Wow has it really been over a year since my last post...almost 2?! So much has happened! I guess looking back it took me longer to analyze my relation"ships" than I thought. But I feel so much better! I have encountered some new ships just leaving port and unfortunately I have had to cast off a few that were destined to sink and let them be lost at sea.
This is just an "I'm Back" post....more to follow later. Enjoy your day!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Relation"SHIPS"
We have relationships with everyone and everything, spouses, children, friends, co-workers, pets and yes, even food. What that relationship is going to be is entirely up to you. That is why from time to time it is important for us to evaluate our relationships.
Sometimes they are gracefully adrift calm waters, sometimes they are aimlessly underway, bearing down on rocky waters and other times they are a sinking ship after being caught in the storm on the high seas. All relationships are bound to experience changes in tide at one point or another and maybe just need a bit of steering to help them through a squall. Sinking ships, however, most often cannot be saved. In the rare case that they can be, it will be damaged and in need of much repair.
A gracefully adrift "relation"ship may be one that is carefree, is both give and take, and where all parties involved are satisfied or pleased with the "ship's" set course. A "relation"ship that is aimlessly underway and bearing down on rocky waters may be heading towards a buoy, which marks a "hazard" in the relationship. It may seem more give than take, or that it has been lost at sea for a while. However, with some navigation can be redirected out of unsafe waters. If it is a sinking ship - is it worth saving, towing into dock and repairing? Or is it destined to sink no matter how hard you try?
I have had a few challenges with relationships the last few days and figure it is time for me to evaluate which ones have a heading similar to mine, which ones are in need of some aids-to-navigation to set it back on course, and which ones are ships caught in the storm and taking on water.
Which "ship" does each of your relationships most represent? If it is a ship in danger of sinking, can it be saved, repaired and deemed seaworthy or is it best to cast it off and let it be lost at sea? ~C
Sometimes they are gracefully adrift calm waters, sometimes they are aimlessly underway, bearing down on rocky waters and other times they are a sinking ship after being caught in the storm on the high seas. All relationships are bound to experience changes in tide at one point or another and maybe just need a bit of steering to help them through a squall. Sinking ships, however, most often cannot be saved. In the rare case that they can be, it will be damaged and in need of much repair.
A gracefully adrift "relation"ship may be one that is carefree, is both give and take, and where all parties involved are satisfied or pleased with the "ship's" set course. A "relation"ship that is aimlessly underway and bearing down on rocky waters may be heading towards a buoy, which marks a "hazard" in the relationship. It may seem more give than take, or that it has been lost at sea for a while. However, with some navigation can be redirected out of unsafe waters. If it is a sinking ship - is it worth saving, towing into dock and repairing? Or is it destined to sink no matter how hard you try?
I have had a few challenges with relationships the last few days and figure it is time for me to evaluate which ones have a heading similar to mine, which ones are in need of some aids-to-navigation to set it back on course, and which ones are ships caught in the storm and taking on water.
Which "ship" does each of your relationships most represent? If it is a ship in danger of sinking, can it be saved, repaired and deemed seaworthy or is it best to cast it off and let it be lost at sea? ~C
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
My Own Sunshine
Yesterday was a bit trying for me I must admit. A friend was having a hard time and it was my job to once again be the strong one. But, of course, once again, it was not enough. You see, my friend absolutely insists on seeing the negative in everything, and I mean, everything. No matter how hard I try to point out the positive, they don't see it. I have learned that sometimes no matter how much someone else tries to help, if you aren't willing to help yourself, it doesn't matter. And I can't be made to feel guilty for doing my best. There comes a time when we all need to take responsibility for ourselves. You are so right C when you said that life is 90% how you react to it. So instead of feeling guilty or wondering what I was doing wrong, yesterday I decided to let them take responsibility for making their own changes. I have been encouraging, supportive and done more than my share of understanding. The time has come for them to take some control. I will continue to be a good friend but I can no longer take the fall when things go wrong in their life and they are unwilling to participate in trying to make it better. Beginning yesterday, I have decided to bring my own sunshine, no matter what another's weather. There will be times when they choose to share in the sunshine and times when they would rather stand in the rain. But I must do what is best for me. I hope everyone shares some of their own sunshine today. ~ D
Monday, February 7, 2011
What Will Be
So today marks the first day of the rest of my life and what I will be. Already by 7 AM my patience has been tested and I am very happy to say.....I passed! Sometimes people make no sense to me at all but I guess that is what makes us all different (some more "different" than others). But I am happy to say I did the right thing and didn't let it ruin my day. Baby steps!
