Prepping & Planning

I am a teacher not returning to her classroom this year. Even though it is my second year of not returning I am still a creature of habit. My children start school tomorrow. The school I last taught at starts tomorrow as well. If I were returning to my classroom tomorrow I would be spending today finalizing my classroom layout, my lessons plan for the year, and getting mentally ready.
In the spirit of that I am prepping and planning today for my new year. The new me. I took my measurements and weighed myself. I will be weighing myself on Tuesday mornings. Once a week that is it. Not everyday or twice a day. Once a week. I will take my measurements once a month. Hopefully, I will see a change. I am scheduling my exercise ahead of time in my calendar. And I will do my best to keep healthy, easy foods in the house. I also have a nice new blank journal to start writing. Writing not eating. It has been easier for me to walk to the pantry and tamp down the pain with food. Its quite numbing. However, it doesn't end the emotion. It doesn't solve the problems. Writing will be a start to reach a solution when I am feeling stressed or angry.
I am hoping this blog keeps me accountable!

8-30-10 Baby steps

I am making changes this week. Wednesday I will weigh myself and take my measurements. Until then I'm taking baby steps. Coffee with skim (if I'm home I do fat free half &half) and no sugar. 45 mins on the elliptical. I am starting to like using the elliptical. I used to hate it.
I feel  like even though these are baby steps they are huge. I received a notice on facebook yesterday that even though its not officially on the menu Pumpkin Spice Latte is back. I normally would have run to Starbucks for that today. I know my struggle is one day at a time. So far today I am proud of myself.
I am ready to go full speed ahead on Wednesday.

I did the full 50 minutes of core fusion today. It amazes me that I think I'm strong and in good shape. I don't think so after completing this workout. Wow! I hope this paysoff.

I got a head start on my 9/1 plan. I am starting the Core Fusion Dvd collection at home. I am really excited about this. I'll keep you posted.

One Year Plan

So, Rosie O  is trying to change some things starting in September of 2010 to be ready for her new show in September 2011. That has inspired others to put it out there and change there life.
so what will I start doing in September?
1. Get back on a running program ( I got the clearance from my physical therapist)
2. Do 2 days a week of strength and core training.
3. Incorporate yoga or pilates into my routine.
4. STOP emotional eating and learn to respect food.
5. Journal about my issues and stress rather than eat it.
6. Blog so I am accountable for my actions.
7. Live in the moment.
So thanks Kelly W for putting this out there!!