am chipping away at organizing my house and getting rid of papers and things I just don't need in my life.
I have also been working on my mental state. I picked my uke back up plus I got a new one! It has been a real joy to get back at this because I do enjoy it. I got new strings for my guitar too so I am going to start playing around with that a bit. You are welcome to come over and have a fun jam session anytime! :) I have a vibraslaaaap.... :)
I am going to continue working on these things this week. I have girls camp so I will be pretty active for a couple days. It will be nice and refreshing to be in nature and having meaningful and relaxing fun.
I have really been quite stressed lately so focusing on my mental health has been really important for me. Do you think this is what you need too?
Go Steve! Way to go with the walking and activity! What are we doing in the diet department? We can make it really easy I promise. :) One thing that helped me to start eating healthier was to have an apple a day. That's it. Don't worry about the other stuff. Just eat an apple a day. It's healthy, filling and also makes you feel refreshed so you might tend towards wanting healthier choices throughout the rest of the day. Try it!
Sara's Week #7: June 10 - June 15 Goals and Weigh In
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 Labels: Sara, Sara's Goals
Wow... last week was a mulligan week. But I am back and ready to accomplish things.
So the big reason is that I was busy preparing for a job interview. I got it done and I should find out this week if it will be offered to me.
Weigh in: 123.5 lbs (I lost 5 pounds of water weight from dehydrating on Saturday at the Scottish Festival)
Goals for Sara's Week #6: June 3- June 8
1) Prepare for Interview by answering at least 5 interview questions daily.- I prepared, not exactly like this but I did a bunch of preparing.
2) Drink 6 cups of water daily- I need to get back on this, I think I have been trailing off.- I did horrible on this so I will keep it for next week.
3) Organize my main living areas so they are beautiful by Thursday Night- Ummm... No.
4) Strengthen relationships- this is a goal I have been thinking about and working on a bit over the last couple weeks. I am trying to get to know and chat with people more and have more "human-to-human contact" as President Strong would say. I'll have to post about this sometime soon. He gave an amazing talk in Relief Society a couple weeks ago.- YES! Done. I made a ton of friends this weekend at the Scottish festival in addition to really trying at work. This one feels pretty natural now.
Sara's Week #7: June 10 - June 15 Goals and Weigh In
1) Drink 6 cups of water per day
2) Italian lesson 3 times this week
3) Set up treadmill
I think that will do me for this week. :)
STEVE!!!
So the big reason is that I was busy preparing for a job interview. I got it done and I should find out this week if it will be offered to me.
Weigh in: 123.5 lbs (I lost 5 pounds of water weight from dehydrating on Saturday at the Scottish Festival)
Goals for Sara's Week #6: June 3- June 8
1) Prepare for Interview by answering at least 5 interview questions daily.- I prepared, not exactly like this but I did a bunch of preparing.
2) Drink 6 cups of water daily- I need to get back on this, I think I have been trailing off.- I did horrible on this so I will keep it for next week.
3) Organize my main living areas so they are beautiful by Thursday Night- Ummm... No.
4) Strengthen relationships- this is a goal I have been thinking about and working on a bit over the last couple weeks. I am trying to get to know and chat with people more and have more "human-to-human contact" as President Strong would say. I'll have to post about this sometime soon. He gave an amazing talk in Relief Society a couple weeks ago.- YES! Done. I made a ton of friends this weekend at the Scottish festival in addition to really trying at work. This one feels pretty natural now.
Sara's Week #7: June 10 - June 15 Goals and Weigh In
1) Drink 6 cups of water per day
2) Italian lesson 3 times this week
3) Set up treadmill
I think that will do me for this week. :)
STEVE!!!
Traveling For Work
Hi Sara! I'm traveling for work this week so I don't have time to do a proper entry and no way to weigh in and stuff. But, I did want to do a post and I have a couple of goals, AND I found this cool motivational poster.
So, Just like this picture, I must be strong this week. It will be hard at a conference but I will do it! So, my goals are:
1) Get over 6000 steps on my pedometer a minimum of 5 days this week.
2) Not drink any soda-pop at the conference unless it is ABSOLUTELY the only thing available.
Happy running this week. May the force be with you!
Goals for Sara's Week #5: May 27- June 2
1- Redo measurements! almost done...