I am drinking my V8 juice and about to make my eggs for the morning and then I will be going up against Beto and his Zumba girls for a butt-kicking 45 minutes. I am sweating already just thinking about it. But it's the only way to get rid of this weight it seems. You have to get up and move. I finally checked out the new scale which also seems to be broken (I weigh how much?). And for some reason I thought it necessary to get one that also told me how much body fat I have. Do I really need to know at this point? I didn't think so.
Going to take another shot of my coconut oil which really did the trick on Saturday. I had all kinds of energy which was surprising because I was shopping with my daughter for a semi-formal dress and that can be kind of exhausting sometimes. But I held up well. I didn't take it yesterday as the search continued and could barely keep my eyes open by the time I got home. On a good note, she found a dress yesterday that she really loves and she looks beautiful in it. Made me want to cry as she's growing up way too fast. But I guess that happens. Here's to having a great day! ~ D
I am drinking my V8 juice and about to make my eggs for the morning and then I will be going up against Beto and his Zumba girls for a butt-kicking 45 minutes. I am sweating already just thinking about it. But it's the only way to get rid of this weight it seems. You have to get up and move. I finally checked out the new scale which also seems to be broken (I weigh how much?). And for some reason I thought it necessary to get one that also told me how much body fat I have. Do I really need to know at this point? I didn't think so.
Going to take another shot of my coconut oil which really did the trick on Saturday. I had all kinds of energy which was surprising because I was shopping with my daughter for a semi-formal dress and that can be kind of exhausting sometimes. But I held up well. I didn't take it yesterday as the search continued and could barely keep my eyes open by the time I got home. On a good note, she found a dress yesterday that she really loves and she looks beautiful in it. Made me want to cry as she's growing up way too fast. But I guess that happens. Here's to having a great day! ~ D
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Superbowl Sunday
Speaking of finding the women within......let's talk football for just a moment......
Football has not always been my thing, but a close friend showed me the way and now I am a proud STEELERS fan. I live in a house full of men & boys but really am the only one who likes to watch sports at all. Being that I was a volleyball player in school and college, and now coach volleyball, I have that competitive spirit. My boys just think it is silly that I sit and cheer for my team or yell at the TV when something doesn't go my way, but hey they do the same thing while playing X-box, now isn't that silly?
So anyways, HOORAY! the Men of Steeler Nation are playing in the Superbowl this year (or actually winning...the other team is just showing up out of courtesy :) Which leads us to the "Superbowl Feast" I believe that the Superbowl and food have been associated ever since the very 1st one. Chicken wings, Pizza, Nachos, Hot dogs, the list is long. However, when you are attempting to eat wheat and gluten free or even healthy, many of these "eats" create a problem.
Wheat and or gluten can be found in more things than you can imagine. Most breads, processed box mixes, sauces, prepared foods, cereals, snack foods, hot dogs, of course beer and even shampoos, conditioners and makeup (ok so you don't eat those things.) Eating wheat and gluten free I have found to be quite difficult during the Superbowl. But this year I am preparing a Superbowl Feast that is free of wheat and gluten! Pulled Pork, sweet and sour meatballs, fresh fruit, chicken wings, nachos, brownies & peanut-butter chocolate chip cookies. All gluten and wheat free! How? I am preparing most yummies from scratch. Some things you buy are certified wheat or gluten free, others are not. But if you are making things from scratch you know exactly what goes in them. When making the pulled pork...I make my own rub and use Dinosaur BBQ Slathering Sauce (certified gluten-free!) I know the ingredients going in are wheat and gluten free and the pulled pork is sooo much tastier anyways. Now I did buy rolls for those people who would like to make a sandwich. But I'll just take more of the yummy pork to fill me up, thank you :) Same for chicken wings, meatballs and the nachos - which are corn and topping all free of gluten. The brownies are a wheat-free gluten free boxed mix but none the less yummy and my sister gave me a recipe for the wheat free peanut butter-chocolate chip cookies....oh so delicious! I will be forgoing the pizza this year because I have yet to find a crust recipe that resembles a real Italian crust, and instead of beer I will stick to wine or another beverage of my choice!
Why all the talk about wheat and gluten free? Well that is another topic all together but the short of it is that wheat was never intended to be consumed by humans. It originally was grown to feed cattle. Cows however have 3 stomachs and enough acid to digest the nasty stuff. In addition to digestive tract problems, a intolerance to wheat and or gluten can cause rashes, lethargy, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain and depression to name a few symptoms. Now I am just talking "intolerance" and I do occasionally consume wheat products, I will pay for it later with all of the symptoms I listed above, but is it going to kill me? Not right away. But if you are allergic to wheat or gluten you may have a disease called Celiac Disease, this is much more of a problem and can be fatal. Again another topic for another day.
