Sam's Mom's Monday progress Check-in

Since Zenful Mommy has taken the helm and is checking in on her progress weekly, I figured I should do the same, since we are sisters in this 52 to Fabulous/get healthy/ build a better life endeavor.

I got the the gym 2x and logged a total of 14 miles.  I would have preferred to get in 3-4 times for shorter workouts, but with a toddler I'll take what I can get.  Once the weather clears I'll start walking at 5 am.  Don't particularly trust myself driving to the gym at that time of day.

I kept within my calories all week (currently 1360).  I also kept strict veg.  That's almost 3 weeks now. It helped to have similar meals to my husband & son (ie: when they had burgers I had a soy burger, when they had fatty homemade mac-n-cheese I had polenta w/ a bit of Parmesan...etc.)  I think I did a good job getting enough protein in as well.

I lost a total of 3.5 lbs for the week.  I'm not anticipating that loss every week.  It was a great jump start for me though. 

Total of 8.5 lbs loss in 7 weeks, which is just above 1 lbs a week.  That's a healthy loss so I'm thrilled.

How are you doing on your quest for a better you?

What Sam's Mom NEEDS

Continuing 52 to Fabulous: What this girl NEEDS:

1. I NEED to organize my weekends. Staying in PJs until 11 sounds delicious, but I feel like I'm getting nothing done. This increases my anxiety and makes me not so fun to be around. I NEED to have my weekends as family time, and to do that, I need to be organized w/ errands and to-do lists. I NEED to get up and get ready, so I'm not using Sam's nap time to shower and get ready for the day.

2. Like Zenful Mommy, I NEED a date w/ my husband. My 80 year old MIL is terrific with Sam, but I don't think a date night is on her agenda.  So I NEED to find a babysitter I trust.  But not a teenager, right? Mission Impossible?? Sounds like it but I'll find a way.

3. I NEED to consistently get into the gym. Not occasionally. No excuses. At least 3x week. I know once I get into the habit it won't be so hard.

What's on your NEED list?

What Zenful Mommy NEEDS

What a girl NEEDS?


1. My top priority is an uncluttered home. Clutter leads to confusion, disorganzition, frustration, and most of of clutter leads to MORE clutter. So I NEED to unclutter: my closets, drawers, cabinets,shelves etc...and have a clean space. Uncluttered home, uncluttered LIVES.

2.I NEED to Spend more time with my husband, which means I NEED to find a babysitter. With his work schedule it will be difficult, but it may mean I stay up late at night in order to have time with him. It may mean sneaking out on a Saturday or Sunday morning for breakfast alone. Whatever it means that we have to do, WE HAVE TO DO. Our realtionship is the foundation of our home.

3.I NEED to find and follow my passion. I know which things I enjoy doing....BUT how do I find MY PASSION? I need to do a little more soul searching, if you will, and figure out exactly what I want to do with my little ole' self.

52 to Fabulous: What a girl wants; Sam's Mom's version

What a challenge we have undertaken.  It will be tough, but I anticipate amazing changes for ALL of us!

What THIS girl wants:

1.  To be a happy working mommy

2.  To raise a healthy child

3.  To build a stronger marriage

Happy Working Mommy

I need to find and celebrate balance.  I find myself wishing I were at home during the day...and often desiring more intellectual stimulation during the weekends.  I need to delve deeper into the moment, ie: be "there" at work, and be "there" at home.  I need to find the joy in both halves of my life and find a way to blend them together: for the sake of both my career (sole bread-winner here) and my family.

Healthy Child

Demonstrate by example, example, example.  It is impossible to raise Sam to be a healthy child unless I am healthy.  That means healthy eating choices, portion control, healthy yet plentiful snacks, loads of fresh fruit and veg, and moving & shaking daily (don't think of it as exercise.)  But it also means emotional and intellectual health.  And healthy relationships.  And finding the joy in everyday life.  And sharing and celebrating spirituality.  The WHOLE package.  My son deserves it.

Stronger Marriage

I fear I have put my husband on the back burner for a very long time.  When we were waiting for Sam I was very depressed at times, and turned inward instead of coming to G for support.  Since Sam has been home I've been consumed (we both have) but I haven't made TIME for G.  I am ashamed of that, but it's true...that's what I've done.  Now I feel like the longer we go without time alone, the longer we go without a date, the longer we go without (okay, I'm gonna say it here: SEX)...the harder it is to "get going" again.  I know, it's like a bandaide and I just need to rip it off.  Alone time, conversation, sharing, dates, and intimacy is NECESSARY.  I know that a strong marriage is the backbone of a healthy family for Sam.  I need to not only make an effort, but to actually follow through.  I need to set goals each week to spend X amount of time together and DO IT.  Not let work get in the way, or returning emails/phone calls or anything else.  G deserves it.  I do too.

WOW this is harder than I thought -- just putting this down on paper makes these goals that much more real.

How is your list coming along?

52 to Fabulous - Week 1 What a Girl Wants

Wow tough question, so what DOES a girl want?

Our goal is to write down our top 3 choices each week..

What this girl wants is:

1. I want to be healthy

2. I want my home to be a happy place

3. I want to be surrounded by positive/happy people



Healthy

This means, making healthier choices for myself as well as for my family. Healthy eating starts in the grocery store not in my home. I will purchase healthier items for my family. I will get more exercise and teach my children the importance of healthy eating. I will get my husband to see the benefits of exercise and get him to participate in some sort of physical activity at least twice a week.



Happy Home

Making my home a happy and healthy environment. De-cluttering my home from top to bottom. (I have already started this process) Keeping my home neat and organized on a daily basis. Teaching my children how to clean up after themselves and how to help with household chores.


Friends and Family

I will weed out those people that are negative in my life. I want to spend time with only those that bring something positive to my life. Whether family or friends, I will re-enforce the positive that I see in them..

My list could probably keep going but with the limit of my top 3 choices it was tough.

What do YOU want?

52 To Fabulous

"52 weeks to fabulous...pursuit to a better me"

ENOUGH SAID, I'M IN!!!

Cassie and Linney, 2 fabulous ladies, started a challenge for us all! More than a challenge , its an action plan to make the changes you want in your life. To live your life to its fullest potentional. It's all about you and your journey. Each month will focus on different areas of your life, I will post all information here. Join us in this journey of self reflection and set goals for yourself!

Here is the schedule of Categories for the year by month
January – Fabulous Beginnings
February – Fabulous Organization
March – Fabulous Fitness
April – Fabulous Food
May – Fabulous Style
June – Fabulous Fun
July – Fabulous Hobbies
August – Fabulous Finances
September – Fabulous Family
October – Fabulous Health
November – Fabulous Home
December – Fabulous Blogging

We hope that you will join us! Both of us will be on this journey with you...and be blogging about it here.

(Week 1 for January is "WHAT A GIRL WANTS", this will be in a seperate post)

No matter how large or how small...set some goals !