The rain kept us inside, watching tv. We did at least get our grocery shopping and errands done on Saturday. On Sunday we knew we needed to get out so we headed to an antique store and then roamed the mall. It was a very low key weekend with not much to report on in terms of exercise or weight loss.
About the only thing weight related is that I set up a habit tracker for myself. I got the idea from Jessie over at her blog, jesseybellgetsfit. I am one that does well with a bit of competition....even if it is with myself. I know I will hate to see the streak end if I mess up...and I know I will mess up..but it is a fun friendly competition with myself! The app is set to send me a notification in the evening should I not have tracked, which will help keep that streak alive! I chose the app habit ace..it was a free version...so I can try it and if it works for me then I can upgrade. The free version gives me three habits to track, which is enough to start. I put in my stats for the past week to give me a bit of a start... I’ve been nailing the water habit!!!
While doing errands I did finally find a door mat that I liked. It wasn’t imperative that I get a door mat. Our apartment door is on an open breezeway....it is far enough in that I have yet to see the floor wet from rain (and we have had some humdinger rain storms!!). As for our feet beating muddy? We have two flights of steps to climb and a walk across the breezeway, so our feet have usually ‘stomped off’ the mud by the time we get there...but hey...it looks ‘homey’ and I liked it!!
BUT....I was productive regardless. How so??? Well, I did make a double batch of cookies for my co-workers and Jason's co-workers. But that's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about this site.
I have started to make the changes to this site! It was scary! But it is SO exciting!
I want my little corner of the internet to be a place that inspires and motivates. I know there are big sites out there that have stuff...but I know when I was originally losing, I gravitated toward the every day person that was doing it..or had recently done it for my motivation. I found it hard to swallow the article telling me to ‘lay down the donut up pick up the dumbbell’ (hmm I may have to use that as a future post title) when they weigh 99 pounds soaking wet. I wanted to read my advice from someone that had lived it...that knew the struggle of ‘laying down the donut’ and the pain of someone ‘lifting the barbell’ for the first time. So it’s time to return to my roots...create something that motivates me and maybe...just maybe helps someone reclaim their life from the clutches of obesity.
I have started to make the changes to this site! It was scary! But it is SO exciting!
I want my little corner of the internet to be a place that inspires and motivates. I know there are big sites out there that have stuff...but I know when I was originally losing, I gravitated toward the every day person that was doing it..or had recently done it for my motivation. I found it hard to swallow the article telling me to ‘lay down the donut up pick up the dumbbell’ (hmm I may have to use that as a future post title) when they weigh 99 pounds soaking wet. I wanted to read my advice from someone that had lived it...that knew the struggle of ‘laying down the donut’ and the pain of someone ‘lifting the barbell’ for the first time. So it’s time to return to my roots...create something that motivates me and maybe...just maybe helps someone reclaim their life from the clutches of obesity.
No worries...my posts will always continue to be a real and open look at my weight loss journey...the good and the ugly!
Changes that are already evident:
1. My story I figured it was time for me to have a page that tells who I am...where I have been, where I'm at and where I'm going. Probably well past time. I know people that have been with me a long time know the story... but there are a LOT of posts to read through to figure me out if someone is new. So this way if someone stumbles upon my blog,they can quickly see my history and plans.
2. Recipe Page I have toyed with this a few times in the past. I have moved a few recipes onto the page, mostly my favorite ones! I can't wait to add more and update what I do have!
3. I FINALLY moved this to my own domain name. It was nerve wracking, and that was quite possibly only step one of that process...but it went well! I have wanted to do this for years...and I honestly kick myself for not making some of these changes back when I first wanted to. But oh well...I’m doing it now. I haven't changed my site host at this point. I researched it for days upon days. I was up between a website at wordpress or Squarespace. But ultimately decided that for where I'm at right now the domain name is enough and I will and can push and expand this for a bit longer to fit my needs.
Changes that are still to come:
1. I plan on adding a Success Story page. I have already contacted a few people that have had some great success to get their stories. When I was losing the weight the first time I gathered so much inspiration and motivation from watching other ordinary people have success. Having a page with success stories on my site seems like a stellar idea. (And I’m looking for more success stories...and I have my eye on a few more people to ask!!! I will also consider volunteers...I prefer a natural weight loss story to highlight, no surgery or pills! Nothing against them, but I consider them last resort efforts!)
2. Tips. I have written this blog for over 12 years. I have come up with so many tips and ideas on how to do things and make goals. I plan on gleaning those ideas and having a page with links on those tips. (So be ready for some upcoming posts that consolidate some information!). What kind of tips? For example, "Ways to ensure you reach your water intake goal."
So many more ideas percolating in my mind. But lets just say that I'm excited! The crazy thing is, not only am I excited about the changes on this site, but I'm excited about the changes and future for my weight loss journey. It's been a long time since I felt this excitement for the journey course through me! So I’ll also ask...what motivates you? What would you like to see?
Sometimes we need a lazy weekend to recharge. I used this one to not only recover and rest up for the work week but to also recharge and upgrade my site and my motivation for my weight loss journey. Now it's time to rock it!