Gratuity: The creativity of so many folks that bring me entertainment of movies, tv, plays, and music.
Goal Work: "Opportunities to find deeper powers within ourselves come when life seem most challenging" - Joeseph Cambell
No goal work today but just a thought that occurred to me as I watched the movie 127 hours. It was an engrossing movie about a person that overcame amazing odds. He actually cuts his stuck arm off with a dull knife when he realized it was the only thing that would allow him to survive the situation. Would I have the creativity and guts to have done the same thing? I am not sure......and I guess that bothers me a bit.
Awaken: 08:30AM
Yesterday MIT and Goal Work: Exercise was great running at a 1 incline for 30 mintues. I also did my Sunday Yoga on Saturday because I was so sore from yesterday's run. It really helped. I made the ButterNut Risotta but did not get to the other things on my MIT list. I was good about everything else though.
Today's MIT: Make ButterNut Squash Soup, clean kitchen, straighten den.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
yes they call him The Streak - fastest thing on two feet
Gratuity: High School Graduation and yes we had our own streaker.
Weekly Weigh-in: 209 (lost 1 pound) Yeah me!
Goals Work: How use doth breed a habit in a man! - William Shakespeare
My sister asked me if I wanted to go streaking! Our Nephew promptly excused himself from the conversation; the image of his Mom and Auntie's streaking was just too much for him to handle. Now you and he should not worry as it is not what you think. This is not some 70's fad we are talking about. This is about charity, discipline, and camaraderie. As my sister explained the idea of a streak is to do (or not do) something every day for a month. I think that might be the definition of a habit. The more days in a row you streak, the more you donate to a charity. If you mess up then the streak ends and your commitment to the charity of choice will be small. If you go the entire month then you can have the satisfaction of successfully creating a habit as well as donating a nice sum to a charity.
We have chosen two groups to donate to. One fund will allow my sister Deb to purchase a mile marker in honor of a cancer survivor friend of hers for the Miles of Hope April Run. The other fund will go to the Binghamton Crew Scholarship fund headed up by my son Derek.
Remember this song from the 70's
Today's MIT: Cook Butternut Squash Risotta, Butternut Squash Soup, More cleaning Den
Yesterday's MIT: I am quite sore as I did my first speed run and tried to apply some Chi running. I would run .25 mile at 6.0 and then .25 mile at 3.5. I am not sure if I am so sore because of the speed or the Chi. I was also pleasantly surprised that the 10K at Oak Island is really going to happen so there was no need for me to research alternatives. I am nervous about the 10K but quite excited by it.
Weekly Weigh-in: 209 (lost 1 pound) Yeah me!
Goals Work: How use doth breed a habit in a man! - William Shakespeare
My sister asked me if I wanted to go streaking! Our Nephew promptly excused himself from the conversation; the image of his Mom and Auntie's streaking was just too much for him to handle. Now you and he should not worry as it is not what you think. This is not some 70's fad we are talking about. This is about charity, discipline, and camaraderie. As my sister explained the idea of a streak is to do (or not do) something every day for a month. I think that might be the definition of a habit. The more days in a row you streak, the more you donate to a charity. If you mess up then the streak ends and your commitment to the charity of choice will be small. If you go the entire month then you can have the satisfaction of successfully creating a habit as well as donating a nice sum to a charity.
We have chosen two groups to donate to. One fund will allow my sister Deb to purchase a mile marker in honor of a cancer survivor friend of hers for the Miles of Hope April Run. The other fund will go to the Binghamton Crew Scholarship fund headed up by my son Derek.
Remember this song from the 70's
Today's MIT: Cook Butternut Squash Risotta, Butternut Squash Soup, More cleaning Den
Yesterday's MIT: I am quite sore as I did my first speed run and tried to apply some Chi running. I would run .25 mile at 6.0 and then .25 mile at 3.5. I am not sure if I am so sore because of the speed or the Chi. I was also pleasantly surprised that the 10K at Oak Island is really going to happen so there was no need for me to research alternatives. I am nervous about the 10K but quite excited by it.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Free days
Gratuity: My dependable predictable Hubbie
Goal Work: A sense of the value of time--that is, of the best way to divide one's time into one's various activities--is an essential preliminary to efficient work; it is the only method of avoiding hurry -- Arnold Bennett.
