Shelli Belly

Monday – Good Day -

     So much of this day was right on target.  I woke up at 4:30 a.m. and hit the gym.  I did intervals on the treadmill.  It felt great to know that I already had done something really nice for myself.   My meals were planned and my water was met with no hassle.  My classes rolled on just as planned and I was even able to have a number of laughs throughout the day.  Every Monday we need to post grades ad lesson plans which I took care of over the weekend.  I felt so on top of things.  Emails were answered, websites created, and room cleaned all before I headed to the gym once again.  This time at the gym I was ready for Angie to show me once again what I could do.   Each time I learn something new.  Who knew that I could do 3 sets of 12 squats with 30 lbs dumbbells in each hand. Just amazing.  Then to my amazement I turn around and have total difficulty doing step ups and just plain getting off the floor after doing push ups. I have to continually talk to my brain to tell it to allow my body to push forward.  I love the process and how each time I’m getting stronger.   After success at the gym I even went home a cooked. That’s right chicken veggies and even rice.  What a great day.  If only they could all be this way.

Tuesday – Tough Day -

My things to do list has taken over. 

I need to … I need to …
I should … I should ….

     I recently said no to an extra assignment at work because of my decision to be healthy but that doesn’t cover the pressures I put on myself on a day-to-day basis.  I like to be a step ahead at work.  My students are so on target that if I don’t keep moving it I feel that I’ll lose control.  I’ve been prepared for the lessons but the little things are not being done.  Unfortunately, those little things cause me a lot of stress.   The pressure turns me into a teacher that is not having a lot of fun.  I become that teacher that is so so serious.   That teacher that has a short fuse. That teacher whose voice tone can stop a kid in their tracks.  That teacher that is connected to the material but not the student.  Lets’s face it if the teacher ain’t happy then nobody is happy.  These are things that I am feeling because I know that in the past I’ve done so much better. Then again in the past I’ve spent countless hours after school handling those piles that are now building up.  I hope only a few students are sensing this.  I put on a good front but I know it is not how I want to teach or even spend my days. In moments like these I would usually head for the drive-thru and spend another 6 hours at school but not today.

How could I have two days back-to-back at total extremes on the scale. 
Whew what would Wednesday bring?

Wednesday – Good Day -

     I’m very thankful for new beginnings.  I made a decision not to sweat the little piles.  I let it go.  I chose that which is more important to me such as health, ah-ha moments, kids learning in a fun atmosphere and peace from Him who I trust. 

     I chose my thoughts today by being in the moment.  What could be left for another time I didn’t even consider.  The decision was mine I was in control and not the “to do’s or the should haves.”  I just let go and chose what I wanted.  I wanted quality interaction with my students and time to calmly study th Word and to be healthy.    By doing this my whole mood changed and I was actually able to take care of a few piles.  By the time I left school I had a pile graded and even wrote an email for December.    My choices actually changed my mood that allowed me to push forward through the stress.    I did choose wisely today which led to success with every 09/09 to 10/10 Challenge Goal.   (Its amazing when the Flash Back matches).

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Day 14 – Discipline That Leads To Joy 

I have the Mighty Mo going for me right now.  Everything is moving along at a good pace. I have been logging my food, planning my days well and exercising.  It feels so great to be in control.  I’m making great decisions and have tons of pride.  I think it even rubs off on my teaching.  The kids and I had such a great day.

I finished my back to back workouts with Angie.  We focussed on legs and abs.  I don’t have a another workout with her until next Monday so I need to keep within the boundary. I’m going to massively prep meals for the week over the weekend.  I need quick and easy recipes.  I’m looking to try to get away from my Eat Right Meals.  I want fresh food that are high impact grains, protein, veggies and fruits.  We’re going FRESH. I’m even sending a photo of my prep cooking to Angie for accountability.

The workout today was unbelievable.  I did 8 dumbbell squats with a 30 lbs weight.  That’s even after doing  12-10′s of 20 and 25 lbs respectfully.  I never thought that I would ever get past 15 lbs.   Crazy!!!   I even had a great time showing some friends the squat moves that Angie had taught me.  I LOVE IT!  Then we headed over to do a simple step up and after 20 years of compensating for my knee I really had to talk to my head and tell it to let my body take the step.  I knew I could do it but my mind was saying to be careful.  It’ll come in time.  Anything I do right now if I can’t do it I’ll say “YET!”  “I can’t do it YET!” but soon.

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Day 6 – Finances and Weight

 Oh I had such a great day today.  Not once was I tempted to eat anything that was off program.  It was so easy to do what I knew to be right and because of that I didn’t spend too much time in my head.   I need to spend some more time being creative with meals.  I’m just not a cook. To that comment I have to say “YET!”   I’m really going to have to try some quick meals that my trainer Angie suggested.   It’s a matter of getting organized and choosing my schedule a little more wisely.

I worked out with Angie today.  I think that is why I couldn’t post earlier because I couldn’t feel my arms.  I feel so strong after this type of workout.  I still can’t believe how much Angie pushes me and I say “Let’s go!”

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Day 5 – Not in an instant

        Lessons are learned when you least expect it.  Well it was a lesson I probably already knew but it was reiterated in a way that hit home. The lesson came from an unusual source the movie 28 days.  In a scene Sandra Bullock took the baseball and threw it nowhere near the strike zone.  The pitcher then advised her that when you concentrate on that small zone you’ll never hit it.  The pitcher told her to focus on what she could control. She could control her stance, breath, grip on the ball, her arm position and the release.  Once the ball was gone it was out of her control.  She could then only control her reaction.

Time to focus on the day-to-day it’s what I can control now.

It’s not to late to join in.

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Day 3 Long Days