Water. How is everyone doing with that ?

You're PERFECT!

Fact about Nicole: Im a yoga fan. There was a time when I would do hot yoga 3-4 times a week and every so often I would get discouraged because I wasn't making as much progress as I wanted, wasn't as flexible as the old lady next to me, wasn't as strong as the youngin in front of me, and then one day my instructor said, 'Wherever you are in your practice today, is right where you're suppose to be'. She also went on to say to not pay attention to your neighbor, look inside and be present.

Here are two sentences I got from a yoga studio that I thought we could all put to use; with our walking, pilates, anything.

-"The only thing you need to do today is be you, however you walked in the door today, and that is perfect. Whatever you have in your practice today is perfect.”

-"Yoga is about being okay with where we are, right now, whether we've done it once or a thousand times. It's not about judging our performance. It is about learning how to be present in the moment."

I don't think you have to be a yogi to relate to these. I hope they resonate with you as they did with me. I feel like Im constantly coming back to this idea of being happy or content with my actions and not comparing myself to other people (its hard tho). I think that as long as we are doing the best we can, no one can ask for anything more.

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Today as I was on my way to In Balance I thought of this video I watched a while ago, and thought that you all would appreciate and might be motivated by it (as I was). Plus, don't you think the father in the video looks like my Irish client Brian?

Read this first then watch the video:

A son asked his father, "Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?" The father who despite having a heart condition, said, "Yes". They went on to complete the marathon together. Father and s...on went on to join other marathons, the father always saying, "Yes" to his son's request of going through the race together. One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let us join the Ironman together; to which his father said, "Yes", too. For those who don't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race consists of three endurance events of a 2.4 miles (3.86 kilometers) ocean swim followed by a 112 miles (180.2 kilometers) bike ride and ending with a 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) marathon along the coast of the Big Island. Father and son went on to complete the race together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM9JALyXc6I&feature=related

(you'll have to copy and paste that link, I don't know how to add this video straight to the blog, sorry )

New Posts!

Hopefully you all got the email that you can now post on the blog.  All you have to do is set up your account and post away!  My time with all of you is so special and I am so grateful for it.  Send happy thoughts my way.  I'm having to put on my big girl britches and deal with some bothersome issues today.  Yucky!!!!  Your positive energy will go a long way!  Thanks ladies!

Sia- I hope shoe shopping goes well.  I can't wait to see your new sneakers!

Smoooch!

Carrie

A new week and a new blog design!

OK ladies.  Was this morning tough or what?!  Just getting out of bed was a struuuugle!  I am so honored to have this special time with each of you.  Try to hit the pavement daily even if it's only for 10 minutes.  A little is better than nothing!  Stay focused on your personal goal and do your best to stay positive.  Staying positive is tough even for perky, ole me!  That's my goal this week.  To keep those evil, ugly, yucky thoughts out of my mind!

Shelley and Sia and I were talking about these Amy's meals this morning.  Just thought I'd share.  I love all of the Enchilada and Burrito meals.  I've never tried one of the burrito's in the little bags.  Wal Mart is the place to buy this stuff because it's expensive at Teeter.

www.amys.com

Smooooch!

Carrie

Getting ready for the weekend!

Good morning friends!  Shelley, love your post!  Everyone remember that we are all works in progress.  Expecting perfection on day/week/weekend(ahhh) 1 is not realistic but in our minds we expect perfection of ourselves.  Habits (good or bad) are hard to break.  Consider taking this experiment hour by hour, or minute by minute.  Just because you don't do as well as you hoped before noon DOES NOT MEAN THE DAY IS SHOT!  Stay positive and regroup the next hour.  I believe in all of us.  No matter what your goal is stay focused on being positive and not letting the records in your mind that make you sad play over and over in your mind.  (If that didn't make sense, be grateful!  I have records in my mind that tell me I'm not good enough, trying hard enough, strong enough, etc.)  As I re-read this post I realize it is 100% type A rambling.  Please share with the group if you have a different reaction to changing your habits.

I also want to share that yesterday I was whipped!  I should start my period (TMI) tomorrow and I am always exhausted a day or two before I start.  Anyhoooooo, I got my hiney outside to walk and only made it one lap around the neighborhood, BUT it kept me from eating the remainder of chocolate chips (the only chocolate in the house) in the pantry.  Plus according to tap and track I burned 100 cal.  Better than the alternative.

XOXOXOXO,

C

How did your first day go?

Let's be honest!  Just post your first day "status" in the comments below. My status: room for improvement. :)

Holy Shins!

Yayyyyy!!!! The first post!  Girls...I am feeling it!  It hurts so good!  My shins are aching.  Try to hit the pavement tomorrow even though you'll be sore.  Drink tons of water and keep your food journal.  It was a pleasure spending the morning with you and I'll see you Monday!!!!!  Be there, Sia!  (sorry for the unreasonable amount of ! marks)