Measurements on 6/2/13 after about 1 month in!
How I feel: The biggest thing is I feel like I have enough energy most of the time to do what I want. I haven't noticed being overly tired when I got enough rest the night before. My skin is looser too. Haha. weird. I didn't expect that. Hopefully the measurements will agree or else I'm crazy. I am feeling very happy mentally lately as well. I think running/exercise does a whole lot of good. seriously.
Weight= 127.2 lbs
Waist Circumference Upright=
Resting Heart Rate=
BMI= (Calculate your BMI HERE)
Mid-arm circumference, both arms, hanging relaxed at your sides= L- ; R-
Maximal thigh circumference, both thighs, while standing at ease=L- ; R-
Maximum number of consecutive push-ups=
Maximum number of consecutive sit-ups=
Run one mile as fast as you can= 9 min (down a full minute!)
Can you touch your toes=
2- Start back up on the marathon training- I did this. I went twice this week (both about 4 miles) and goal #3 will tell you why I didn't get out more. I felt really good though while I was running. It didn't feel labored. I think the big adjustment is just working my way up so my knees and brain can handle it. I found a really pretty route running along main street and then turning down about 1950 north to go back to my house. The house across the street from 1850 North on main is so cool. I want it! It was such a nice run tonight (Saturday). It was cool and very pleasant. I love this little town. There are so many cool charming little houses and yards along main street. :) I really enjoyed it.
I think that running 5 times a week is actually too much. Just running twice per week this week actually felt easier than before. So I think I will try to run only 3-5 times per week and do strength training the other days.
3-... Work is so crazy. I have to make a big decision with this. I'll post about this after I have made the decision public. - Decision made. Sooo.... I am actually applying for a new position! Whhhaaat? Yeah, I know right? So I actually typed up a big long email to you last Tuesday and then decided not to bore you with the details, haha, but I have applied for an upper management position as the Pharmacy Support Services Manager. This person is responsible for the procurement and distribution of medications throughout the University Health Care System. It's kind of a big deal. ;) haha. It is for me at least! Want to know the coolest part? They asked me to apply! Bahh. I wasn't even thinking about this open position as a potential for me until one of the directors asked me to consider applying for it. I was pretty deer-in-the-headlights when he was talking to me because I was caught so off guard but as we talked things came together and it made perfect sense why they think I am a good candidate for the position. Anyway, pretty cool. I don't know if I will get it but I'm in the running. That took up a lot of my time debating about it and then updating my CV and writing a cover letter and schtuff. So I had zero time to run. I was working long hours too because I had to staff all week on top of doing some projects so I just lacked time this week.
This week I played a challenge game with my friend Kevin. The goal was to be the first one to use either one of the following phrases in a casual conversation with someone.
"That's as mad as a bag of ferrets" OR " That's just not cricket."
I am proud to say that I won. I used both in casual convo before he did. Haha. Huzzah!
Now, I challenge YOU! Next week you have to use one of these sayings in a casual serious conversation. Hehe. It will make you smile big when you do it! Consider this part of your mental well-being progress. =)
Another cool thing.... I organized my "workout room" and bought a treadmill! So now I can run anytime I want. This will help me achieve my half marathon goal as well as just be a good outlet for me. I got the Sole F80. My buddy recommended this one. He says he loves it and it is the one that Hilton and other hotels use.
Goals for Sara's Week #6: June 3- June 8
1) Prepare for Interview by answering at least 5 interview questions daily.
2) Drink 6 cups of water daily- I need to get back on this, I think I have been trailing off.
3) Organize my main living areas so they are beautiful by Thursday Night
4) Strengthen relationships- this is a goal I have been thinking about and working on a bit over the last couple weeks. I am trying to get to know and chat with people more and have more "human-to-human contact" as President Strong would say. I'll have to post about this sometime soon. He gave an amazing talk in Relief Society a couple weeks ago.
I'm feeling pretty good. I'm happy with the progress despite my imperfections. :)
To Steve-O: How are your feet doing? Any changes? Let's make our next appointment. We are a little overdo. We can meet for subs (or whatever) or try out a delicious smoothie or something. Let's do this thing. The Salt Lake Scottish Festival is next saturday all day if you are interested. We compete in the afternoon at 2:50 and 5:15. FYI.
1- Redo measurements! almost done...