Not "Free days" as in days that I can forget about my goals or eat anything I want but time saved because of efficiency. Saved time when added together really can be like getting the gift of additional hours, days, or weeks to live and accomplish my dreams.
The other day I rearranged my kitchen condiments and spices. I moved the non-refrigerator condiments to where I keep my spices near the stove and moved my spices to the cabinet next to it. I use my oils, vinegars, agave etc. as well as my spices extensively when I cook. Now I don't have to walk clear across the kitchen to grab them but rather just reach a bit for them. I bet I have saved about 5 minutes a day with this new arrangement. 5 * 365 = 30 hours = 1+ days. Martha Stewart has some additional tips on home efficiencies. Now what shall I do with this newly found day!
Awaken: 07:58AM
Today's MIT: Bring Treasury Bill Refund check to the bank, look into 10K races, Make Gypsy Pot
Yesterday's MIT and Goals: No comment
Goal Work: A sense of the value of time--that is, of the best way to divide one's time into one's various activities--is an essential preliminary to efficient work; it is the only method of avoiding hurry -- Arnold Bennett.
Not "Free days" as in days that I can forget about my goals or eat anything I want but time saved because of efficiency. Saved time when added together really can be like getting the gift of additional hours, days, or weeks to live and accomplish my dreams.
The other day I rearranged my kitchen condiments and spices. I moved the non-refrigerator condiments to where I keep my spices near the stove and moved my spices to the cabinet next to it. I use my oils, vinegars, agave etc. as well as my spices extensively when I cook. Now I don't have to walk clear across the kitchen to grab them but rather just reach a bit for them. I bet I have saved about 5 minutes a day with this new arrangement. 5 * 365 = 30 hours = 1+ days. Martha Stewart has some additional tips on home efficiencies. Now what shall I do with this newly found day!
Awaken: 07:58AM
Today's MIT: Bring Treasury Bill Refund check to the bank, look into 10K races, Make Gypsy Pot
Yesterday's MIT and Goals: No comment
Friday, January 28, 2011
Your mistakes do not define you now
Gratuity: My time and it is a terrible thing to waste.
Goal Work: Regret for wasted time is more wasted time - Mason Cooley
I allowed work to get me off track. An emergency that I pulled all the stops out for. Problem solved but it got me off track. I ended up eating way too much (4 eggs, 1 piece of toast, an entire can of clam chowder soup, 2 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, 1 Chunky candy bar, 20Fl ounces of Diet Coke, 1 tomato sandwich with vegainaise, 1 plate of salad with vinegar, A couple handfuls of wasabi nuts, 1 order of shrimp with Chinese vegetables and rice (I did order the Healthy option choice)). That is way more food then I normally eat in a day.
I did not clean out the litter box, or do 15 minute cleanup, or go running. I watched some stupid TV shows. I somehow left the kitchen a mess although I did not make dinner but ordered out instead.
Oh well - I should not beat myself up but rather be kind and forgive.
Your mistakes do not define you now / They tell you who you're not / You've got to live this life you're given / Like it's the only one you've got
Today's MIT: I didn't even make goals today.
Yesterday's MIT and Goal work: No Karate because of the snow and I ate a few more wasabi nuts then I should have but pretty good otherwise. Special day as I found all of our old kid's videos while cleaning the den. Great watching some of them. The money from the old treasury bills my Dad bought when I was 10 but I had lost but then found on the Internet came in today. Thank you Internet.
