Day 365 of my journey - Happy New Year!

WOW! I can't believe it has been a whole year since I started my journey - and what a journey it has been - 314 posts later. I didn't quite make posting everyday! But, boy 314 posts that is a lot of words and thoughts. WOA! So, what can I say about the last year? I lost 21 pounds, not the 80 I had said I set out to lose, but I am very happy with what I have lost because I have gained so much in the process. And, I know I will be at a healthy fit weight soon! It is rather odd to recap an entire year in words - something maybe I should do every year. It really makes one think about how each moment of life should be lived to the fullest. Looking back over my year I can say I have definitely had my ups and my downs - more ups than downs thank goodness! I have had quite an emotional journey looking back at my posts, and I have done many hours of exercise, plus I have tried a variety of new recipes and foods, and I have had a pretty fun year as a whole. And, I think this year has served as a year of learning, growing and figuring out how to release weight. I think I have it figured out now after many starts and stops and a lot of pondering, thinking and reading. We will see what the next few months shows weight release wise. In the meantime I am going to talk about what I have learned about exercising tomorrow, what I have learned about eating on Sunday and what I have learned about emotions, feelings, integrity, accountability, choices and consequences and all the other thought things on Monday, which by the way is what I think is by far the most important component in any weight loss journey. Hey, if you read my year of Blog posts that is more than obvious, isn’t it? Hahahahahaha! But, I think I have it under control now. I think I found the thing that will put everything into perspective. I know I am teasing now, but I will tell you all soon ….very soon. This year I learned to be a better gardener (still working on that!), learned to dance (sort of), taught some awesome students about International business, sold some houses, welcomed a new son-in-law into the family, welcomed two new grandson’s into the family, went to Las Vegas twice, celebrated my 11th wedding anniversary with Steve, saved a hummingbird, took a writing class, went to Universal Studios with my Pee Wee, and had the most fabulous 50th birthday ever, complete with a trip to Kona, Hawaii, a surprise limo ride and dinner with friends, fabulous and fun meals with many other friends and family, watching the Chargers win a shut out game (awesome) and swimming with dolphins. I truly am blessed and so very grateful for all that I have, and my wonderful family and friends, my great husband, my wonderful pets, and that I am continuing on this incredible journey. I wish everyone a happy, safe New Year’s. I am laying low finishing the last day of my juice fast, and really looking forward to my first day of healthy solid food and the first day of what I think is going to be the best year ever!!!! Blessing to all!

Juice Fast Cleanse day four

I am in to the final hours of day four of the juice fast. It isn't quite as bad as it might seem. I really don't want food - some of it actually smells and sounds awful. I guess that is a step in the right direction since most of the food that smells and sounds bad is food that probably shouldn't be consumed by any human.LOL! Nachos at the movie theater! Icky!!! Tomorrow will be the last day of the fast though - five days is enough. I figure I will be bringing out 2010 in a healthy cleansed state. So, 2011 can be fabulous. Another plus will be not having a hangover on New Years day - which I can't even remember the last time I didn't have at least a little hangover on January 1st! More tomorrow.

Juice Fast Cleanse Day Three

Okay day three is almost complete. Today I used my new juicer to make two gallons of juice - one had kale, parsley, carrots, beets, apple, celery, cucumber and ginger and the other has parsley, cucumber, celery, fennel and ginger. They both taste pretty good. So, we will see how I fair tomorrow. Today I had a massage this morning, which I think released more toxins because I felt very tired and sort of yucky afterward. I can't wait to see the benefits of this cleanse - they say after day three you start to feel really good. We shall see tomorrow. Time for me to get some more sleep.

Juice Fast - day two

I made it through one day of the juice fast so far. It was okay. I was hungry and tired and felt just yucky is the best way to describe it. But, from what I have read that is what happens when your body releases all the toxins and crap that you have put in it over the years. So, I am actually surprised I don't feel a lot worse considering what I have done to my body over the years. I will make it through today and hopefully when I get my juicer and can juice my own drinks I will be revived and able to do the fast for at least a day or two more. No promises though. From all I have read they say it is good to work up to a long juice fast, but they also say you should do it during a time when you don't have much going on. So, this week is the perfect time for me since I am just sort of organizing around my house and office. Okay, now it is 9 p.m. and I made it through today - but not without feeling not so good, and being very cold. And, I even went to an after Christmas Party and didn't partake of any of the goodies. Tomorrow I am getting a massage to help release more toxins. That should be good!!!!

