Body:
Whelp....I started reading Eight Weeks to Optimum Health and found myself OVERWHELMED to say the least. Although I have no doubt that Andrew Weil's plan would work, I can't start such a complicated change in my life right now. I have joined Weightwatchers and need to focus on the print and electronic materials. With the support of meetings and online resources, I think I could be succcessful.
Mind and Spirit:
I've joined yoga and have found myself looking forward to the one evening a week I set aside for myself. Saving this night for me has been an exercise in itself. Meditation, with and without yoga, has been a great way for me to clear my mind.
Next, I would like to focus a bit more on organization. Being more organized, would help with my stress level and help me have a peace of mind.
Weil, A. (1997). Eight weeks to optimum health: A proven program for taking full advantage of your body's natural healing power. New York: A.A. Knopf.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Webbing and Wiggling
No, I've not found balance in my life just yet. Actually, I was quite off balance last week. I did something I've never done to my back before this incident. Unfortunately, I can't tell you what I did, because I don't know. Eight days later, I'm just beginning to feel normal.
Sitting in the doctor's office, I knew what she wanted to say to me, but didn't because she knew that I knew. The answer to my riddle is: you would be less likely to have back problems if you would lose weight.
In a rare moment, I took the time to watch an Oprah show that I had DVRed and not had time to watch. Dr. Oz was talking about how to eat in order to feel better and lose weight. I found myself thinking I might be able to follow his steps, so I downloaded the following book from ITunes so that I could find out more information.
Roizen, M. F. (2006). You on a diet: The owner's manual for waist management. Waterville, Me: Thorndike Press.
Meanwhile, I've found several forms of meditation that have helped me relax a bit more. Although I've not been able to meditate the full 10 recommended, I have successfully mediatated for 5 minutes using scent or music. Meditating in the morning works wonders. I want to start doing five minutes in the morning and five minutes in the afternoon.
I wanted to do yoga this past week, but was unable to fit it into my schedule. Even if I would have had time, my back would have most likely presented a roadblock.Other forms of exercise were also not an option.
I've also worked on the skill of positive thinking and talk. "If you don't have anything to say, don't say anything." Positive talk creates a positive attitude, which makes a happier person. The people on my list model positive talking; encouraging me to talk positive.
Next step...WEAVING! I want to formulate a plan to obtain balance; realizing that there are limitations. I'm a mom, wife, teacher, and student. I can't change these things; nor would I want to lose the richness of my life.
Sitting in the doctor's office, I knew what she wanted to say to me, but didn't because she knew that I knew. The answer to my riddle is: you would be less likely to have back problems if you would lose weight.
In a rare moment, I took the time to watch an Oprah show that I had DVRed and not had time to watch. Dr. Oz was talking about how to eat in order to feel better and lose weight. I found myself thinking I might be able to follow his steps, so I downloaded the following book from ITunes so that I could find out more information.
Roizen, M. F. (2006). You on a diet: The owner's manual for waist management. Waterville, Me: Thorndike Press.
Meanwhile, I've found several forms of meditation that have helped me relax a bit more. Although I've not been able to meditate the full 10 recommended, I have successfully mediatated for 5 minutes using scent or music. Meditating in the morning works wonders. I want to start doing five minutes in the morning and five minutes in the afternoon.
I wanted to do yoga this past week, but was unable to fit it into my schedule. Even if I would have had time, my back would have most likely presented a roadblock.Other forms of exercise were also not an option.
I've also worked on the skill of positive thinking and talk. "If you don't have anything to say, don't say anything." Positive talk creates a positive attitude, which makes a happier person. The people on my list model positive talking; encouraging me to talk positive.
Next step...WEAVING! I want to formulate a plan to obtain balance; realizing that there are limitations. I'm a mom, wife, teacher, and student. I can't change these things; nor would I want to lose the richness of my life.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Watching, Wondering, and Webbing
I must admit, I've been doing alot of wondering (questioning). If my previous efforts to find balance in my life did not work, why would new efforts work? How can I do things differently than I have in the past?
Which do I focus on first body, mind, or spirit? All three seem equally important to me and one can definitely affect the other. I have a tendency to overeat, because I'm stressed. If I find time to work on the mind and spirit, my body may be affected positively.
