Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Successful Healthy Lifestyle--What does it take?: Transitions...
Successful Healthy Lifestyle--What does it take?: Transitions...: Transitions in life....where do I start with this one?! I always find growth here--sometimes in my waist line unfortunately! But always i...
Transitions...
Transitions in life....where do I start with this one?!
I always find growth here--sometimes in my waist line unfortunately! But always in character. "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger"--right?
I have to tell myself that often in times of transition, otherwise I just want to throw up my arms and give up. Getting frustrated or mad gives me no satisfaction so it's just a waste of energy for me.
I'm there....at said point....
Not a good time for it though...and shouldn't the new year mean new beginnings and bright positive light shed on my life? Or is that only in fairy tales? You know that mental frustration side effects else where too...skin irritation, headaches (DUH!), weight gain from stress, etc! Who needs that on top of already being at a mental block?!?! No one!
So why is it easier said than done to get out of our own way? Because you know that we are only "stuck" because we keep ourselves there. Is it our fear/apprehension dealing with change? Is it that "unknown" that makes us uneasy? If we knew what it was would we be proactive in addressing it so we wouldn't be stuck? Or is it the addressing of it that makes us uncomfortable?
This is the question(s) I have for you...and ME. In points of transition how do we give/allow ourselves the ability to take the next step? Our mind is a very powerful part of us--it controls our mood, our appetitite, our actions, etc. How do we keep it in check? That's my focus for the next couple of weeks--keeping myself in mental check--proactively.
Because a healthy mind = a healthy body!
Until next time....
Healthy Holidays!
I always find growth here--sometimes in my waist line unfortunately! But always in character. "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger"--right?
I have to tell myself that often in times of transition, otherwise I just want to throw up my arms and give up. Getting frustrated or mad gives me no satisfaction so it's just a waste of energy for me.
I'm there....at said point....
Not a good time for it though...and shouldn't the new year mean new beginnings and bright positive light shed on my life? Or is that only in fairy tales? You know that mental frustration side effects else where too...skin irritation, headaches (DUH!), weight gain from stress, etc! Who needs that on top of already being at a mental block?!?! No one!
So why is it easier said than done to get out of our own way? Because you know that we are only "stuck" because we keep ourselves there. Is it our fear/apprehension dealing with change? Is it that "unknown" that makes us uneasy? If we knew what it was would we be proactive in addressing it so we wouldn't be stuck? Or is it the addressing of it that makes us uncomfortable?
This is the question(s) I have for you...and ME. In points of transition how do we give/allow ourselves the ability to take the next step? Our mind is a very powerful part of us--it controls our mood, our appetitite, our actions, etc. How do we keep it in check? That's my focus for the next couple of weeks--keeping myself in mental check--proactively.
Because a healthy mind = a healthy body!
Until next time....
Healthy Holidays!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Wrapped up! Not in the holiday sense...
While these eight weeks of the assigned project have gone by VERY fast, I feel that my work here is far from over. I don't say this just for my own benefit but for those out there who are, have, and will go through the struggle of choosing a healthy lifestyle like I did three years ago.
In looking at this topic/idea/question deeper, I came to find that there were many layers to the mental aspect of healthy living. The two main points being emotional and empowering/positive thoughts. There have been studies on this for a while now but it's still somewhat new to the healthy living field and not quite as discussed when it comes to what's "required" to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
I've jokingly said that I wish I were one of those women that sheds weight when I stress out or get depressed but I'm quite the opposite--I pack them on and much faster than they come off! Truth be told, I probably wouldn't be as aware of the connection if my body did respond like that. Packing on the lbs is more 'in my face' so I'm much more aware when it happens and more proactive about doing something to combat it!
To piggy back on that....I've always come to learn how powerful and influential my mind can be on myself. I've always said (once I was old enough to realize it) that I am my own worst critic/enemy. I'd be the first to critize myself if I did something wrong or not to my best ability. So I know that when I'm not giving my best effort to being a healthy version of myself I will be more harsh then anyone else will be--dietician, personal trainer, etc. I need to watch out for me, not anyone else! LOL! That's part of the reason my studio looks a lot like it did when I was younger/growing up! I have pictures, quotes, visioin boards, etc plastered all over the place. There's very little white/negative (as we say in the art world) space in my place. If there's a spot that I can post something that will motivate or inspire me, I will--even in my bathroom there's some things! My kitchen wall in covered in pictures of Italy, Italian people and food b/c remembering all the wonderful memories I have from there make me happy! In addition to they motivate me to work harder so I can go back sooner and more often!
I adjusted the 'title' of this blog b/c I decided I want to continue this inquiry beyond my course. So I hope this grows into a bigger discussion and we find more ideas and answers to what we are looking at.