Day 361....only four more to go for 2010

Today is the 361rd day of 2010 and the 361rd day of my journey. It has been a doozey, hasn't it? I can say I have learned a lot. I have been reviewing my posts so I can reflect on them on New Years Day. But, the big news today is that I have decided to do a juice fast cleanse starting this morning. I have ordered a juicer that should arrive via UPS tomorrow. Cleo and I are always so excited when the doorbell rings during the day because it is usually UPS. Hahahaha...no really it is!!! :) I was going to wait until the new year to do the juice cleanse, but decided yesterday - why wait....Do it now! So, I researched juicers and ended up buying the Omega VERT- HD. And, then I went to Whole Foods to buy all my organic vegetables and fruits (Unfortunately, my garden doesn't have too much it it right now.) and some Evolution juice to get my through today until my juicer arrives tomorrow. So, I will share how the juice fast goes. I would like to do it for 7-10 days - one of the reasons I decided to start now. Because come January 3rd I am going to be really working hard to get more real estate business, which means less time for personal things, and more hours working for this girl! Time for my next glass of juice. More later.

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

Today will be a day that I am eating as I please. Prime Rib, Mormon Potatoes, and broccoli casserole for dinner. But, I will be doing a juice fast soon - not sure if I will do it next week or wait until after the new year.

"Your thoughts and beliefs of the past have created this moment, and all the moments up to this moment. What you are now choosing to believe and think and say will create the next moment and the next day and the next month and the next year." - Louise L. Hay

I must have been thinking some good thoughts because today is turning out to be a great Christmas!!!! Keep thinking those good thoughts! Merry Christmas everyone!

Baking

Today I baked. Probably not the best thing for someone with a blog called fit by fifty to do. LOL! Anyway, I made fudge, shortbread, and English toffee. Tomorrow I am making jam thumbprints and maybe something else. Don't worry - I am not going to eat all of the goodies. I did sample a couple bites of the English toffee that broke off. No really! I am making tins with these goodies in them to give away at a Christmas Eve party. I know I shouldn't be giving away sweet stuff, but you know what it is only once a year. So.... I did it. I will be back on track in January. For now I am still nursing my sickness and my sore back. I'm sort of a wreck, but I know I will be better soon.

Still Organizing

I have to laugh because according to my blog I started organizing my office on December 9th and guess what I am still at it. Getting closer to organization - decided to look through all of my old files - found tax returns from 1987. Guess I don't need those anymore! LOL! The point of all this is to be organized to jump start the new year business wise. So, I better get back to it. I still haven't done any exercise because I am fighting a monster flu or cold. All, I can manage is moving a few files around my office. I hope I get well soon!

I am officially sick....

I have a sore throat now, and a crazy frog-like voice to go with it, plus my back still hurts. So, needless to say I have not done any exercise. I am trying to nurture myself back to health, while trying to get ready for Christmas too. As I look back on my posts it looks like I was sick earlier in the year and that sickness coincided with an incident where I felt hurt by someone. Funny that I am sick again after having hurtful words with my brother last weekend. I am thinking that my emotions really do dictate how I feel. So, I am going to focus on good thoughts for myself and disown all who say or think hurtful or bad things or thoughts about me. Plus, I am going to take my greens, drink lots of water, rest and eat healthy. And, I will be better very soon and back on my journey!!!

A message for me......

You are sooo close! Don't give up! Keep pushing ahead. Keep reaching for your goal. The Fae are letting you know that the next step in your life is right around the corner! However, you must take this time to shield yourself and keep yourself away from those who may cause you harm or ...any lack in confidence. Cleanse your world! Detox it! It would also help you if you were to detox a bit. Only a small cleanse. Nothing big. But honor your feelings at this time because they will be at their purist! ♥

Out of commission

I didn't workout this morning or yesterday because some how I hurt my lower back over the weekend - could have been all the driving, or the hard seats and the Charger game or maybe a combo of that and tight hamstrings from my walks up the hill last week combined with inactivity sitting and driving. I am feeling some better now - but yikkeess not a good feeling! I am hoping to be back to normal by Thursday - back to doing my 1-3 miles a day, plus workouts. And, now I still have to get a tree, decorate and go shopping for Christmas - so I better feel better real soon!  Reiki! And, positive thoughts for me.

Best football game ever!!!

