So while there's not too much new going down around here, we've been getting back into the swing of things. Over the past few months, I had been having a build up of an idea, I guess you could say. It was kind of like the same thoughts kept coming in my head over and over, so much so, that I began to accept those thoughts for fact. I just knew I needed to start doing some things differently. Like I needed to give my little life a makeover.
And then after diagnoses hitting the ground all around me, but never falling directly on my shoulders, combined with one really scary moment, not only did those thoughts become what I MUST do, I really felt that I COULD do them.
And it all coincided so nicely with the start of 2009. I had no intention of making resolutions, because I usually only keep up with those until around February. So while we are starting 2009 off on a good foot at the Colton house, these things had been brewing long before Dec. 31 and I hope they'll stick around past February (more like forever).
I am feeling so much better it's silly. What's really silly was that I wasn't even aware of how not good I was feeling. I have more energy too and that helps me manage the other parts of the Colton Family Makeover. I think I was in the throws of a vicious cycle. And lest you think there have been crazy changes going on, we've really undergone only 2 smallish changes. But it's amazing how much those 2 things have affected so many other little things. In that way it feels like a big change.
Change 1: Be healthy.
Change 2: Clean better.
See, smallish. And simplish. Ish because small and simple doesn't always equal easy.
I am thinking in terms of one day at a time. And realizing that the reverse is also true, that if I fall short, then I can always fix it tomorrow.
6 comments:
That 'all or nothing' attitude that I threw out has really helped with my goals too. It is really hard to fall off a bandwagon that is not really moving very fast (a day at a time.) It makes it easy to jump back on anytime!
I am so happy that you are feeling better! Keep up the good work!!
We are doing pretty well with our bandwagon. We are learning all the things that work for Dad to eat and I'm loving the feeling of healthy eating! Your bread looks really good--even if you had to bake it in a casserole dish!
Is the picture of Mom's Good as Cake Wheat Bread? It's funny I have been going on the same slow kind of wagon as the rest. I think mine is going even slower yet but it is still working. My changes have been gradual enough that I haven't noticed dramatic changes but I don't need a nap every day. I also am a lot happier when I look in the mirror. Even there the difference isn't huge but it is enough that I will keep moving with my band wagon cause it is going where I want to be. Love You All.
The bread is mom's recipe. It sounds like we're all heading down the same road and I like it!
This bread looks wonderful. Do you share recipes? Plese post if you do!
Sounds like good steps - and I'm glad you are feeling better! You know I can talk about healthy eating and exercise all day long, so what exactly are you doing?
As for the cleaning part, I'm with you on that. I always feel better when things are organized and clean.
Good luck!
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