For now, however, I must go continue to prepare my Superbowl Feast for friends and family who will be joining me to watch the big game. GO STEELERS!!!!, and in the VERY UNLIKELY event that the Packers get lucky and I have to eat my words - at least they will be wheat and gluten free too!) Whoever you are rooting for, enjoy the game, your meal, time spent with friends and family and most importantly drive safely!~CMB
Football has not always been my thing, but a close friend showed me the way and now I am a proud STEELERS fan. I live in a house full of men & boys but really am the only one who likes to watch sports at all. Being that I was a volleyball player in school and college, and now coach volleyball, I have that competitive spirit. My boys just think it is silly that I sit and cheer for my team or yell at the TV when something doesn't go my way, but hey they do the same thing while playing X-box, now isn't that silly?
So anyways, HOORAY! the Men of Steeler Nation are playing in the Superbowl this year (or actually winning...the other team is just showing up out of courtesy :) Which leads us to the "Superbowl Feast" I believe that the Superbowl and food have been associated ever since the very 1st one. Chicken wings, Pizza, Nachos, Hot dogs, the list is long. However, when you are attempting to eat wheat and gluten free or even healthy, many of these "eats" create a problem.
Wheat and or gluten can be found in more things than you can imagine. Most breads, processed box mixes, sauces, prepared foods, cereals, snack foods, hot dogs, of course beer and even shampoos, conditioners and makeup (ok so you don't eat those things.) Eating wheat and gluten free I have found to be quite difficult during the Superbowl. But this year I am preparing a Superbowl Feast that is free of wheat and gluten! Pulled Pork, sweet and sour meatballs, fresh fruit, chicken wings, nachos, brownies & peanut-butter chocolate chip cookies. All gluten and wheat free! How? I am preparing most yummies from scratch. Some things you buy are certified wheat or gluten free, others are not. But if you are making things from scratch you know exactly what goes in them. When making the pulled pork...I make my own rub and use Dinosaur BBQ Slathering Sauce (certified gluten-free!) I know the ingredients going in are wheat and gluten free and the pulled pork is sooo much tastier anyways. Now I did buy rolls for those people who would like to make a sandwich. But I'll just take more of the yummy pork to fill me up, thank you :) Same for chicken wings, meatballs and the nachos - which are corn and topping all free of gluten. The brownies are a wheat-free gluten free boxed mix but none the less yummy and my sister gave me a recipe for the wheat free peanut butter-chocolate chip cookies....oh so delicious! I will be forgoing the pizza this year because I have yet to find a crust recipe that resembles a real Italian crust, and instead of beer I will stick to wine or another beverage of my choice!
Why all the talk about wheat and gluten free? Well that is another topic all together but the short of it is that wheat was never intended to be consumed by humans. It originally was grown to feed cattle. Cows however have 3 stomachs and enough acid to digest the nasty stuff. In addition to digestive tract problems, a intolerance to wheat and or gluten can cause rashes, lethargy, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain and depression to name a few symptoms. Now I am just talking "intolerance" and I do occasionally consume wheat products, I will pay for it later with all of the symptoms I listed above, but is it going to kill me? Not right away. But if you are allergic to wheat or gluten you may have a disease called Celiac Disease, this is much more of a problem and can be fatal. Again another topic for another day.
For now, however, I must go continue to prepare my Superbowl Feast for friends and family who will be joining me to watch the big game. GO STEELERS!!!!, and in the VERY UNLIKELY event that the Packers get lucky and I have to eat my words - at least they will be wheat and gluten free too!) Whoever you are rooting for, enjoy the game, your meal, time spent with friends and family and most importantly drive safely!~CMB
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Gearing Up
I finally received my organic extra virgin coconut oil in the mail today. I read a lot about its many benefits and thought I would give it a try. Not only does it curb your appetite, boost your metabolism, is good for your immune system and your digestive system among other systems, it is also good as a conditioner on your hair, is great for dry skin, and can be applied around the eyes for those pesky little crinkles in the corners. I figure even if it only works for some of those things it was worth the price I paid. You can also use it for cooking and is much better for you than regular cooking oil. I'm going to give it a shot and see what happens. I am also buying a new scale today so I can actually see the pounds come off in actual numbers. My old scale reads the same no matter what you do. I could be standing on it and Jo could get on with me and it wouldn't budge. A bit of a problem when you're trying to keep track of weight loss. And a little discouraging. Still doing the South Beach Diet which worked pretty good last time I tried it. My daughter was sweet enough to make me some eggs this morning and I am having my glass of V-8 juice right now. Off to a good start I think. The exercising will begin on Monday morning and tomorrow I'm going to figure out my schedule for that. I have a hard time exercising with an audience and being graded. Takes all the fun out of it for me. I'm ready! Let the games begin! (and go Steelers!) ~ D
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