Measurements on 6/2/13 after about 1 month in!
How I feel: The biggest thing is I feel like I have enough energy most of the time to do what I want. I haven't noticed being overly tired when I got enough rest the night before. My skin is looser too. Haha. weird. I didn't expect that. Hopefully the measurements will agree or else I'm crazy. I am feeling very happy mentally lately as well. I think running/exercise does a whole lot of good. seriously.
Weight= 127.2 lbs
Waist Circumference Upright=
Resting Heart Rate=
BMI= (Calculate your BMI HERE)
Mid-arm circumference, both arms, hanging relaxed at your sides= L- ; R-
Maximal thigh circumference, both thighs, while standing at ease=L- ; R-
Maximum number of consecutive push-ups=
Maximum number of consecutive sit-ups=
Run one mile as fast as you can= 9 min (down a full minute!)
Can you touch your toes=
2- Start back up on the marathon training- I did this. I went twice this week (both about 4 miles) and goal #3 will tell you why I didn't get out more. I felt really good though while I was running. It didn't feel labored. I think the big adjustment is just working my way up so my knees and brain can handle it. I found a really pretty route running along main street and then turning down about 1950 north to go back to my house. The house across the street from 1850 North on main is so cool. I want it! It was such a nice run tonight (Saturday). It was cool and very pleasant. I love this little town. There are so many cool charming little houses and yards along main street. :) I really enjoyed it.
I think that running 5 times a week is actually too much. Just running twice per week this week actually felt easier than before. So I think I will try to run only 3-5 times per week and do strength training the other days.
3-... Work is so crazy. I have to make a big decision with this. I'll post about this after I have made the decision public. - Decision made. Sooo.... I am actually applying for a new position! Whhhaaat? Yeah, I know right? So I actually typed up a big long email to you last Tuesday and then decided not to bore you with the details, haha, but I have applied for an upper management position as the Pharmacy Support Services Manager. This person is responsible for the procurement and distribution of medications throughout the University Health Care System. It's kind of a big deal. ;) haha. It is for me at least! Want to know the coolest part? They asked me to apply! Bahh. I wasn't even thinking about this open position as a potential for me until one of the directors asked me to consider applying for it. I was pretty deer-in-the-headlights when he was talking to me because I was caught so off guard but as we talked things came together and it made perfect sense why they think I am a good candidate for the position. Anyway, pretty cool. I don't know if I will get it but I'm in the running. That took up a lot of my time debating about it and then updating my CV and writing a cover letter and schtuff. So I had zero time to run. I was working long hours too because I had to staff all week on top of doing some projects so I just lacked time this week.
This week I played a challenge game with my friend Kevin. The goal was to be the first one to use either one of the following phrases in a casual conversation with someone.
"That's as mad as a bag of ferrets" OR " That's just not cricket."
I am proud to say that I won. I used both in casual convo before he did. Haha. Huzzah!
Now, I challenge YOU! Next week you have to use one of these sayings in a casual serious conversation. Hehe. It will make you smile big when you do it! Consider this part of your mental well-being progress. =)
Another cool thing.... I organized my "workout room" and bought a treadmill! So now I can run anytime I want. This will help me achieve my half marathon goal as well as just be a good outlet for me. I got the Sole F80. My buddy recommended this one. He says he loves it and it is the one that Hilton and other hotels use.
Goals for Sara's Week #6: June 3- June 8
1) Prepare for Interview by answering at least 5 interview questions daily.
2) Drink 6 cups of water daily- I need to get back on this, I think I have been trailing off.
3) Organize my main living areas so they are beautiful by Thursday Night
4) Strengthen relationships- this is a goal I have been thinking about and working on a bit over the last couple weeks. I am trying to get to know and chat with people more and have more "human-to-human contact" as President Strong would say. I'll have to post about this sometime soon. He gave an amazing talk in Relief Society a couple weeks ago.
I'm feeling pretty good. I'm happy with the progress despite my imperfections. :)
To Steve-O: How are your feet doing? Any changes? Let's make our next appointment. We are a little overdo. We can meet for subs (or whatever) or try out a delicious smoothie or something. Let's do this thing. The Salt Lake Scottish Festival is next saturday all day if you are interested. We compete in the afternoon at 2:50 and 5:15. FYI.
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