GO TO BED! It is not OK to deprive yourself of sleep. It’s a non-negotiable part of a healthy lifestyle.
You know this… now go do it.. and gosh darn it… BRUSH YOUR TEETH.

Posted in Journal, Notes To Self... 12 Comments »

One bottomless pit, eat everything in sight, sugar laden weekend is NOT the end of the world. Appreciate the time you with the family this weekend. Pat yourself on the back for making a big batch of chili for lunches all week. Breath a sigh of relief that your house is becoming a home. [...]

Posted in Journal, Notes To Self... 14 Comments »

Pat yourself on the back. You got up this morning. Made your favorite breakfast with the little guy. Got to work on time. Cooked dinner after coming home later then expected. Prepared lunches for you and the child. Finished putting together the rest of the furniture and even posted a quick idea on GreenLiteBites.
And [...]

Posted in Food Journals, Journal, Notes To Self... 6 Comments »

It’s possible. It really is possible! You went to work early, stayed late, came home to the mess you are calling an apartment, cooked dinner, enjoyed time with the family, made lunches, folded clothes, picked out what you are wearing tomorrow and even filled out the rebate forms for the news appliances.
Now… go start [...]

Posted in Journal, Notes To Self... 10 Comments »

You do not HAVE to be the garbage disposal. Just because the husband and the kid didn’t finish their lunch/diners/desserts/whatever does not mean you have to.
Now… do what you can to prepare for the week and get day 1 of that challenge underway while watching Mad Men! :)

Posted in Fighting the Funk, Notes To Self... 11 Comments »

You are not fat. So you ate a bit munch while dealing with everything. Totally not a big deal.
You are still a runner. A week off does not undo that last year of running progress you have made. Strap on the shoes and get out there this weekend. Nothing to it but to [...]

Posted in Journal, Notes To Self... 22 Comments »

You AREN’T HUNGRY… you are just looking for a snack while watching TV. Yesterday it was the dreaded dorritos.. the day before the cinnamon fish. It’s not that you can’t have these things it’s just that you are only eating out of habit. Break the pattern. Eat when hungry not when bored/sad/happy/stressed/whatever. Let’s get back [...]

Posted in Journal, Notes To Self... 16 Comments »

Never… EVER… do this to yourself again. Too much on your plate in an understatement. In the middle of building a new house involving a long temporary move, starting a new full time job and raising a 4 year old you decide to take on a new blogging project that involves writing posts for [...]

Posted in Journal, Notes To Self... 4 Comments »

Did grabbing a spoon and the gallon of ice cream last night really make you feel any better?
Get a grip!
Now… you are up early… go pack a lunch and grab some workout clothes. You are going to go to yoga tonight and lift some weights. THAT will make you feel better. I promise.

Posted in Journal, Notes To Self... 9 Comments »

You didn’t get your run in this morning. What were you going to do? Leave the toddler home alone sleeping?

Posted in Food Journals, Journal, Notes To Self... 6 Comments »