New Years Resolution!

So after the past week of thought. I reviewed my life this past year and I have noticed an interesting habit I seem to have sneak up on me frequently. Last years resolution I said I wanted to get in shape and lose weight. I made my goal plan on paper, wrote out all the steps to feel healthy and good about myself. I followed it, it was easy when I made a practical goal with obtainable benchmarks to hit over the next few months. Each mark I made I hit and I was feeling pumped! I felt better and better; I could hike up the hill on 20 min, do an 1 1/2 hour yoga class, Dance the night away with my friends, all while radiating confidence. I was doing my thing having plenty of dates and no one could stop me. Until I get so comfortable with how I look and feel I start to drop out of my routine thinking "oh, if I miss this one hike it won't hurt me I look amazing!"

After about 3 months into my resolution diet plan my attitude was I can do whatever I want, when I want! That went for dating, working out, and eating. Also I had meet this handsome manly man who I started spending all my time with. Which consequently left no time for myself. So Between his I can eat anything and not gain a pound diet, late nights with him, and my I look gorgeous all the time mental state, I had completely stopped all my training I was doing; big mistake!

For awhile I was managing to stay the same but slowly over the summer I would gain one or two pounds a week and think "that is no problem I'll just have to bust it out in the gym in the morning". Then a few more pounds "ok I will have to get butt kicked this weekend" to "well just after my birthday I get back on my diet routine again" to "defiantly after the holidays..." I had gotten to the point were I can't fit into my old clothes I had and even though I'm still normal weight it's just not the same as the in shape active body I had.

So this year I want to do it again but this time stick with it!! I'm getting old enough now were I will have to consistently watch what I eat and exercise is utmost importance. Since school is starting I want to be able to keep up and feel good! I want to look in the mirror and be proud of myself again.

So my New Years Resolution

is to get back on my diet, go to yoga classes, go to the gym at least 3 times a week, and tanning!

is to be consistent and disciplined (either with chores, house work, gym, eating, etc)

is to be a better listener

is to not eat fast food! My boyfriend is not a very good help with this!

is to be 135lbs by April!

These are just things that I have taken as most important to me and I will be on my way tomorrow to a new better me! I sincerely miss the feeling of confidence in my looks and over all appearance. If it were only as easy to rewind time to take those pounds off without as much work! I hope that I will be able to stick to my guns with the Wii Fit I have gotten for Christmas (I love that thing) I want to knock all my depression away. I wonder if anyone feels the same way...

An Abundance!

Christmas morning...

cinnamon rolls, hot chocolate, wrapped in blankets with my lover, going through the mounds of gifts

Getting...

a Wii fit, Shawn White Snowboarding, Guitar Hero, Clothes, Puzzles, and Pictures

Sharing it with people I care about the most...

Priceless

Possible Resolution

"On a journey of learning to change the way that I react to others! Looking for balance from within! Embracing the reality that I must take time to truly discover what I want from the world and what I want the world to receive from me."

-Chris McCarty a good friend of mine

She seems to always know how to put words together in just the right way! Love you!

I'm getting Frustrated with myself

Lately, I have been so sleepy and out of energy. I don't want to do anything or go anywhere. I just feel so BLAH. I've started to get mad at myself.

I'm angry that I can't get myself out of be in the morning to take a shower for the day. I usually end up rushing out the door because I'm trying to savor every second of sleep and just cowboy comb and run in my sweats. It leaves me feeling ugly all day and then depressed. Then

I'm angry that I just can't get my fat butt in the gym more. Then

I'm angry that even though I'm not hungry I will still eat half the pan of brownies. Then

I'm angry that I never finish organizing my room and live in a pile of dirty clothes. Then

I'm angry that I have gained over 20 lbs and lot my tan. Then

I'm angry that these things have slipped away from me when they are so easy to fix.

Most of all, I'm angry and these things are starting to make me feel disappointed in myself. It's a vicious cycle of disappointment. I used to be up and about and doing this and that; I was motivated and out-going. Hanging out... working out... and going out... all used to be things I do all the time and they have gotten away. I have been working on a news years resolution and I think that all these things will be taken into consideration. Cause lately I'm tired of feeling this way and school will be starting soon and I want to start feeling accomplished. I'm making myself ready for change.

Adho Mukha Svanasana

Adho Mukha Svanasana also called Downward Dog or Downward-Facing Dog is a popular Hatha Yoga posture or asana.
Downward Dog begins by kneeling with the hands and knees on the floor, hands under the shoulders, fingers spread wide, knees under the hips, knees about seven inches apart, spine straight and relaxed. On a deep exhale, the hips are pushed toward the ceiling, the body forming an inverted V-shape. Legs are straight. Arms are straight, elbows engaged, shoulders wide and relaxed. The heels move toward the floor. Hands and feet remain hip-width apart. If the hamstrings are very strong or tight, the knees should be bent to allow the spine to lengthen fully. Pressure is avoided on the wrists by pressing into the fingers and palms, directing the push upward into the hips. The head drops naturally. The heart moves toward the back wall.
The hips move up and back. Relying on the breath while holding the posture, the student takes deep, steady inhales and exhales that create a flow of energy through the body. Concentration on maintaining a slow, rhythmic, sustaining breath is most important. On an exhale, the student releases onto the hands and knees and rests.

Teachers and practitioners of yoga believe that the benefits of Downward Dog include:
Stretches the shoulders, legs, and spine.
Builds strength throughout the body.
Provides an overall body stretch.
Removes fatigue and rejuvenates the body.
Increases blood flow to the sinuses.
Strengthens the immune system.
Calms the mind and lifts the spirits.
Improves digestion.
Strengthens arms, legs, and feet.

This posture is not recommended when the wrists are sensitive or injured. Modifications are advised in that instance.

