“When it comes to self-love, actions can speak louder than words.  Repeating a mantra in my mind about healthy boundaries in one thing, while actually setting healthy boundaries with others is quite another.”  Workout today: Harley Pasternak workout which included 5 minutes of warmup exercises, then 3 sets of hammer curls, squats and crunches.  Also…

“Big ideas often come to me during ordinary, quiet moments.  Self-love is taking manageable action steps based on my big breakthrough ideas.”  Workout today: Harley Pasternak workout which included 5 minutes of warmup exercises, then 3 sets of chest flys, skater lunges and crunches.  Also did a 5 minute cooldown.   I’ll be recording the miles…

“My own happiness is one of my top priorities this year.”  Workout today: Harley Pasternak workout which included 5 minutes of warmup exercises, then 3 sets of lateral raises, hamstring curls and side bends.  Also did a 5 minute cooldown.   I’ll be recording the miles walked today all throughout the day for the 100 mile…

“When my inner critic gets loud and annoying, it helps to remember that my inner critic often thinks it’s being helpful.”  Workout today: Harley Pasternak workout which included 5 minutes of warmup exercises, then 3 sets of reverse flys, squats and side bends.  Also did a 5 minute cooldown.   I’ll be recording the miles walked…

Today is the day we got the new calendar out and each day there will be a new message (except for the weekends – there will be just one).   “My self-worth comes from my being, not my doing.”  Workout today:  Walked on the treadmill and recorded 2 miles for the 100 mile challenge I signed…

Happy New Year everyone!  Today is the day we got the new calendar out and each day there will be a new message (except for the weekends – there will be just one).   “I’m always in the pursuit of magic.” Today’s Self Love Action:  Let me begin the New Year reminding myself that wonderful, magical,…

Today is a bit of a gloomy day here!    Workout today:  Walking throughout the day, took over 12K steps so far. Weigh In:  158.5This time last week:  158.5 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Bread Everything Epic Bagel with the Italian Hoagie Dip, slice of swiss cheese melted on top and I dipped it in a ranch/buffalo…

It was a great day of running errands!  Workout today:  Walking throughout the day, took over 12K steps so far. Weigh In:  158.7This time last week:  156.9 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.   Lunch:  Crispy Chicken with red onions, tomatoes, bacon, ranch, and buffalo sauce on the side with kettle chips.  We ate at the Thirsty Sturgeon in Wolverine,…

I am playing catch up!    Workout today:  Walking throughout the day, took over 14K steps. Weigh In:  158.7This time last week:  157.8 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Belgian Boys mini puff pancakes with maple syrup. Lunch:  Jambalaya with green beans and ranch drizzled on top. Dinner:  Dave’s Killer Everything Epic bagel with buffalo chicken lunchmeat, red onions, and…

I am playing catch up!    Workout today:  Walking throughout the day, but took just under 7K steps. Weigh In:  157.6This time last week:  158 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Belgian Boys mini puff pancakes with maple syrup.  Lunch:  Jambalaya with green beans and ranch drizzled on top. Dinner:  Jalapeno burger without the bun, bacon, cheese, lettuce and Mexican…

For those celebrating the holidays, Happy Holidays!    Workout today:  Walking throughout the day – Took over 12K steps. Weigh In:  157.6This time last week:  157.8 On Christmas day, I was at 159.3. Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Everything Epic Bagel with the Italian Hoagie Dip I had made with horseradish mayo and a slice a swiss…

I hope everyone has had a great day so far!  Workout today:  Walking throughout the day – Took over 10K steps. Weigh In:  157.1This time last week:  157.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.   Lunch:  Homemade alfredo sauce with potato gnucchi and two pieces of Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Bread with Swiss cheese.  I did not eat all of…