This reflection shot captures how foggy I have felt all week. Between being sick, not sleeping, trying to see clients, and keep up the apt (a losing battle at the moment), I had a 'bad' week. Food wise I kept making terrible choices because I kept thinking if I ate I would 'feel better' truth was I needed to just sleep or go for a walk.
After eating fast food three times, attending two parties with great food and alcohol, and eating snacks all week because the last thing I wanted to do was cook in a dirty kitchen... I was expecting a huge gain on the scale. Mostly water because of all the salt I ate. I had myself pretty stressed out all week over weighing in today and having to write about it. So, I was actually relieved to see just a 1.5 lb weight gain.
I really like the fact that I can say I have lost 3.5lbs this month and that even if that is all I lose each month I will be 40plus pounds lighter than I am right now. Those little pounds will add up fast :)
I can't wait to feel good enough to go to the gym again. Hopefully, that will be tomorrow! I truly miss working out!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
me 4
Jason & Adam
The parents of Butters and Betty :) We got to spend a wonderful evening with them playing Clue and celebrating their 5th Anniversary.
butters and betty
Friday's Shot
These are Gus' play buddies. He gets to see Butters and Betty at least once a week while Kim gets her massage.
morning with the horses
We spend Thursday morning taking pictures of horses with a client. It was a lot of fun and this guy was a real ham :)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
sick day
I noticed it was bed time and I had not picked up my camera all day. I had barely done anything all day. I also thought it was very ironic that Kim and I spent 2 1/2 hours watching 'The Dog Whisperer' while Gus decorated the apartment. We were both just too sick to really care or play :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
me --week 3
So here is this week's portrait. Not quite a self-portrait, Kim took it and processed it when I asked her to :)
Weight-wise, I was very nervous to get on the scale. Because of weather, time issues, and 'life' I had eaten out Friday and Saturday and had not been in the gym all week. I had however, walked outside and done a few things around the house.
I took a deep breath and told myself that the number on the scale was not a measure of success or failure for the week. I was only getting on the scale to get one piece of information that helps me with my overall health. I was very happy to see a one pound loss, which makes it five for the month :)
Sunday, January 23, 2011
adventures in romance
Got to the end of the day without picking up the camera again, so before going to bed I took a picture of the book I am using with my last clients of the evening.
Saturdays are currently my busiest life coaching day. I LOVE working with so many amazing people who are all in such different places along their hero's journey!
Friday, January 21, 2011
snowy sunrise
Very frigid morning, wind chill well below 0! So worth it for the light and watching Gus play in the snow.
Inside Outside
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
poppycat
The now very large mysterious Poppycat makes a rare and tentative appearance downstairs. She is checking to see where the puppy monster is......
Monday, January 17, 2011
exploding pie
Jenna had a strong hankering for Cherry Pie. Since she was willing to pit 3 pounds of fresh cherries, I made one for her :)
Filling
3 pounds fresh cherries
1/3 cup raw coconut sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons rice flour
The crusts were pre-made gluten free ones.
We are hoping by the time I finish posting it will have cooled just enough to eat.
self portrait (#2)
I ate very well, Calorie Counter told me I burned over 1200-2000 more calories than I consumed each and every day, I exercised in and out of the gym, I was happily busy with work and not overly focused on 'losing weight' --just being healthy...yet with all that the scale didn't budge.
Now, instead of being devastated, angry, frustrated with my body, believing 'life's not fair' and that I will NEVER be good enough to lose the weight.... I realize I am perfect the way I am. I am healthier, breathing better, clothes fit better, have more energy and living an amazing life right this moment. I don't need to lose another pound to 'start' living. It has taken 3 full years of hard work to get to this point!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
money tree
It has been a crazy busy day. I got to the end of it and realized I hadn't taken my picture yet. When I looked around I saw the Money tree my daughter Kayleigh gave me for Mother's Day it was the perfect thing to shoot. I had a short call with her today and I think of her everyday when I see my little tree. I can't believe I have kept it alive for so long :)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Intuitive Decision Making
I can't believe I went off to beautiful historic Bardstown without my camera. Here are the workbooks I created for the workshop that I taught today, the reason I was in Bardstown.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
snowday
Tuesday's Picture
Love waking up to snow days, especially when the plan was to stay home today anyway :)
galapalooza
Monday's Picture
We were downtown for business yesterday and I loved how this guy looked like he was peeking around the corner :)
Sunday, January 9, 2011
me
Sunday's Picture
If I am teaching self love and acceptance I need to keep practicing it. I have a real issue being in front of the camera so I am pushing myself to post one self-portrait a week. This also goes along with my goal to lose the last of my weight this year. Four more pounds gone this week :)
cold morning
Saturday's picture
Our furnace went out Saturday morning that lead to some interesting patterns of condensation on the kitchen window while cooking.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
cold walk
Friday's Picture
We had to get new front tires for the car. The one block walk to KFC where we waited for Firestone to be done was COLD!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
christmas village
Last night for the village, actually it 'should' have been taken down this morning, but did not get around to it :)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Susan
The big cupcake fulfilled its destiny. Everyone at the party got normal sized cupcakes and my sister got the big one all to herself. :)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
big cupcake
New cake pan, this bad boy is 25X the size of a 'regular' cupcake. Made it for my sister's birthday tomorrow (Wed).
Monday, January 3, 2011
steeple
Well it didn't take long for 365 to 'take hold' again. We saw the beautiful light on the steeple on our way home from the store and had to stop to shoot it :) This is what I LOVE about this project it, it puts the awareness of the little beauties back into my day.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Gus at the park 1/2/11
First time learning to run up and down the hill. He was one tuckered pup after chasing shadows and running at full speed for almost an hour.