Goal Work: Regret for wasted time is more wasted time - Mason Cooley
I allowed work to get me off track. An emergency that I pulled all the stops out for. Problem solved but it got me off track. I ended up eating way too much (4 eggs, 1 piece of toast, an entire can of clam chowder soup, 2 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, 1 Chunky candy bar, 20Fl ounces of Diet Coke, 1 tomato sandwich with vegainaise, 1 plate of salad with vinegar, A couple handfuls of wasabi nuts, 1 order of shrimp with Chinese vegetables and rice (I did order the Healthy option choice)). That is way more food then I normally eat in a day.
I did not clean out the litter box, or do 15 minute cleanup, or go running. I watched some stupid TV shows. I somehow left the kitchen a mess although I did not make dinner but ordered out instead.
Oh well - I should not beat myself up but rather be kind and forgive.
Your mistakes do not define you now / They tell you who you're not / You've got to live this life you're given / Like it's the only one you've got
Today's MIT: I didn't even make goals today.
Yesterday's MIT and Goal work: No Karate because of the snow and I ate a few more wasabi nuts then I should have but pretty good otherwise. Special day as I found all of our old kid's videos while cleaning the den. Great watching some of them. The money from the old treasury bills my Dad bought when I was 10 but I had lost but then found on the Internet came in today. Thank you Internet.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Vinegar
Gratuity: Brussels Sprouts and Asparagus - I hated them as a kid; I love them now. Fits a bit with the second chance theme :-)
Goal Work: “The group that got the vinegar lost several pounds on average and that was significant compared to the placebo group that had no change in their weight.” - Carol Johnston
A big salad topped with a delicious vinegar and a sprinkle of black pepper has been so helpful for my diet goals. The salad is low calorie and gives me the nutrients that my body is craving. It also fills me up so I don't eat too much of the meal. The key to the low calories has been the vinegar. The vinegar is low calorie but gives the salad a kick that satisfies. I tried lemon but that was not to my taste . I've used all different types of vinegars. One of my favorites is Tavern on the Green Blackberry Ginger Balsamic vinegar. I also love all flavors of the Nakano Rice Vinegar. Stables also include a generic balsamic as well as a red wine vinegar and a champagne vinegar. A white wine and a apple cider are also options. The vinegar possibilities are unlimited so you are never bored.
A interesting anecdote on apple cider vinegar for weight loss.
More evidence on the benefits of vinegar for weight loss.
and some more here.
I did not realize that others had luck with vinegar until I was doing research for this blog. Must be something to it!
Yesterday's MIT and Goals: Nice job Laura
Today's MIT: Bring refund check to the bank, Organize Den, Organize Den
Goal Work: “The group that got the vinegar lost several pounds on average and that was significant compared to the placebo group that had no change in their weight.” - Carol Johnston
A big salad topped with a delicious vinegar and a sprinkle of black pepper has been so helpful for my diet goals. The salad is low calorie and gives me the nutrients that my body is craving. It also fills me up so I don't eat too much of the meal. The key to the low calories has been the vinegar. The vinegar is low calorie but gives the salad a kick that satisfies. I tried lemon but that was not to my taste . I've used all different types of vinegars. One of my favorites is Tavern on the Green Blackberry Ginger Balsamic vinegar. I also love all flavors of the Nakano Rice Vinegar. Stables also include a generic balsamic as well as a red wine vinegar and a champagne vinegar. A white wine and a apple cider are also options. The vinegar possibilities are unlimited so you are never bored.
A interesting anecdote on apple cider vinegar for weight loss.
More evidence on the benefits of vinegar for weight loss.
and some more here.
I did not realize that others had luck with vinegar until I was doing research for this blog. Must be something to it!
Yesterday's MIT and Goals: Nice job Laura
Today's MIT: Bring refund check to the bank, Organize Den, Organize Den
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Extreme Gratuity for my Health
Gratuity: My health
Goal Work: Life is too short, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly, and forgive quickly - author unknown.