Thanks for the time and input of those who contributed to the project--much appreciated!!!
In looking at this topic/idea/question deeper, I came to find that there were many layers to the mental aspect of healthy living. The two main points being emotional and empowering/positive thoughts. There have been studies on this for a while now but it's still somewhat new to the healthy living field and not quite as discussed when it comes to what's "required" to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
I've jokingly said that I wish I were one of those women that sheds weight when I stress out or get depressed but I'm quite the opposite--I pack them on and much faster than they come off! Truth be told, I probably wouldn't be as aware of the connection if my body did respond like that. Packing on the lbs is more 'in my face' so I'm much more aware when it happens and more proactive about doing something to combat it!
To piggy back on that....I've always come to learn how powerful and influential my mind can be on myself. I've always said (once I was old enough to realize it) that I am my own worst critic/enemy. I'd be the first to critize myself if I did something wrong or not to my best ability. So I know that when I'm not giving my best effort to being a healthy version of myself I will be more harsh then anyone else will be--dietician, personal trainer, etc. I need to watch out for me, not anyone else! LOL! That's part of the reason my studio looks a lot like it did when I was younger/growing up! I have pictures, quotes, visioin boards, etc plastered all over the place. There's very little white/negative (as we say in the art world) space in my place. If there's a spot that I can post something that will motivate or inspire me, I will--even in my bathroom there's some things! My kitchen wall in covered in pictures of Italy, Italian people and food b/c remembering all the wonderful memories I have from there make me happy! In addition to they motivate me to work harder so I can go back sooner and more often!
I adjusted the 'title' of this blog b/c I decided I want to continue this inquiry beyond my course. So I hope this grows into a bigger discussion and we find more ideas and answers to what we are looking at.
Thanks for the time and input of those who contributed to the project--much appreciated!!!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
SMC MA Action Res Journal: Successful Healthy Lifestyle: Feel LIke a Living Experiment
SMC MA Action Res Journal: Successful Healthy Lifestyle: Feel LIke a Living Experiment: This weekend has me feeling like I'm a living experiemnt of my own inquiry. What I mean by this is that, at this point in my own personal w...
Feel LIke a Living Experiment
This weekend has me feeling like I'm a living experiemnt of my own inquiry. What I mean by this is that, at this point in my own personal weight loss journey (90 lbs) I somewhat feel like I've got this down. I know (for the most part) what works and doesn't work for my body and what my triggers are. But this weekend I'm feeling "off." I kind of have been since about Thursday of this past week and I know what has triggered it but not sure how to "squash" it!
This Fall has been unsually busy for me espeically this past week. My best friend married her soul mate and I was a bridesmaid. In addition to, my boyfriend was in town for this event and to spend some time with me. To bring this whirlwind to a close, I had one last wedding last night of a childhood friend marrying her soulmate and our hometown's mayor! I'm exhausted to say the least--this morning I slept in until 930am (that's VERY rare for me)!
I realized tonight what the "off" part is in regards to my boyfriend leaving town--this isn't the first time...we are currently in a long distance relationship so this is our "normal." But this time I realized that we work SO much better physically together even with a good of a job that we do of being apart. We get work done (and done well) together, we have fun, we are happy, etc. I'm at the point where I get it...while we know how to do long distance, we do toghether 100 times better! I think it was that last of my "hurdles" of trust to get over--not trusting him when we are apart, I got that down at some point a while back. But in trusting my heart that is really is the one for me and that us apart isn't what's meant to be.
Before I get carried away, this isn't a "love blog" it's a healthy living mentality one. So to stay on track....
My healthy mentality here is that I know (through and through) that I've met my "better half" and that what I've felt before isn't just missing him but missing my other half. It's the whole idea of you don't know what you are missing until you don't have it anymore.
So to get off my pitty party habits that I've had all weekend....I need to get back to what is my "regular" schedule of life. Work, school, working out, and eating right. I know this is a holiday week but all the more reason to get back on my track--plus I turn 30 in two weeks, no need to throw myself a pitty party!
So at this point--on a personal level--mentality plays a key role in my healthy living. Without being aware of my "hiccups", emotions, negativity, etc. I would fall off "track". In addition to, being aware and addressing what ever it is that is hindering me from progressing is important too. Without addressing it, I continue to stay in that "stuck" mode which over time can pull me back to where I started. I'll probably go more into that later. I'm not trying to answer this all in one post, nor do I think I have.
Until later,
Healthy Thoughts!
