While I had big plans and the best intention of getting an early start and taking my walk before the AZ heat kicked in, not getting to sleep before 2 a.m. caused me to start much later. So at 10:30 a.m. the girls and I started our day, each with a cup of Raisin Bran with Goat Milk. Yum!!
After a quick clean up in the kitchen we headed out for a walk (my first step towards getting physically active) at a neighboring park. Needless to say, arriving at 11:30 a.m. was NOT ideal because the temp was already above 100 degrees...hot hot hot!! In spite of the heat, the girls and I completed our first lap around the park trail. Nia was the first to start complaining and trying to hide from the sun under my shirt. It was funny but a little annoying because I was feeling motivated and really wanted to get going. So, I decided to just let them play at the covered playground while I did a couple more laps.
The second time around I could definitely feel something (other than the scorching heat) as my calves started to tighten, but I kept going and by the time I ended my 3rd lap and arrived back at the play area, the girls had had enough.The 12:30 heat began to take its toll and the girls were tired of going down the slide on the playground so we packed it up vowing to get there earlier tomorrow. So after a quick stop at the library to return some long overdue books we headed home for lunch. Lunch was a simple yet tasty, half of a turkey and pastrami sandwich, with lots of fresh sprouts and a tsp. of mayo along with my fourth glass of water.
Now being that this journey is supposed to be about body, mind and spirit health, I decided to attempt meditation and pulled up some really cool meditation videos on YouTube. That didn't go too well because despite my headphones and attempts at using my imagination to walk on a beautiful beach in Jamaica, just like my meditation guide suggested, all I could hear was Haile and Nia talking, laughing, playing and/or fighting, busting through the very thin veil of fantasy that I had managed to conjure.
Oh well, I’ll try meditating again later or tomorrow.
Dinner was awesome!! If I do say so myself. :-) I made a delicious mixed veggie meal (bok-choy, broccoli, cabbage, yellow & red bell peppers, carrots) simmered in a flavorful seasoned garlic butter (Smart Balance ) sauce, over steamed jasmine rice.
Check out a video my girls made at the dinner table below…can you say hysterical?!!!
Ok so that’s it for today..see you back here again tomorrow…if you care that is…LOL
Ok so that’s it for today..see you back here again tomorrow…if you care that is…LOL
2 comments:
Hi Mommy,
Great Blog!! Me and Nia are having so much fun making videos about our dinner everyday. I am so proud of you for exercising and I am having fun walking with you and getting to go to the park everyday. Love you mommy!!!
Haile
Try mindfulness meditation or meditation just before bed, or first thing upon waking. Really only need like 10 minutes. With mindfulness, you hear the sounds, then let them go, attention drifts from thing to thing but when it does, it is with full awareness. The point is to turn off the brain with its flurry of thoughts for a little while and get yourself calm and centered. If thinking arises, simply say to yourself, "Thinking" and let the thought go.
At least, that's what works for me!
Another lovely meditation is lovingkindness meditation. I highly recommend it. Two episodes that can be played over and over again are available on iTunes under lovingkindness (metta) meditation. Lisa someone or other is the speaker.
Good luck with everything!
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