I know, I know,
to some people this seems a little late!
Some people are already well on their way
to accomplishing their goals for the New Year.
Well not me,
I learned several years ago that I just
wasn't very good at setting and
KEEPING New Years Resolutions.
And then I figured out why,
it's not that I am a bad goal maker
or a bad goal keeper
or even a bad goal accomplisher...
it's that I need to give myself time to
recover and reflect before I make a
bunch of plans to renew!
When I make my goals after the holidays,
I concentrate on "repair" type goals
or "reaction" goals- things to put my life
back in order after the chaos of the busy
holiday season.
You know the ones:
* Lose 5-10 pounds (or more)
* Exercise More
* Keep my house clean
* Organize my closets...
But what I have found is if I give myself
a recovery time;
time to get my feet back underneath me,
time to clean up Christmas,
get the hubby & kids back in a routine,
than I am able to focus on things that really
matter- that will REALLY make me a better
person. NOT perfect,
but definitely closer to who I want to be!
Usually I wait for the kids to return to
school and my hubs to return to work.
I give myself one week to recover from
holidays, get the house cleaned up
and my routine back and running.
I aim for the third week of January to get started,
but if for some reason, I need another
week, I give it to myself.
I don't rush myself,
because I am planning my own personal
work of art---
ME!! (that sounds self centered, but I promise, it's far from it)
In the meantime, I ponder & I pray!
I am going to say, I put A LOT of thought
into my New Years Goals and
I am also going to say
"It is Totally Worth It"
We plan goals in four areas:
1. Spiritual
2. Physical
3. Mental
4. Personal
(this year I added an extra one)
5. Family (I am the only one tracking
this one in our home, and the only one
that knows about it- sneaky huh??)
Last year, I bought a special journal
for tracking my goals and it worked
WONDERFULLY-
I am doing it like this from now on.
I keep four sections, one for each area,
and than write my goals for that area.
I leave enough room for tracking and
any journal or note taking I might need.
And on a regular basis (you decide what regular
is to you) I checked up on myself and
recorded my progress.
I LOVED it!!! LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!!
If you haven't made New Years Resolutions yet,
or you never make them- I honestly
would suggest you try this.
It is NOT too late. Who says the Year of YOU
has to start on January 1??
I will tell you all about my 2012 goals tomorrow!
It was seriously an amazing year!!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Healthy Snacks
I am preparing a lesson for the
Women's Organization at my church
for tomorrow night.
I am doing a simple discussion on
Healthy Eating!!
Should I tell them about my
totally out of control, life consuming
SUGAR ADDICTION?
I think I will leave that out,
you know- to save time and all-
and just cut to the nitty gritty!
I found this awesome list of
Healthy Snacks and wanted to
share it here as well.
I love this list, first, because it
is full of delicious and easy snacks
and second, because it is as good for
adults as it is for kids.
I am constantly struggling with
packing a healthy lunch for my kiddos
in the 5 minutes I usually have to make it!
Hope you enjoy this list too:
Low-fat Yogurt with a bit of granola on top
Whole-wheat pretzels (you can dip them in spicy mustard if desired).
Rice cakes – spread with natural peanut butter and top with banana slices or raisins.
Whole wheat cheese sandwich – cut it in half for a smaller snack.
Turkey and cheese wrap made with a whole wheat tortilla – filled with fresh veggies
Fruit salad- coat with lime juice to keep it from browning
Fresh fruit
Chicken salad wrap made with low-fat mayonnaise- add sprouts, lettuce, grated carrots and tomatoes for a more filling wrap that also has some additional nutritional value.
Apple slices topped with low-fat cheese.
Celery with peanut butter or cream cheese- top with raisins if desired
Dried nuts and raisins or craisins
Raw veggies- with hummus
Salad (pack dressing separately)
Baked, low sodium tortilla chips and salsa(or better yet, us veggies dipped in salsa)
Low-fat cheese and whole wheat tortilla quesadilla – add some chicken or turkey if desired.
Pita bread – cut it open and fill it with your favorite hummus and fresh veggies.
Fruit smoothie – make your own with frozen fruit and low-fat yogurt & pack in insulated mug
Air popped popcorn- no salt or butter
Baggie of dry low-sugar cereal
Whole-grain crackers- you can top these with cheese, lean sandwich meat, tuna or peanut butter.
Pistachio nuts
Fat-free pudding cups
Gelatin fruit cups
Cottage cheese- I love this with fresh tomatoes
Bran or banana muffins- make your own and substitute the oil with apple sauce for a great healthy snack.
Low-fat string cheese
Dried Fruit
Edamame- these are soy beans in their shell. Steam them and top with a bit of salt or lemon juice.
Apple sauce
Natural, all-fruit leathers
Cereal bars
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Animal Crackers
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Cooked Sweet Potato
Avocado chunks with tuna served on whole grain crackers
Lettuce Wraps- wrap raw veggies, low fat deli meat and cheese in lettuce leaf.
Women's Organization at my church
for tomorrow night.
I am doing a simple discussion on
Healthy Eating!!
Should I tell them about my
totally out of control, life consuming
SUGAR ADDICTION?
I think I will leave that out,
you know- to save time and all-
and just cut to the nitty gritty!
I found this awesome list of
Healthy Snacks and wanted to
share it here as well.
I love this list, first, because it
is full of delicious and easy snacks
and second, because it is as good for
adults as it is for kids.
I am constantly struggling with
packing a healthy lunch for my kiddos
in the 5 minutes I usually have to make it!
Hope you enjoy this list too:
Low-fat Yogurt with a bit of granola on top
Whole-wheat pretzels (you can dip them in spicy mustard if desired).
Rice cakes – spread with natural peanut butter and top with banana slices or raisins.
Whole wheat cheese sandwich – cut it in half for a smaller snack.
Turkey and cheese wrap made with a whole wheat tortilla – filled with fresh veggies
Fruit salad- coat with lime juice to keep it from browning
Fresh fruit
Chicken salad wrap made with low-fat mayonnaise- add sprouts, lettuce, grated carrots and tomatoes for a more filling wrap that also has some additional nutritional value.
Apple slices topped with low-fat cheese.
Celery with peanut butter or cream cheese- top with raisins if desired
Dried nuts and raisins or craisins
Raw veggies- with hummus
Salad (pack dressing separately)
Baked, low sodium tortilla chips and salsa(or better yet, us veggies dipped in salsa)
Low-fat cheese and whole wheat tortilla quesadilla – add some chicken or turkey if desired.
Pita bread – cut it open and fill it with your favorite hummus and fresh veggies.
Fruit smoothie – make your own with frozen fruit and low-fat yogurt & pack in insulated mug
Air popped popcorn- no salt or butter
Baggie of dry low-sugar cereal
Whole-grain crackers- you can top these with cheese, lean sandwich meat, tuna or peanut butter.
Pistachio nuts
Fat-free pudding cups
Gelatin fruit cups
Cottage cheese- I love this with fresh tomatoes
Bran or banana muffins- make your own and substitute the oil with apple sauce for a great healthy snack.
Low-fat string cheese
Dried Fruit
Edamame- these are soy beans in their shell. Steam them and top with a bit of salt or lemon juice.
Apple sauce
Natural, all-fruit leathers
Cereal bars
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Animal Crackers
Fruit and Cheese Kabobs
Cooked Sweet Potato
Avocado chunks with tuna served on whole grain crackers
Lettuce Wraps- wrap raw veggies, low fat deli meat and cheese in lettuce leaf.
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