Video From iTunes I love how Byronl shows how to properly do the moves and seeing how your body should look is great too! Thanks for the Podcast!

Song on my Heart Today

Sometimes I feel like I need to shake myself, to wake myself:
I feel like I'm just sleep walkin' through my life.
It's like I'm swimmin' in an ocean of emotion,
But still, somehow, slowly goin' numb inside.
I don't like who I'm becomin', I know I've gotta do somethin',
Before my life passes right by.

I want to cry like the rain, cry like the rain,
Shine like the sun on a beautiful mornin'.
Sing to the heavens like a church bell ringin',
Fight with the devil an' go down swingin'.
Fly like a bird, roll like a stone,
Love like I ain't afraid to be alone.
Take everything that this world has to give,
I wanna live.

Sometimes I wonder why I work so hard to guard my heart.
Well, I hardly feel anything at all.
I've spent my whole life buildin' up this ivory tower.
And now that I'm in it, I keep wishin' it would fall.
So I can feel the ground beneath me, really taste this air I'm breathin',
And know that I'm alive.

I want to cry like the rain, cry like the rain,
Shine like the sun on a beautiful mornin'.
Sing to the heavens like a church bell ringin',
Fight with the devil an' go down swingin'.
Fly like a bird, roll like a stone,
Love like I ain't afraid to be alone.
Take everything that this world has to give,
I wanna live,
I wanna live.

Somethin' deep inside keeps sayin life is like a vapor,
It's gone in just the twinklin' of an eye.

I want to cry like the rain, cry like the rain,
Shine like the sun on a beautiful mornin'.
Sing to the heavens like a church bell ringin',
Fight with the devil an' go down swingin'.
Fly like a bird, roll like a stone,
Love like I ain't afraid to be alone.
Take everything that this world has to give.
I wanna take every breath I can get,
I wanna live.

I need to wake up, snap out of depression mood and feel the world around me. My mind is screaming for change and I feel it coming...

The Four Agreements

I have read this Amazing book several times now and each time it makes me realize that everything we do is based on agreements we have made. In these agreements we tell ourselves who we are, what everyone else is, how to act, what is possible, and what is impossible. What we have agreed to believe creates what we experience. When these agreements come from fear, blocks and obstacles develop keeping us from realizing our greatest potential.

Based on ancient Toltec wisdom , the Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives and our work into a new experience of effectiveness , balance and self supporting behavior.

BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD

Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY

Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST

Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgement, self-abuse, and regret.

Lemonade Diet

Lemonade Diet

For at lest 10 days drink 10 or more servings a day of the following:

Salt water Flush recipe:

2 level tsp of uniodized sea salt
1 qt or 32 oz of luke-warm water

Lemonade Diet recipe:

2 Tbsp or 1 oz (approx 1/2 lemon)- fresh squeezed lemon or lime, not bottled juice!
2 Tbsp or 1 oz of organic grade B maple syrup
1/10 tsp or more of cayenne pepper
1 cup or 8 oz of purified spring drinking water

Or for the quick equivalent to making a whole days servings in an empty gallon jug:

The juice of 5 lemons
1 1/4 cup of organic maple syrup
1 tsp of cayenne pepper
and 10 cups of water

Mix all and shake well!!

So I have read the the routine to do for 10-20 days is to:

Wake up in the morning and immediately drink the salt water flush.

Followed by sipping all day on the lemonade mix

And at night just before bed to drink a Senna herbal laxative tea. For the tea be sure to steep covered for 10-15 min to fully extract the natural laxatives.

I have done this diet before and the worst part of anything is the cayenne pepper burns my lips more than anything. I guess that is because I never eat any sort of spicy food. When I have done this flush I lost 11 lbs in 2 weeks. So it will be worth it if you can stick to it!

Wii Fit Accountablility Partner

So for Christmas I will be getting a Wii Fit. I'm very excited to try it out especially when I will be in school for yoga teacher training in January. I want to see how accurate and helpful it is for practicing real yoga. Hopefully I will not be disappointed but I'm not getting my hopes to high!

I was wondering if anyone has a Wii Fit already and let me know how they like it! There is another workout game I saw by a fitness woman Jillian something that uses the board and I will check that out to see if it is any good. but if anyone has their opinions I would like to get some advice.

I was just wondering, If anyone dose like it and wanted a fitness accountability partner after christmas let me know! Me and my roommate will use it but it would also be fun to have a pen pal sorta workout support/competition Cause when you have a partner who is working out more than you gets you up off your butt! Hopefully there is another 20-25 year old girl out there who wants to wii fit with us but whoever wants help, the more the merrier!!! Plus since I will be in school for a yoga fitness teaching it will help me try to explain moves and be more of a motivator cause after all getting in shape is easy with encouraging help! Again that is if the Wii Fit ends up being a good program... heres hoping!!


Wii # 2707 7931 8317 0524

I'm in Yoga Teacher Training Program

So I have been accepted to the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts Yoga Teach Training Program. I start class in January and I'm very excited. Yoga has been something in my life for some years now and has been there for me through tough times. I have always counted on my yoga time being just for me to unwind and relax. Not that I'm going to be a teacher I'm very excited to share that with other people. Knowing how much fulfillment I get from my practice I hope that I will be able to do that in someone else's life!

As I start my schooling I'm very thankful that I get to go to any yoga class during the week for free! It's amazing because yoga is pricey. Also I will have to practice my teaching routines so if anyone is wanting to get back in shape for summer contact me for some free yoga! You help me and I will help you!

Once school gets rolling I will be able to tell more of the style and teachings of Yoga and be able to give advice and hopefully have people who want some yoga lessons to help me learn to be a better teacher.

Namaste-
Sun-Kissed Yogi