The Charger game today was awesome - great seats and all that manifesting that they win worked.Hahahahahaha! No really?! Score 31-0 Chargers!  Woo Hoo!! I had an great weekend. But, I do wonder why some people have such an affect on a person. Why do we listen to the negative things people say about us?

3.2 miles yesterday and 1.2 today

That's right, I walk/jogged three miles yesterday with my husband, Steve, and Cleo, by wonderful doggie - not sure how much they liked it. LOL!  Actually Cleo liked it a lot - lots of things to smell and see, if you know what I mean. I think Steve got an idea of what I did at the Biggest Loser Resort when I told him the hikes were twice as long and then five more hours of exercise. I could see him sort of cringe! Today I did the short route with just the pup. I plan to alternate lengths to build up to my goals. I plan to sign up for a 5K and a 10K with my friend Sue - soon we will know which ones. Other than that I have spent almost the entire day cleaning and organizing my office to get a head start on a great year in Real Estate next year. That has been a lot of mental exercise. LOL! No really - I am not the best organizer - right now I haveeverything out of all my cabinets and bookshelves and only a small portion put back. Argh! I will finish it up tomorrow, after my 2.2 mile walk in the morning. Then we are off to San Diego for the Charger game on Sunday. Woo Hoo!

Be careful of what you wish for....

 Suzanne, not just because you might get it, but because in the wishing, you may reinforce its absence in your life.  Better to give a great, BIG "Yeehaa! Thank you! Whoohooo!" in advance for having already received it, and act as if you already have.  Whoohoooo!      The Universe

I get these daily emails with positive thoughts and this was the one today. Just like I said last night! Woo Hoo!!

Enough is Enough...back on the straight and narrow!!!

After Las Vegas....I have decided that I still need some monitoring so to speak. And, I have put my gowearfit monitor back on and am starting to log my calories on the website again. I found out that when not monitoring myself I went right back to my old habits - not good. But, now that is over!!! I had a great time in Las Vegas, even went to a night club until 4 a.m. - hence part of the problem, but also part of the fun! Hahahaha!!!! I guess we all need to have a little fun every now and then, but ever since I went to Hawaii (which was about a month ago) I have been way off of my fitness journey. I was having one big month long birthday celebration without any thoughts about eating healthy or exercising!!!! - which is the way it should be when you turn fifty!!!! LOL! But, now it is time to get back on track. I had a great workout this morning - oh boy was it hard though after all that time off. I guess I thought maintenance meant party time - well I guess since it was my birthday it WAS party time. Hahahaha! Okay! Now what? Just healthy eating and exercising regularly - no big pressure to make my goal by my birthday anymore since it is past. But, I still want to and will make my goal - I am hoping sometime in 2011. I am going to set some other fitness goals for myself this year. I am thinking maybe a mini triathlon, or a mini bi-athlon, or maybe a series of goals - 5K, 10K, bi-athlon, mini triathlon - not sure yet what I am going to do. Anyone done anything like this have any suggestions? The other thing that I am going to do is get my personal training certificate this year, and probably one in some sort of nutrition too. I'm going to act the part of what I am going to be NOW! And, most importantly I am going to be in a state of joy while enjoying life - always being in gratitude about what I have and thinking positive about what the future will bring.

“I have noticed that the Universe loves gratitude. The more grateful you are, the more goodies you get. When I say ‘goodies,’ I don’t mean only material things. I mean all the people, places, and experiences that make life so wonderfully worth living.” - Louise L. Hay

Hmmmmmm.....words to ponder. I'm going to keep thinking those good thoughts in gratitude! How about you?

Practicing the Power of Joy to win

I am here in Las Vegas practicing the power of joy and positive thought to see if I can win big. I won some last night, but tonight I am really going to push the limits with my positivity to win! I know some my doubt, but we shall see what happens. I can see myself jumping for joy when I hit it big. And, I see a number with a lot of digets and zeros! Hahahahaha...no really! :) On the food front - this is a tough place to keep on track food wise, but did a lot of walking today. I'll let you know how my positive thinking and vibe work works out tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Las Vegas here I come....again

We are leaving to spend a few days in Las Vegas at the Bellagio. I am looking forward to going, but I know I probably won't get in any exercise. But, that is okay with me. I am going to work out tomorrow morning before we go - the first time since November 18th - uh oh that is two weeks. That's okay - I just took a little break. LOL! I'll be back to my schedule next week when we return home - hopefully a little richer! Woo Hoo! I'll keep you posted.