Big Butt Theory

New Year (again)

2016-01-07T23:55:00.000-05:00

Always had this weird love hate relationship with the end of the year & the coming of the new year. I like looking back and seeing all the things that I did and accomplished. There is always some regret attached to the end of the year as well. In addition, there's always a new resolve to be better be stronger be smarter be or do more. This year is no different. I can easily see all the changes in transformations and events of 2015. Yet I could also see the lack in the year of 2015 as well. So again I resolved my mind and begin to think about what I want 2016 to entail.

Alone

2015-12-13T07:26:00.001-05:00

Let me confess I am on my feelings right now so the tone of this blog maybe a tad bit blah. But it gets like that sometime. I am up bright and early at a Spartan event. The event is the Spartan tv show by NBC. My husband was supposed to go with me but he needed to keep working on the cars. So here I stand at an event that I am interested in, excited about all by myself.

It made me think about my fitness/weight loss/plastic surgery journey. I have had the love and support of several people through my life moments yet in the end I am on my own and left to get it done on my own. Part of me is sad and that fact while another part is proud of it. I have to accept my progress... My success ... My results are in my hands and my hands alone.

I need to acknowledge my strength, my ability, & my intelligence and how I am enough to achieve my goals.

All on my own.

Human Factor

2015-12-03T06:15:00.000-05:00

I am still working through this chapter. I swear it is like eating my vegetables. It talks about the 'human factor' ad how it a can and does effect the change process. There are 2 types of human factors internal and external. I am the internal factor and the people in my life are the external.

Here is how my feedback/response to this...

Internal _all Me
-tendency to procrastinate
-desire/love of sweets
+like to meet people
+like to try new things
+easy to get along
+ability to make a workout plan

External
Hubby
Younger kids
Older daughter
Older son
Mother
JS-friend

Confession

2015-11-29T23:51:00.001-05:00

Well I am stuck. Actually it's not about being stuck it's about facing some truths that I don't or won't or can't or choose not to deal with at the moment in terms of making real change. The chapter that I'm supposed to be reading I have briefly looked at and that's it. And that's the problem in a nutshell it is a chapter that talks about the human factor. The human factor is actually the biggest factor that I think can positively and or negatively affect the changes that I want to make in terms of improving my health.

So far from my reading I know there are internal factors and external factors I am the internal factors and all the other humans in my life are the external factors. That in and of itself is challenging to be very honest with myself about why I do certain things or even be transparent about the things I do that hinder my ability to truly reach optimal health.

So in an attempt to take baby steps let's at least list my stuff if I can and then I'll just list the people in my life and then I will later address their connection or their relation are there how they factored into my Health goals.

Internal (MY) issues

-Procrastinator

-Inconsistent

-Lack of knowledge

External - other people

Husband

Younger kids

Maya

Skyler

Mom

Friends

Ohhhh sleepy will continue later.

Highlight and Categorize

2015-11-26T22:22:00.002-05:00

Highlight and categorize your (my) obstacles.

Goal: To be fit and healthy

What stands in the way of me achieving my goals....? I used to think it was/is things outside of my control, but in reality it is things mainly within my control and sphere of influence. That is frustrating and humbling to accept. So here are what I came up with as my obstacles... in ABC order..

Activities with the kids
Being tired
Busy schedule
Eat unhealthy food
Family obligations/Leisure time
Inconsistent motivation
Long commute
No concrete meal plan
No set workout schedule/plan
Not knowledgeable enough in terms of proper diet and exercise programs/methodology
Responsibilities from work
Small support system

---Categorized---

Within my control
Being tired
Eat unhealthy food
Family obligations/Leisure time
Inconsistent motivation
No concrete meal plan
No set workout schedule/plan
Not knowledgeable enough in terms of proper diet and exercise programs/methodology
Small support system

I Can influence

Activities with the kids
Busy schedule
Long commute

Outside me of my control
Responsibilities from work

Ugh

2015-10-30T05:14:00.001-04:00

I have been fighting a cold all week. Headaches. Body aches. Sore throat. The works. and I am pretty sure that it had to do with the fact that we ripped and ran all last weekend. I hope this weekend it is a lot less of it all. No major plans except for Angel cheering on Saturday then movies and a bunch of candy Saturday night. Hoping to go to church on Sunday and maybe to the gym as well. But right now I just feel exhausted.

I feel also kind of overwhelmed and under inspired at work and I'm dealing with that. So I've had a lot of time lately or I should say I've spent a lot of time lately really thinking about what I want to do the second half of my life and I just don't have any clear-cut answers yet and that is a bit unnerving.

I know I get a lot of joy out of helping people and I want to work in some capacity where I feel useful and helpful and appreciated for the work that I do. I really need to be proactive and open-minded see if any opportunities can come my way because that would be such a blessing.

