Finding ONEderland

Today I woke up and looked to see that it was very overcast outside....down right dreary. I have realized something about myself recently and that is that I get more done and feel better on days when it is sunny out. Overcast days don't inspire me to do much at all other than pull the covers over my head. However I fought that urge and got out of bed and into the shower. I have got some things done today but honestly it was more a struggle and I was not at all motivated to do the things I did but I knew they needed to be done. Hopefully tomorrow the sun will be out again. But I know if it is not then I can push past and get some things done.

Posted by Annie at 03:34 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Up for the second day in a row watching the sunrise and enjoying a cup of coffee before starting the day. I feel so much better when I get up like this. The weather has been lovely and we have been making the most of it and getting out for a walk each day. I already need to mow the lawn for the second time this year. Would have needed to sooner but we had that little cold spell.

I went shopping and bought a buggy full of good for me stuff. Mostly from the produce isle. It was probably the healthiest buggy I have had in a while. I am thinking for lunch today I will have an avocado and tomato salad because those tomatoes are looking very tasty.

Posted by Annie at 06:45 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Down 3 pounds....all the walking is paying off. Next thing is I have to go back hard core on keeping my food journal. I had been slacking and half doing it. I know a big problem is sometimes not knowing what the points are on something and finding it frustrating.

Got in a 30 min walk today. It was something I had to push myself through because i was a little uncomfortable doing it. But I know as I build up and the weight drops that it will improve and that it is something I need to do so I can become active like I was before. I loved walking and hiking in the past. And I really miss how active I was and how I felt when I was.

Posted by Annie at 06:37 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Got the mowing done. I got it done in an hour which is not a bad time for the first mow of the season. I could tell it was the first time I had done it this year cause it really kicked my butt but I did it and I am feeling much better now. I am sure I will feel even better tomorrow. I could hear several other mowers running in the neighborhood. I am actually got to be doing that again cause it means warm weather is here and I am sooooooo happy for that.

Posted by Annie at 08:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

I have been getting in walking each day that the weather has been good. Yesterday it was an hour walk to work on building stamina. Today was 30 minutes at lunch and plans to mow the yard this evening with a push mower. It's rough right now building up to be more active but I know it is worth it and I am starting to feel better. I know this will only get better.

I am also still working on cooking at home much more. I am really enjoying the control on my food that this gives me. I am glad to see spring here because it is so much easier to eat healthy when grilling and having warm weather foods like fresh fruits and salads. Those are the types of foods I like when the weather is warm....stuff that doesn't heat me up more.

Posted by Annie at 02:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (2)