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!!!
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