In January I said "2011 is going to be my year. I will own it." I'll be honest, I didn't know what that meant at the time, but I knew that I meant it. At the time, I knew I was going to start a side business, and that I would use that extra income to feel more comfortable in my life. That's all I knew. And you know....2011 started very rocky. January and February did their best to knock me out...but...I dealt with it. What else was I supposed to do?
So - through all the struggles of the first two months, I knew there was something bigger going on (unintended pun will be clear soon). I felt unhappy - I didn't want to do much, and the more I didn't want to do much - the unhappier I felt. For anyone who knows me, you'll understand that I am not an unhappy person. I was tired every afternoon, and at first I was just chalking it up to my job, or maybe my living situation, or money issues.... then on February 27th, I decided that I really wanted to take "ANOTHER" stab at getting healthy. I figured I would take it slow and set a generous timeline. I said that I would start a 1oo day/30 lb challenge starting the next day, February 28th. So I did. And within a week only...I felt like everything changed. I felt better....not just healthier, but overall better. I have energy every day - all day. I feel better at work, I can think clearer, I have more energy after work, I have a better attitude. The best part is, it hasn't really been that hard. Each morning I get up at 5:50 and go to the gym. When I get bored w/ my workout, or when I realize it's not as hard as it was when I started, I switch it up a bit. Other than that - I'm just eating healthy - actually very healthy. Egg whites consume most of my day, but with the right spices, they are very good. It's been 28 days, and I'm down 20 lbs. I've never lost more than 16 at a time, so I feel pretty good and I'm inspired to keep it going.
Today was the first day that I felt....mmm.....not as alive and zippy as I have been since I started. For the first time, I didn't eat as healthy - not bad - just not good - and I feel like I just don't have the energy. I did go to the gym this morning, and other than that....pretty much nothing. It's made me feel bad, but...maybe my body is just saying I need to give it a rest. So while I feel kind of blah - I'm just going to accept it, and start a new day tomorrow to continue the last 10 pounds. :) Well...the last for this challenge, then on to the next 100 day/30 lb challenge.
Onto other news, the Tastefully Simple business is going well. I'm not looking for a full time gig, but...just enough to - feel better. So far so good. I have my first expo event this Saturday at the Heritage Center for the Docs vs. Jocks event to support the SMDC Foundation. I'm a little nervous, but more excited.
Roommates....I miss Tom. We still keep in touch though, and can't wait until I get the chance to visit. JoEllen moved - well basically yesterday. :( But she will be visiting often, and that will be nice, and Budha will certainly love it. :)
Yogi. Yogi Blue moved in about 3 weeks ago. He's a very good kitty, though he gets a little wild at night sometimes. He and Budha are doing pretty well. We haven't had any spats in about a week. so I think they are pretty used to each other now. So things are going well. A new roommate moved in today, and I think he'll work out just fine. He's already taken a liking to the pets, which makes me feel better about someone being around them when I'm not. Swimming starts next week, and in about 5 weeks volleyball starts. I think I've got a good grip on this year, and if so....I hope to keep that same grip on the rest of my life. :) I should make a little extra w/ the business, save a little more without going to lunch, and drinking less. I feel better, I'm happy with the new cat, I'm happy that my clothes can start feeling better, maybe 29 isn't such a bad age. Now, my beautiful dog is staring at me...I'm getting sleepy, but am looking forward to the week ahead...and I feel ready. Just in general....I feel ready.
To the remainder of 2011, bring it.
