Cavemom is too fluffy

[Jakkals]

I'm so sorry to hear that. 

[Erick the Red]

I am sorry for your loss.  Take the time you need.  Staying active and eating moderately should help you keep your attitude up though. 

[cavemom]

I'm so sorry to hear that. 

 

I am sorry for your loss.  Take the time you need.  Staying active and eating moderately should help you keep your attitude up though. 

 

Thanks, guys.  Erick, you're right.  I need to just do my goals, and it'll help me feel better.  Motivation isn't always going to be there.  I just have to do it anyway.

 

For my goals:

Goal 1: Doing well with the 10,000 steps.  This hasn't been too big of a problem for me.  The yoga, on the other hand, is not going well.  I don't know why, but I just don't ever want to do it, even though I always feel good afterward.  I need to maybe figure out a set time to do this, and just make myself go at that time, no matter how I'm feeling.

 

Goal 2:

Meal Plan for this week:

Monday: Creamy Ham, Peas, and Ranch Pasta

Tuesday: Red Beans and Sausage Gumbo

Wednesday: Slow Cooked Beef Roast

Thursday: Skillet Balsamic Chicken

Friday: Baked Beef and Rice Tacos

Saturday: Dinner at a Scouting event

Sunday: Dinner at a family event

 

Still have been eating too much sugar, and haven't been super smart about snacks on the weekends.  And I need to drink more water and do less stupid snacking in the afternoons. 

 

Goal 3: Jump roping is just about non-existent.  I need to be doing 8 minutes a day this week.  I didn't do any yesterday.  And I didn't do any today because I was having major knee pain for some reason.  I am going to get back on it tomorrow.  Maybe I won't do 8 minutes in a row; it might just be a minute or two at a time throughout the day to total 8 minutes.

 

All that to say, I am back in this.  I'm sick of making excuses and then looking in the mirror and not liking what I see.

[Raxie]

I'm so sorry, cavemom.  Your attitude is unbelievably impressive though!  You are amazing.

[yllwrssr4me]

cavemom

im traveling next week, i may have to bring a jump rope with me its agreat idea. i'm honestly realy excited to be able to workout without the baby

[yllwrssr4me]

Day two was good, and today's going pretty well too. I have been eating little bits of candy here and there. I don't know why I'm doing it. We have a candy jar with hard candy that my kids got at some birthday party. I don't even really like hard candy. I've got to stop it.

Walking today has gone much better than the first two days. Those days I had to do some walking around the house before bed to get the last couple thousand steps. But as of right now, I'm at about 9,300 and there's plenty of time left in the day.

I feel you on the candy, we just throw it away, dont even let it in the house. but our guy in not really aware of the loss of said candy yet

[cavemom]

I'm so sorry, cavemom.  Your attitude is unbelievably impressive though!  You are amazing.

 

Thanks, Raxie!  That's so nice of you to say.

 

 

cavemom

im traveling next week, i may have to bring a jump rope with me its agreat idea. i'm honestly realy excited to be able to workout without the baby

 

I thought about bringing a jump rope with me on our vacation, but as anyone who has been to Disneyland knows, by the end of the day your feet and legs are hurting so bad just the thought of jump roping is way too much.  I think a jump rope is fantastic for most vacations though, because it takes so little space in your bag.

 

 

I feel you on the candy, we just throw it away, dont even let it in the house. but our guy in not really aware of the loss of said candy yet

 

Yeah, I probably could have thrown this away, and my kids might not have even cared that much.  I need to just overcome my sweet tooth, though.  If there is any sugar in the house in any type of food, I will find it and I will eat it.  I just need to make myself want healthy stuff instead.

[cavemom]

And I just want to take a minute to say that even though I'm sad about my grandma's passing, I'm going to try to remember her by trying to be like her.  She was always smiling and happy, and I can never ever remember a time seeing her angry or even in a bad mood.  Every time we would visit her, she would insist on cooking us something delicious, even if we were just stopping by for a short visit.  She was one of the most kind and selfless people I ever knew.  She spent most of her life serving other people, and I believe everyone who knew her loved her.  I want to be like that.  I want to be healthy and fit, but I also want to be a light to others like she was and be healthy on the inside too.

[Erick the Red]

I'm going to try to remember her by trying to be like her. 

 

Best way anyone can be remembered.

[rowan]

Cavemom - 

 

I'm so glad you're deciding to honor your grandma by taking care of yourself and striving to emulate her good qualities.  She sounds like an admirable woman, and I think you already have so much of that light and spirit to share with the world.  You've done great things here on this forum, and you are very, very loved.

 

Keep warm, and power through week 3!

[cavemom]

Thank you, Rowan.  It means a lot to me for you to say that.

[LittleTurtle]

And I just want to take a minute to say that even though I'm sad about my grandma's passing, I'm going to try to remember her by trying to be like her.  She was always smiling and happy, and I can never ever remember a time seeing her angry or even in a bad mood.  Every time we would visit her, she would insist on cooking us something delicious, even if we were just stopping by for a short visit.  She was one of the most kind and selfless people I ever knew.  She spent most of her life serving other people, and I believe everyone who knew her loved her.  I want to be like that.  I want to be healthy and fit, but I also want to be a light to others like she was and be healthy on the inside too.

I want to express my sincere sympathy for your loss.  What you've said here touched me (it reminded me of my grandfather).  

 

PS - Great job with the 10,000 steps!

 

Take care of yourself: mind, body, and soul.  

[Raxie]

And I just want to take a minute to say that even though I'm sad about my grandma's passing, I'm going to try to remember her by trying to be like her.  She was always smiling and happy, and I can never ever remember a time seeing her angry or even in a bad mood.  Every time we would visit her, she would insist on cooking us something delicious, even if we were just stopping by for a short visit.  She was one of the most kind and selfless people I ever knew.  She spent most of her life serving other people, and I believe everyone who knew her loved her.  I want to be like that.  I want to be healthy and fit, but I also want to be a light to others like she was and be healthy on the inside too.

 

That's really an amazing outlook, cavemom.  That's the best anyone can ask for I think.

[rowan]

Hey Cavemom - just checking in again to say HAI and hope your week 4 is going well! Do what you can, and be proud of yourself!

[Chanda]

I am so sorry to read about your loss. It sounds like your grandmother was an amazing woman from your description. Those are characteristics which so many people underestimate these days. You'll do her memory honour by learning from her example.

[rowan]

Hi Cavemom!  Hope you're doing well and taking care of yourself - hope you join us for next challenge!