I think the best way to create success is to find success and explore it; therefore, I've begun to watch (explore). I've made a list of the positive people in my life who seem to have balance in their life. I want to observe these people and perhaps interview them. Thus far, I've learned that almost all of these people exercise on a regular basis; this does not just mean that they walk down the hall, but they purposely set aside time in their schedule to exercise. One person even mentioned that they meditate.
In hopes of finding out more about meditation, I began the webbing (searching) phase of my inquiry. I purchased the book Meditation Bliss by David Fontana. I've learned so far that there are different ways to meditate. Several methods incorporate the things I love: music, scent, and deep breathing. This book hints to the benefits of yoga. I suppose this is where my next search will take me.
Which do I focus on first body, mind, or spirit? All three seem equally important to me and one can definitely affect the other. I have a tendency to overeat, because I'm stressed. If I find time to work on the mind and spirit, my body may be affected positively.
I think the best way to create success is to find success and explore it; therefore, I've begun to watch (explore). I've made a list of the positive people in my life who seem to have balance in their life. I want to observe these people and perhaps interview them. Thus far, I've learned that almost all of these people exercise on a regular basis; this does not just mean that they walk down the hall, but they purposely set aside time in their schedule to exercise. One person even mentioned that they meditate.
In hopes of finding out more about meditation, I began the webbing (searching) phase of my inquiry. I purchased the book Meditation Bliss by David Fontana. I've learned so far that there are different ways to meditate. Several methods incorporate the things I love: music, scent, and deep breathing. This book hints to the benefits of yoga. I suppose this is where my next search will take me.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
How Do I Find Balance in Life?
What's for breakfast? I don't have clean socks! What's for lunch? I can't find my clogging shoes! What's for supper? Can you take Nate to Taekwondo? Will you help me study for my Science test tonight? I need a pathfinder on the American Revolution by tomorrow............
This is just a small glimpse of my crazy daily life; not unlike many of my schoolmates or colleagues. However, my level of fitness and ability to maintain balance may differ. As I embark on a new career, I realize that I need to find balance in my life. My weight and blood pressure are on the rise and I find my self frowning more than I smile. I want to create fond memories for my children; ones with plenty of laughter and fun. I truly feel blessed to be alive at the age of 37; women in my family have a tendency to die young. My mother died at the age of 32 and her mother died at 52. I want to do everything possible to extend my life; along with the quality. In order to do so, I need to discover a way to relieve my stress and be more productive.
I've been overweight all of my adult life. I know that I am a stress eater and that I have emotional roots that need to be uprooted so that I can be successful in my journey. The following topics are areas that I would like to explore in order to develop a plan of action for finding balance in life.
Possible topics to explore:
Time Management
Diet-Nutritional Balance
Varieties of Exercise- Especially Yoga
Spiritual Growth- Positive Thinking
Do I explore all of these venues or focus on one?
"You can free yourself from aging by reinterpreting your body and by grasping the link between belief and biology." " - Deepak Chopra
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." -Thomas Jefferson
This is just a small glimpse of my crazy daily life; not unlike many of my schoolmates or colleagues. However, my level of fitness and ability to maintain balance may differ. As I embark on a new career, I realize that I need to find balance in my life. My weight and blood pressure are on the rise and I find my self frowning more than I smile. I want to create fond memories for my children; ones with plenty of laughter and fun. I truly feel blessed to be alive at the age of 37; women in my family have a tendency to die young. My mother died at the age of 32 and her mother died at 52. I want to do everything possible to extend my life; along with the quality. In order to do so, I need to discover a way to relieve my stress and be more productive.
I've been overweight all of my adult life. I know that I am a stress eater and that I have emotional roots that need to be uprooted so that I can be successful in my journey. The following topics are areas that I would like to explore in order to develop a plan of action for finding balance in life.
Possible topics to explore:
Time Management
Diet-Nutritional Balance
Varieties of Exercise- Especially Yoga
Spiritual Growth- Positive Thinking
Do I explore all of these venues or focus on one?
"You can free yourself from aging by reinterpreting your body and by grasping the link between belief and biology." " - Deepak Chopra
"Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." -Thomas Jefferson
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