Steps to succeed

Feeling better today after a bad case of a soar throat and aches. It is rare that I feel under the weather - so Skyler and I took it easy...relaxing and staying around the house. This time of year I hate to stay in because you never know when you might get stuck inside b/c of the weather. It was a rainy and dreary day so we gave in.

Anyway - we are back on track and feeling good. I wanted to share a little excercise Skyler and I started last month. It keeps us motivated to get things done that are important to us. Skyler loves checking off the things he accomplishes.

Skyler's Daily Activities
Brush Teeth
Bath
Make Bed
Eat Breakfast
Eat Lunch
Eat Dinner
Baby Massage
Watch Learning Video
Clean Up Toys
Read Story
Practice Alphabet/Numbers
Yoga
Visit Daddy

We are heading to visit Gigi and G-pa this afternoon. Looking forward to a little R&R. I have a seminar I am really looking forward to tomorrow in New York City.

Making progress...

My intentions of daily blogging has not been successful, but that will not deter me. I have made some good progress this week.

I am proud to report I am taking better care of me. I have been eating quite well. A few sweets here and there, but I have been enjoying my whole grains and a tremendous amount of fruits and veggies. The Kombucha has been limiting my cocktails - I have been enjoying some in the evening and most nights have forgone the glass of wine. Exercise is a work in progress. The snow has been a bit of a deterent, but I am getting Skyler involved and feeling great when we get the mind and body moving.

I have been focusing on things to make me the best mom, wife and career woman I can be. More to follow...

Life...takes you by

I have very strong intentions for the new (or not so new year) year. Taking good care of myself and my family, getting my career as a mother and career woman in order (nutrition, real estate, events...whatever will start making some additional income), and getting out more into the community. Getting involved with Philadelphia and doing some charity work.

I know that without taking care of myself I can't take care of others. This means getting myself excercise - mind and body. I have come to terms with the fact that childcare makes getting to the gym quite expensive so I have some up with several solutions: long walks around the city, videos, home practice, and mommy-and-me classes. I thoroughly enjoy my Monday morning yoga with Iva at the Crane Building. It allows me to clear my mind and get ready fo the week, yoga practice and allows Skyler to play with other children. It is the best way to start the week!

I have been dabbling with the vegan diet. I have not been fully committed to it, but have slowly been integrating more vegan foods into my diet. I have been trying to listen to my body and let my body dictate what it needs. This year has been moving so quickly I am trying to keep up!

Following up with some real estate clients and getting focused on some ideas for my Nutrition practice...I'll keep you posted in some new exciting ideas I have in the works.

Finding

Ok - back on track. This week has been a bit challenging. Trying to make several positive changes. Taking this vegan challenge seriously. Finding good balance. Taking care of my family - and not forgetting to take care of me! Excerise is what really makes me tick. Trying to get back to a good routine where I am able to fulfill my excercise needs.

Monday - Yoga
Tues - Outdoor activities
Wednesday - try Fusion, playgroup next week
Thurs -
Friday -

I need to find good activies to keep me going. I have been trying to do some yoga/pilates at home and enjoy involving Skyler. It is so important to me that he develop good habits early. We are expecting a large snow storm this evening through tomorrow. A few inches - a few feet. Exciting. A bon voyage send off for a great friend who is moving to London too.

I'll continue to chart my progress...

New day...

Yesterday came and went. I am glad it's over. One word: Frustration.

My husband has been feeling lousy for the past 2 weeks. Poor guy. I feel terrible. Elevator in our building had been down for three days (carrying baby and stroller up and down three flights - not fun at all). Car broke down trying to meet client.

Mommy needs cocktail. Kombucha and vodka...mmm

Keeping up the pace...

Today was a bizarre day. Although I prefer to share my thoughts in the AM this morning I was not up to it. Yesterday was difficult - the weather and other things kept me in most of the day. By evening, I am pretty spent after running around with the baby and tending to work and family.

My meals were pretty good. Skyler and I have really been enjoying the steel cut oats in the morning. Sprinkled with cinnamin creates a great antioxidant boost. In the afternoon we have been making a smoothie/juice incorporating fruits and veggies. A daily kombucha has been terrific as well. Where normally I look forward to my glass of wine in the evening I have been enjoying kombucha instead. The vegan diet has been working great for me. I have had a lot of energy and momentum. I have had a slight downfall with cheese. Not purposely grabbing a slice or reaching for cheese and crackers, but indulging in something that has cheese in it. I have been allowing myself to give in and hope I can be stronger against this as I go on.

We stopped off at Sweet Freedom Bakery, a new vegan, gluten free bakery my girlfriends just opened a few weeks ago. Skyler was sleeping so I helped the Ladies for a while and had a blast helping with the business. Isn't it always amazing how much fun it is to work on someone elses projects! The bakery is amazing! I am generally someone who does not indulge in sweets, but here I cannot resist! The cookie sandwhiches, blueberry and apple crisps are divine...not to mention brownies, carrot cake, banana chocolate chip bread...etc. They really are becoming masters!

Balance

Keeping focus is difficult. I wrote an entry last night that I did not get to finish. I continued this morning to notice It was all wrong. My goal here is wellness, balance, health and nutrition. My blog was all about Skyler, my son. Adorable and wonderful as he may be this is not just about him! So I digress and start over...

The Vegan challenge is of to a good start. I thoroughly enjoyed the focus on Veggies and cooking. I did slip up here and there...There was fresh grated parmesean on my salad for lunch/dinner. But I made a consious effort to keep along with my goal.

Yoga was wonderful. I could use more time, but getting some practice in is better than nothing. Rading my new yoga journal always helps refocus and reclaim my practice.

In an effort to stay out of the food rut, I am looking forward to trying new recipes daily. Yesterday I made a version of a raw cream of broccoli. Skyler loves helping with the vitamix, tasting and doctoring the recipe.