So...I'm fat! There, I said it! Well, maybe overweight is a better word! I have struggled with being "just the right size" for the majority of my life. I don't think I have ever been comfortable with my body. Ever! Until, that is, after I look back at old pictures and I am currently much larger and think "I'd give anything to look like that again!".
Lately I have been extremely disappointed in myself for gaining weight and losing muscle. Not only do my "fat" jeans not fit, I am tired all the time and I get winded doing the smallest of tasks. This is not good! Not good at all! I need to make a change. I have some minor health issues that may or may not be easily corrected by A) losing weight B) eating healthier C) exercising D) all of the above. Above all I just want to feel healthy (that and I want to be able to wear my clothes again!). I would also like to gain some much needed confidence in myself.
Ultimately I would love to lose at least 25 lbs to start! Now, here's the thing. I eat fairly healthy as it is, I just eat a LOT of it. I love food. I love to cook. I love to entertain. I love eating out. And I love beer! I don't really want to give up these things so I'm going to have to find a happy balance that will help me achieve a more healthy lifestyle.
Our work on the farm starts Saturday. Those who know me well, know that I am beyond excited about this. I'm sure the long hours working in the field will help shed some lbs, but I don't want this to be my only form of exercise. I need to add a little more. Either by getting on the elliptical or taking a walk. I just need to be more active. With our work on the farm, we will receive a CSA share each week. I'm pretty excited about this. We'll have fresh and local produce every week through the growing season. This is definitely a good start at eating more veggies!
My hope is, by writing this post, it will force me to make some changes. By publicly acknowledging my personal battle, maybe, just maybe I can get my butt in gear! I'm sick of sitting around feeling sorry for myself and not doing anything about it!
Wish me luck! =)
I think I can, I think I can...
Come on Spring, you can do it! I can see you trying to sneak in and I love it!
Can Beer Save the Planet?
Over the past few years I have discovered a love an appreciation for good, quality beer. I even started a beer journal to remember some of the greats (and not so greats). Much like wine, I jot down notes about the appearance, aroma and flavor. As much as I love beer, I also love our planet and try to do my part to live a more sustainable life (this is a learning and ongoing process). So when I come across articles about eco-friendly breweries, I'm in heaven! It's so great that so many are making an effort to lessen their carbon footprint and really make a difference.
With St. Patty's Day just around the corner I thought I would share some great articles about "green" beer. Cheers!
New Belgium Gets Top Honors on List of Greenest Breweries
8 years...Seems just like yesterday!
And yesterday was a pretty good day.
8 years ago today, I married my best friend and the love of my life. I cannot begin to describe how fortunate I am to have found such an amazing person to spend the rest of my life with. We have been together for nearly 14 years and I wouldn't trade a day of it for anything.
We've gone on some amazing trips, worked on (and finished) many home improvement projects, owned two homes, found a love for nature and the outdoors, started a garden and recently signed up to work on a farm together, adopted the best pup in the world, gotten all dressed up for fancy award shows, made homemade Halloween costumes, laughed, cried, seen each other through injury's as well as the loss of loved ones. I could continue this list for days and days. Tim and I have been through so much and I can't wait to see what else is in store for the years to come.
8 years ago today, I married my best friend and the love of my life. I cannot begin to describe how fortunate I am to have found such an amazing person to spend the rest of my life with. We have been together for nearly 14 years and I wouldn't trade a day of it for anything.
We've gone on some amazing trips, worked on (and finished) many home improvement projects, owned two homes, found a love for nature and the outdoors, started a garden and recently signed up to work on a farm together, adopted the best pup in the world, gotten all dressed up for fancy award shows, made homemade Halloween costumes, laughed, cried, seen each other through injury's as well as the loss of loved ones. I could continue this list for days and days. Tim and I have been through so much and I can't wait to see what else is in store for the years to come.
Happy Anniversary Tim! Now let's eat pizza and drink Rogue beer! =)
Let's take a little trip down memory lane, shall we...
The Great Blizzard Let Down!
So, this week the media, police, national guard, fire dept, etc had the city prepared for the "historical" weather event. And of course, the majority of the storm just whizzed right by St. Louis. It did dump a few inches of ice and sleet which is a pain in the ass, but still. It was no blizzard. Yes, the surrounding areas and the northwestern part of the state did get hit pretty hard and I'm sure they are wishing they could trade places right about now. But, for the whole city of St. Louis to shut down yesterday and prepare for the worst, it was kind of a let down. Some may argue that it's for the best, who wants to be snowed in for days or who wants to clean up that mess. Well, I for one was looking forward to 20 inches of snow! There, I said it! HA!
I did manage to get out and take a few shots yesterday. Enjoy!
I use to love the snow and think it was so pretty. That was before it snowed just about every weekend and the temps have stayed below freezing for far too long. I hope that dang groundhog is right about spring being just around the corner, I'm over this winter crap!
I did manage to get out and take a few shots yesterday. Enjoy!
Highlights of 2010 and what's in store for 2011
2010 went by in a flash, but looking back we sure did a lot and have a lot to be thankful for. One things for sure, we went on a LOT of trips!
Hawaii (Big Island & Kauai)
Milwaukee
Oregon (We're standing in front of an 800 year old tree. It was amazing!)
New Orleans
Kansas City
Lake of the Ozarks with The Catty Kitchen
In between our many trips we managed to spend hours working on the yard and garden, building an office, spreading 5 cubic yards of mulch, a little hiking, lots of entertaining and spending time with family and much much more...
The new office (converted the screened in porch)
Tried to cut my thumb off just before my birthday luau but still managed to have a great time.
Grew a LOT of pumpkins, acorn squash, tomatoes and zucchini
And to end the year we received letters from EarthDance accepting us into their Organic Farming Apprenticeship Program. This year we are going to be spending most of our time working with EarthDance but there are a few other things I am also looking forward to...
- remodel the bathroom
- new windows
- build a compost pile
- do more with less
- hike more and discover MO
- live a healthier lifestyle and shed some lbs
- learn to love myself a little more
- read more
- try to let my hair grow out
- be more active in the community
- be creative with our EarthDance CSA share
- paint the outbuilding
- lots of misc yard work
- use less paper towels
- be less wasteful with food
- drink less beer
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