This Fall has been unsually busy for me espeically this past week. My best friend married her soul mate and I was a bridesmaid. In addition to, my boyfriend was in town for this event and to spend some time with me. To bring this whirlwind to a close, I had one last wedding last night of a childhood friend marrying her soulmate and our hometown's mayor! I'm exhausted to say the least--this morning I slept in until 930am (that's VERY rare for me)!
I realized tonight what the "off" part is in regards to my boyfriend leaving town--this isn't the first time...we are currently in a long distance relationship so this is our "normal." But this time I realized that we work SO much better physically together even with a good of a job that we do of being apart. We get work done (and done well) together, we have fun, we are happy, etc. I'm at the point where I get it...while we know how to do long distance, we do toghether 100 times better! I think it was that last of my "hurdles" of trust to get over--not trusting him when we are apart, I got that down at some point a while back. But in trusting my heart that is really is the one for me and that us apart isn't what's meant to be.
Before I get carried away, this isn't a "love blog" it's a healthy living mentality one. So to stay on track....
My healthy mentality here is that I know (through and through) that I've met my "better half" and that what I've felt before isn't just missing him but missing my other half. It's the whole idea of you don't know what you are missing until you don't have it anymore.
So to get off my pitty party habits that I've had all weekend....I need to get back to what is my "regular" schedule of life. Work, school, working out, and eating right. I know this is a holiday week but all the more reason to get back on my track--plus I turn 30 in two weeks, no need to throw myself a pitty party!
So at this point--on a personal level--mentality plays a key role in my healthy living. Without being aware of my "hiccups", emotions, negativity, etc. I would fall off "track". In addition to, being aware and addressing what ever it is that is hindering me from progressing is important too. Without addressing it, I continue to stay in that "stuck" mode which over time can pull me back to where I started. I'll probably go more into that later. I'm not trying to answer this all in one post, nor do I think I have.
Until later,
Healthy Thoughts!
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
25 Reasons Why YOU Are Choosing to Live Healthier
We want to know why you are choosing (or have chosen) to live a healthier life. If you can't list 25 that's ok, just do as many as you can! Thanks!!
(to leave your 25 reasons just comment to our blog)
(to leave your 25 reasons just comment to our blog)
They say it's like being in the FOG...
Having grown up in the San Francisco Bay Area I should be used to fog, but this is not that same kind of 'fog' nor was I prepared for it! This project makes sense in 'black and white' at first but someohow getting into it, it got confusing.
A lot happened my first stage/week in this project. For the first time in 5 years I'm able to see the world clearly--I finally got the proper attention/care for the eye disease that I was diagnosed with about 6 years ago! Which is a good point to this process as a whole that I personally am on! At times I need to be nudged to move forward but even though I'm nudged, it requires action on my part to make that move. No one can move someone where they don't want to go--or even if they do, they can move right back to where they were. This particular 'nudge' came from the DMV in the form of a Driver's License renewal notice that I had to go into the DMV for. Well, news flash--you won't pass the vision test without fixing your eyes! So there you go--nudged but took action on my own.
I find that this pertains to the Action Research Method project that I (and the rest of my group memebers) are about to embark on because we are looking at what it takes to be 'successful' in taking the first (and continued) steps toward/on your own healthy lifestyle journey. I choose to look at the mental aspect because I feel that there is a lot of importance but little attention made to this necessary aspect of the journey. All too often we choose to focus on the eating and exercising but not on what is mentally/emotionally/spiritually necessary to find and continue to find success on this journey.
So in my next post I will intro you to what the Action Research Method is and the group participants who will be researching this inquiry.
Until then...
Healthy Living!
A lot happened my first stage/week in this project. For the first time in 5 years I'm able to see the world clearly--I finally got the proper attention/care for the eye disease that I was diagnosed with about 6 years ago! Which is a good point to this process as a whole that I personally am on! At times I need to be nudged to move forward but even though I'm nudged, it requires action on my part to make that move. No one can move someone where they don't want to go--or even if they do, they can move right back to where they were. This particular 'nudge' came from the DMV in the form of a Driver's License renewal notice that I had to go into the DMV for. Well, news flash--you won't pass the vision test without fixing your eyes! So there you go--nudged but took action on my own.
I find that this pertains to the Action Research Method project that I (and the rest of my group memebers) are about to embark on because we are looking at what it takes to be 'successful' in taking the first (and continued) steps toward/on your own healthy lifestyle journey. I choose to look at the mental aspect because I feel that there is a lot of importance but little attention made to this necessary aspect of the journey. All too often we choose to focus on the eating and exercising but not on what is mentally/emotionally/spiritually necessary to find and continue to find success on this journey.
So in my next post I will intro you to what the Action Research Method is and the group participants who will be researching this inquiry.
Until then...
Healthy Living!
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