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What steps have you made so far this year to improve your quality of life?
I have started to eat better, cut out the fast food and soda. I have also started to exercise more. One thing I think I still need to work on is dealing with stress. I really noticed this weekend that stress really makes me moody, and then I end up eating worse and/ not exercising.
In the past year my home has become much more noisy and chaotic. We have a one year old that typically is still up once a night or is cranky teething. My oldest daughter has been sick more lately, and then also my father in law that lives with us has been sick. My once non verbal son, is now very verbal and also likes to make lots of noise playing on the computer. Also my twin teenage stepdaughters have been living with us.
I let all the noise and cammotion build up until my head feels like it is going to explode...and then I explode. I get crabby with everyone. Then I feel like when I settle down I need to grab food that I shouldn't (and haven't) eat. Yesterday I did this and I actually did feel better after....but now I am realizing it wasn't the food that made me feel better....it was that the house was quieter and I got to sit and enjoy a movie.
Later this week I will start another 21 day challenge....and I am going to start today and make it a bit longer. The week off so far has not been good. I need to keep myself focused, write goals, and menus. I need to keep exercising. One thing I am going to add that I didnt though is walking. Walking is a stress reliever for me. I even noticed that walking in the house to a dvd helps me. I think this is because everyone knows that the exercise time is a time for me, so I have the livingroom and tv and they go into a different room (not necesarily for me, but because they want to do something else). I however think now that it is staying light out a little longer, that I am going to try to get out and go for a walk by myself.
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I have started to eat better, cut out the fast food and soda. I have also started to exercise more. One thing I think I still need to work on is dealing with stress. I really noticed this weekend that stress really makes me moody, and then I end up eating worse and/ not exercising.
In the past year my home has become much more noisy and chaotic. We have a one year old that typically is still up once a night or is cranky teething. My oldest daughter has been sick more lately, and then also my father in law that lives with us has been sick. My once non verbal son, is now very verbal and also likes to make lots of noise playing on the computer. Also my twin teenage stepdaughters have been living with us.
I let all the noise and cammotion build up until my head feels like it is going to explode...and then I explode. I get crabby with everyone. Then I feel like when I settle down I need to grab food that I shouldn't (and haven't) eat. Yesterday I did this and I actually did feel better after....but now I am realizing it wasn't the food that made me feel better....it was that the house was quieter and I got to sit and enjoy a movie.
Later this week I will start another 21 day challenge....and I am going to start today and make it a bit longer. The week off so far has not been good. I need to keep myself focused, write goals, and menus. I need to keep exercising. One thing I am going to add that I didnt though is walking. Walking is a stress reliever for me. I even noticed that walking in the house to a dvd helps me. I think this is because everyone knows that the exercise time is a time for me, so I have the livingroom and tv and they go into a different room (not necesarily for me, but because they want to do something else). I however think now that it is staying light out a little longer, that I am going to try to get out and go for a walk by myself.
You can join Mamavation tonight as they discuss detoxing.
MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV.
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You can do it. Stress is a killer. But instead of grabbing something that's bad you can always grab "good" foods. fruits, nuts, or talk a walk. Walking always seems to calm me down. HOpe you have a great week
ReplyDeleteIt's great you're able to have some "you" time when exercising! It's so important for relieving stress, I think! Good luck with your 21 day challenge!
ReplyDeleteSo proud of your progress on the 21 day challenge. I had to quit in the first week, but will be back for next month. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, stress is tough. By knowing what you face and preparing for it, it can get easier. Planning, prepping and banishing have helped me. If all I have are carrot sticks and kale chips to nosh on, I tend to not eat as many. Have a great week!
Stress!!! It gets us all! Keep up the good work! You def deserve some me time!!
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