The scale isn't moving but I haven't been eating great or working out much as I'm sick. I can't wait to feel better.

Clean eating

2015-10-18T22:59:00.001-04:00

Been thinking a lot lately about changing what I eat. I know I need to eat a lot healthier but it's going to take a lot of work. Looking into clean eating and hoping to start with clean breakfast meals next week. I will update and let it be known how it worked out.

On a lighter note my mud run that was a 5K on Sunday was great. Had a blast even though it was super cold. Looking forward to a 5K next Saturday night and got a break in my new sneakers before

I'm back

2015-10-12T05:00:00.001-04:00

I know it may seem like forever since I've put a post here. So much is going on in the past 9 to 10 months that it's even hard to quantify. I had my plastic surgery in June and it was successful. It was a very positive experience overall. And that I am very thankful for. So now I'm back to my normal self as normal as I can be and I am continuing my journey to be as fit and healthy as I Can.

So that means I have a new fire and a new desire to clean myself out make myself stronger and just overall turn myself into the best version of me that I can be. I decided that I want to focus on a few core goals as it relates to my health and fitness.

My current exercise goals are:

five days a week of morning cardio

Two days maybe three days a week of CrossFit

two days of running a 5K

My nutrition goals are a bit shaky. I know that means I need to focus on that more scenario where I'm unsure. My goal for food this week is to track everything I. I eat. My second goal is to come up with a meal plan that I will actually implement.

On a simpler note I want to take better care of my face. I know it sounds vain but I want to age gracefully.

In an attempt to be more accountable I even bought a habit tracking app. I'm excited to see how I do.

And oh yea reading a self help book titled 30 days: change Your Habits Change your Life (30D:CYH-CYL).

Breakthrough

2015-01-03T00:06:00.001-05:00

I finally got under 180. This is an amazing 1st. I have to stay the course to not go over 180 again. I struggle with consistency and this new weight 'zone' is a test. I have to stay the course. Low carb. High protein. Lotsa water. and Physical activity everyday.

I am being for cognizant of my thoughts and my diet. I made a wall size poster to hold me accountable for 2015. I give myself a sticker if I workout for at least 30 mins or log 10,000 steps.

I know I can get to 10,000 steps a day. I am concerned about making sure that I workout at a higher intensity. That could be my downfall if I am not careful.

So that is all for now. I have worked out every day this week starting Monday. So now the trick is upping the ante and make a real workable exercise plan. I have also avoided eating out for 2 days in a row and that for me is a major feat.

2014 Review Reflect Reassess

2014-12-30T01:08:00.004-05:00

Here is what I focused for myself for 2014.

Budget--Got some bills paid off but added others. Definitely see hubby and I saving more in 2015 just as we did in 2014. Working togther and setting goals is the key to success in this area.
Chore--This is a moving target. In the past I tried to get more systematic and rigid and that does not work well for me. I need to stay focused and be realistic for myself and my life when it comes to chores and how my house looks.
Employment--Definite area of success. I love my new work location, grade level, and co-workers. Happiest I have been in a very, very long time.
Household--see chores. LOL.
Relationships-- Another moving target. This area fluctuates and I look forward to continuing to grow in my ability to effectively, and appropriate respond to the people in my life.
Weight Loss--12/31/2013 weight 188# Body fat: 40.7% 12/29/2014 weight 182# Body fat: 39% 76.5
Workouts---
See for yourself...#winning

2015 Goals

2014-12-30T01:01:00.000-05:00

I love the New Year...I love the feeling of starting fresh. . . . . starting anew.And since I am off of work it gives me time to plan and prepare. I am not always successful at my goals but I will continue to pursue personal growth and self improvement.

2015 has so many wonderful things on my horizon...

A work trip out of town

My 1st grandchild

A journey out of the country for my Mommy Makeover

Goals

attend to the above 3 items

enjoy life more and stress less

blog through each more event and the occasional minor event

Day 20 - Snowed in Atlanta

2014-01-30T15:24:00.000-05:00

Well I am sure a lot of people know/heard about what happened in Atlanta Tuesday. We had a snow emergency that paralyzed metro-Atlanta and surrounding cities. I was one of thousands stuck in countless hours of traffic. I left work at 12:45pm when my school district made the last minute decision to close 2 hours earlier. I had sent my husband to pick up our children. He left his job at 11:15am. My daughter caught a ride and made it home before 6pm. That ride was a godsend because over 400 kids were stranded at her high school unable to get home. My husband arrive home around 9:45pm. He came to get me when I decided to park my car about 4 miles from my home. He walked 2 miles to get me then we walked 2 miles back to his car. When we got to our neighborhood we were unable to get the car up the hill due to black ice. So we parked the car and walked up the hill. I walked through the doors of home so happy...so relived... so thankful.
Here are some pics of the day after... the snow day.