When Allen came home from work today, he brought up the computer and told me to take a look at something on it. Allen usually doesn't request much. It was the story of an acquaintance of his, a person with kids just a few years older than ours, a person he shared many kid's sports stories with, a person who was now an empty-nester ready to do the things he has long been putting off. The news was sad. The person had brain cancer. It was operated on and this person, James Kyle, is making the best of his situation. He is participating in a cycling fundraiser. Allen wanted to help. I, of course, thought that was a great idea and we plan to donate at this spot that tells James Kyle's story. We wish him the best of luck.
It made me think about how lucky I am that I am healthy. It made me think about the watching of my wedding video and my realization of all those no longer with us. It made me remember that I must embrace life while I can!
Awaken: 08:03AM
Yesterday's MIT and Goals: Pretty good although I forgot my 15 minute cleanup. Ate some very delicious salads. Feeling a bit sore in my shoulder. I am not sure if it was from the new exercise in TaeKwonDo or from the new exercise in ChiRunning.
MIT and Goals: Start Cleaning Den, Cook Squash and Chestnut, Brussel Sprouts, Cranberry Dish, Continue to look into sneaker recycling.
Goal Work: Life is too short, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly, and forgive quickly - author unknown.
When Allen came home from work today, he brought up the computer and told me to take a look at something on it. Allen usually doesn't request much. It was the story of an acquaintance of his, a person with kids just a few years older than ours, a person he shared many kid's sports stories with, a person who was now an empty-nester ready to do the things he has long been putting off. The news was sad. The person had brain cancer. It was operated on and this person, James Kyle, is making the best of his situation. He is participating in a cycling fundraiser. Allen wanted to help. I, of course, thought that was a great idea and we plan to donate at this spot that tells James Kyle's story. We wish him the best of luck.
It made me think about how lucky I am that I am healthy. It made me think about the watching of my wedding video and my realization of all those no longer with us. It made me remember that I must embrace life while I can!
Awaken: 08:03AM
Yesterday's MIT and Goals: Pretty good although I forgot my 15 minute cleanup. Ate some very delicious salads. Feeling a bit sore in my shoulder. I am not sure if it was from the new exercise in TaeKwonDo or from the new exercise in ChiRunning.
MIT and Goals: Start Cleaning Den, Cook Squash and Chestnut, Brussel Sprouts, Cranberry Dish, Continue to look into sneaker recycling.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Adding another run
Gratuity: My dog groomer asked me if I had lost weight. Yeah me!
Goal Work:
"Knowing others is intelligence,
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength,
Mastering yourself is true power"
by Lao-Tzu
In order to help achieve my 10K run I know I need to run more than twice a week. I am going to add a choice of Friday or Sunday to the mix. On Thursday I will run for speed, hoping to do 6.0 intervals. On Saturday I will run on an incline and on Sunday. I will run longer hoping to eventually run one hour. I am going to use the following program to get me running for an a hour in 7 weeks. I willl also consider this plan or this plan to train for a 10K.
Awaken: 07:55AM
Yesterday's MIT and Goals: Nice job + added an extra run of 35 minutes + 10 minute warmup/down. I did eat a few chips that Heather bought for football watching but it was not in excess.
MIT: Remind Allen of Mortage change verification, cook mushroom and squash dinner, research sneaker recycle.
Goal Work:
"Knowing others is intelligence,
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength,
Mastering yourself is true power"
by Lao-Tzu
In order to help achieve my 10K run I know I need to run more than twice a week. I am going to add a choice of Friday or Sunday to the mix. On Thursday I will run for speed, hoping to do 6.0 intervals. On Saturday I will run on an incline and on Sunday. I will run longer hoping to eventually run one hour. I am going to use the following program to get me running for an a hour in 7 weeks. I willl also consider this plan or this plan to train for a 10K.
Awaken: 07:55AM
Yesterday's MIT and Goals: Nice job + added an extra run of 35 minutes + 10 minute warmup/down. I did eat a few chips that Heather bought for football watching but it was not in excess.
MIT: Remind Allen of Mortage change verification, cook mushroom and squash dinner, research sneaker recycle.
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