I have been pondering life a fair bit. Thinking about where I want to be in 5 years, 10 years, 20 years. etc. What I want out of my life, my marriage, for my children, work, etc. But what really has me thinking is my health. I recently was told that I have a mild case of Polycystic Ovarian Disorder, after a few nasty painful periods and a night of craqzy pain. With this there are potential complications, diabetes, early menopause, difficult conception, painful or not excistant periods. And of course, my nemisis, hard to control weight gain and loss. As if I already do not have a hardtime with this, lets just throw another hoop to jump through. So, here is my current mission, to become healthier, in better shape to become a new slimmer shape.
I have no desire to be a size 6 or to wear a bikini. I just want to feel better in a pair of pants and to be able to chase my kiddos up the stairs and not need an oxygen tank to breath after. I want regulare periods and to not hemorage with my periods.
Being that I have no drive to become so food conscious that I loss my joy for food and eating, I am making small, smart changes. SO things like, I am making sure I am eating something in the morning, even if it is just a yogurt, and I am snacking. Not lots but just enough to keep me from binging at supper and filling my face after dinner before bed. I ahve decided I am not giving up my coffee or creamer, just drinking other things too. Only one or 2 cups a day. And instead of ice cream, whenever i want it, I am eating frizen mango with actually has a similar consistency to it and is just as sweet. Small things.
I have also made a commitment to exercise, so far I have been walking more, wearing Jane alot and I have done 2 days of Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred. And let me say, she is one tough BITCH!!! After Tuesday's workout I almost threw the DVD away, I was tired and sore and frankly scared. I have not worked that hard since natural labour with Jane. So after limping around yesterday and this morning, I tackled it again. And you know what, she was not so scary. I do not hurt as much and I actually feel really good and energized. Maybe there is something to this exercise. I am really encouraged by this. SO my goal is to do Jillian, atleast, every second day and do something athletic the other days. I would also like to be able to do 2 workouts a day soon. Work my way up to it!
Wish me luck!
Signed,
Not afraid!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Been a long time!!
It has been a long, long time! Wow! A lot has happened, lost a good friend, gained some new ones. Our baby is 1 and a half and our oldest is starting kindergarten in a few months, and Ada our middle monkey goes to pre-school! Cannot believe we have a 5,3 and 1 year old!
As much as I am thinking that we need a little squishy baby in the house again, I am loving this stage we are at! Evan is so funny, you never know what is going to come out of his mouth, Ada is trying to figure out how she fits, so it is often Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde, and Jane is hilarious, the smiles and looks keep my laughing all day. Though she is 17 months, she still LOVES her milk, she comes up to me, climbs up, assumes the position and smacks my shirt to signal she needs some `happy`juice. I call it that because if she does not fall asleep nursing, she finishes smiling. She is so affectionate and sweet, but don`t let that fool you, she can hold her own against her brother and sister!
I am really trying to focus on my family, my kids mostly! I want to make the most of our time and make lots of memories! I find this harder being that I am on my own a lot, but I am trying. A friend had once told me that a parents job is to show their children the world. And another one said she has wished she had taken the chance to teach her kids instead of yell. With both of these said, I really believe that we are a product of our environment, especially when it comes to our parenting styles. I love my mom and dad to bits! But both worked really hard to support our family, and take care of us. So with that there was not always a lot of extra time, patience and (with 3 growing girls) not a lot of extra money. So no extra programing, only a few family vacations and so forth. Since Larry and I have the sme amount of children, quite a few of the traits carried over...................oops! But I am doing my best to change it! This past weekend we camped in the back yard, it was so much fun, the kids and Larry got a great sleep, I not so much, but they all woke up late and ssssooooo well rested. And I got to drink a cup of coffee, eat some cold pizza and read my book on the deck, for an hour before anyone else woke up! It was a much needed beautiful quiet morning. So nice!
I am planning a summer of memory making! We are going camping the last week of July with my girlfriend and her boys, a trip to the Devonikon Gardens, Jurassic Forest, the Zoo, hopefully the Calgary Zoo too and Drumhellar (as a whole family venture), these are my summer goals, with pictures gallore and lots of notes taken so I can beat the memories in. Just kidding!
Wish me luck!
Signed.
Setting Sail for Adventure!!
As much as I am thinking that we need a little squishy baby in the house again, I am loving this stage we are at! Evan is so funny, you never know what is going to come out of his mouth, Ada is trying to figure out how she fits, so it is often Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde, and Jane is hilarious, the smiles and looks keep my laughing all day. Though she is 17 months, she still LOVES her milk, she comes up to me, climbs up, assumes the position and smacks my shirt to signal she needs some `happy`juice. I call it that because if she does not fall asleep nursing, she finishes smiling. She is so affectionate and sweet, but don`t let that fool you, she can hold her own against her brother and sister!
I am really trying to focus on my family, my kids mostly! I want to make the most of our time and make lots of memories! I find this harder being that I am on my own a lot, but I am trying. A friend had once told me that a parents job is to show their children the world. And another one said she has wished she had taken the chance to teach her kids instead of yell. With both of these said, I really believe that we are a product of our environment, especially when it comes to our parenting styles. I love my mom and dad to bits! But both worked really hard to support our family, and take care of us. So with that there was not always a lot of extra time, patience and (with 3 growing girls) not a lot of extra money. So no extra programing, only a few family vacations and so forth. Since Larry and I have the sme amount of children, quite a few of the traits carried over...................oops! But I am doing my best to change it! This past weekend we camped in the back yard, it was so much fun, the kids and Larry got a great sleep, I not so much, but they all woke up late and ssssooooo well rested. And I got to drink a cup of coffee, eat some cold pizza and read my book on the deck, for an hour before anyone else woke up! It was a much needed beautiful quiet morning. So nice!
I am planning a summer of memory making! We are going camping the last week of July with my girlfriend and her boys, a trip to the Devonikon Gardens, Jurassic Forest, the Zoo, hopefully the Calgary Zoo too and Drumhellar (as a whole family venture), these are my summer goals, with pictures gallore and lots of notes taken so I can beat the memories in. Just kidding!
Wish me luck!
Signed.
Setting Sail for Adventure!!
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