Things I should do more often #5

Take heed of the things people in my life say to me.

Last week I took the sentiment and/or advice given by 3 persons dear to me...and it's been one of the best weeks I've had in a long, long time.

An old favorite that always rings true:

"Be who you are, and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter."

Things I should do more often #4

Stop my own FAT TALK.

I still have a good 30-40 pounds to lose to be in my healthy BMI range (whatever that really means). I find myself talking and/or thinking negatively when it comes to eating something bad (hello, Chik-fil-A) or looking "fat" in the mirror (but those pants fit last week!).

This is not acceptable. This is not positive. This is not productive.

So, right here and now, you bear witness to my personal end to FAT TALK. I promise to always look for the light inside that makes me the smart, funny, smokin' hot woman that I am. :)

Things I should do more often #3

Belt out a rockin' tune in my car at the top of my lungs. I did it last night on the way back from my parent's house. I admit I won't often do this in the light of day, but it was dark at the time and I didn't care if anyone saw me or not! It was freeing...no holds barred and most likely a little off-tune with the the occasional wrong word. But I felt happy and at peace when I got home.

Things I should do more often #2

Yoga.

Plain and simple. I long to be more flexible and lean, but have shied away from yoga in the past. I have downloaded 3 sessions from yogadownload.com, a 20-minute session, a 30-minute session, and a 45-minute session. So far I've done the 20-minute session. I enjoyed it, and even though I love Warrior pose, it had my thighs burning! It's a good thing, though.

Because I've been feeling down lately about my running (more on that later), I've realized I need to incorporate new, fun, and challenging things into my fitness routine. More cycling, yoga, and weight training are in order for sure. Swimming is also on that list (and has been for years) but I really need to join a gym and learn the proper form. I can swim, sure...but when it comes to hard-core freestyle, I cannot do it. I have TONS of long, thick hair and have never successfully gotten it all into a swim cap. I tend to swim crooked and have never invested in swim goggles. Plus, I may be fit as a runner, but when it comes to the cardiovascular aspect of swimming, I come up gasping for air after very little effort!

So, my ultimate yoga goal is to be able to execute a beautiful Natarajasana.

Things I should do more often #1

Cuddle with these furballs...