Tag: Second Nature

Categories
General Weight Loss Tips

Semi-Perfect Day

Krissie gave me a challenge that I couldn’t refuse. To recreate my perfect day, write about it and then do it again. The thing about my perfect day is that it’s not fancy or extravegent. It’s a day where I get things done that make me proud. Things that, I assume, are second nature to most people.

And yesterday was that day. It was not perfect as the house still needs lots of organizational work to get to that maintenance stage. I’m okay with that. It was also not perfect because I still had to deal with life and a schedule that changes almost hourly. Again, I’m okay with that. Setting it up as a “go get em'” day, really transformed how I dealt with my feelings. If something minor upset me, I would brush it off because I didn’t want it to taint my perfect day. I also purposely and publicly have candy in the house (my next post) and I didn’t dig in when I felt unsteady.

The day started with a little last minute work at the computer. I put my exercise clothes on and was ready for the sun to rise. I made a quick trip to the bank and came home to wake the husband up. We went out for our first run in a very long time. I want to call what I did a jog, but it wasn’t. I was pushing myself. I also walked a lot too. It was so fun and freeing. I also loved that I did this without numbers. All I knew was that I needed to be home before a nine am meeting. Other than that, I would run, and walk when I needed to.

When I exercise, numbers distract me. This is why I rarely step on a treadmill or elliptical. And when I do I have to cover up the time clock because it distracts me and I don’t push myself. The same when I’m outside exercising. During C25K the challenges were great, but I hated knowing the time. I hated waiting to be told to run or stop. I know why this is, but I was more obsessed with that than anything else. So it was nice and freeing for me to just be outside and push myself on my own terms. I know that probably sounds silly and wimpish to numbers people. But, goodness I hate time. I hate knowing how long I have to do something, how many minutes I have left, or how far I went. I want to go until I can’t. And that’s what I did.

I’m seeing a trend as far as numbers go in my life. And it’s funny because my husband loves statistics and gets satisfaction from that. The numerical value of time spent, and comparing it to the next time and then the next. Calorie counting, numbers on the scale and minutes spent exercising are all distracting to me. They take away from the heart of what I’m trying to do. And for a long time, I’ve fought against my natural instinct by forcing myself to use numbers to gauge my actions. And on top of that, I would judge myself harshly for not liking it or sticking with it, thinking, I was  flawed. My point is, because something works for seemingly lots of people, doesn’t mean it will work for you. It doesn’t mean anything other than a need to find what does work for you to get the same results. That is all. It doesn’t make you lazy, unfocused or not dedicated. It just means you need another method. I digress.

I came home and put some bacon in the oven and went to answer a few emails. I burnt the bacon. Which was not part of my perfect day. I then decided on an orange and some toast with butter and jam. I got lots of creative work done and then headed out for a few more work related tasks. I came home and ate a bowl of vanilla bean greek yogurt and made dinner. Vegetable tortilla casserole. After dinner I watched The Office and passed out on the couch at 8:30. It seems that my 5-6 hour nights of sleep caught up with me.

How was the day perfect? I went with the flow. When I burned the bacon, got semi-annoying or upsetting emails, when my schedule changed, or when things just weren’t perfect. I didn’t drop the ball on the day. I realized and implemented what I already know to be true:  it isn’t want happens that matters, it’s how I react. 

I also took time to do things that make me happy. Simple stuff makes me happy. I went for a run. I took time to cook dinner. I made time to relax. I journaled throughout the day. I also made time to do lots of laundry and clean.

And finally, I realized that I work really well with a core plan for the day. And what I mean by that is, I have goals for the day that I do no matter what such as: don’t overeat, exercise, get work done. And everything else can move and shift as I see fit.

How was the day not perfect? I should rephrase this all and say that I know a perfect day doesn’t exist. This is fact. There will always be trash to take out, people will always be annoying, and there will always be dirty clothes to wash. But, I understand that I deserve the attitude and actions that bring me as close as possible to that day, on my terms. And when something goes unplanned, I’m ready to deal with it from that perspective rather than, “the sky is falling! the day is over! what’s the point? bring me candy!” .

I’m ready to continue figuring out how to make each day as perfect as possible for me. I find that what I love most is freedom. Freedom to choose how my day goes. Freedom to do what I love: design, create, cook, clean, exercise and be social. Being productive is a huge component to my happiness. I’ve found that relaxing time only feels good to me when I have work to back it up. Otherwise, I feel depressed and lazy.

And finally, I need  flexible daily plans for myself. I need daily reminders of my goals. I need journaling throughout the day. I need core, unwavering goals. Every day can be treated as a perfect day and can plant the seeds for even better, more ideal days down the road. As in, today I can get caught up with my design work and this weekend I can do something really fun. Or today I will take the time to make delicious and healthful food, so that in a year I can have a healthier body. I love the idea of being in the now and working for the future at the same time. Today I love cooking, tomorrow I will be thankful that I cooked. Today I will exercise, tomorrow I will be thankful that I did. Today I will be the clothes away, tomorrow it will be nice to pick out an outfit in two minutes rather than twenty.

And finally, I want build up days. Next Monday looks like a really good day for another ideal day. And not that today can’t be ideal, it will be in it’s own way, because truly, that’s all I have. I don’t know if I will have Monday. But, today, I can make that happen. I feel like each day I can give my chance to build and improve my days. I’m still mulling this all over. Ultimately I want to be the best version of myself that I can. I want to treat myself and act as if I deserve the effort, because I do.  I’m trying to be okay with living without rocks in my shoes.

 

Related Blogs

  • Related Blogs on fat
Categories
General Weight Loss Tips

Eyeliner Application Instructions Made Easy

It’s easy to learn how to apply eyeliner when it’s broken down into simple steps . With the right instructions, you won’t even feel self conscious your first time out in public . Be careful during the day time not to use too much eyeliner, it might be too dramatic  . Not enough eyeliner though, and it might not even show at all .

Properly applied it will enhance the natural shape of your eye and will add focus to your eyes. It just takes a little practice and before you know it, it will be second nature to you .

There are two different types of eyeliner to choose from. One choice is a dry eyeliner pencil and the other is a liquid eyeliner with a brush . Experiment and see which one you like best . Each different type has t’s pros and cons, so you should try them both and decide .

Liquid eyeliner keeps a sharp line and does not have to be sharpened. The liquid eyeliner requires a steady hand and can get kinda messy . It can also clump together on the brush. The problem with pencil eyeliners is that they need to be sharpened all the time and can easily lose their tip, plus the cap can get lost easily as well . An eyeliner pencil without a cap means a messy purse!.

Make your decision on the most suitable eyeliner based on your skill at putting it on with ease. If you are new to make up, it may be better to wait until you have more practice with an eyeliner pencil. Someone who is experienced with liquid eyeliners will be able to brush it on with just one stroke.

If you are determined to use a liquid liner, take the time to practice using it. Before too long you’ll have the skill needed to apply it effortlessly, just don’t get discouraged quickly . You will need to be patient for the short time that it takes to dry. With practice, you can get the dark solid colouring that a liquid eyeliner offers.

When using the pencil, you have to take a little time to prepare for use as an applicator . Sharpen the pencil and then blunt the sharp pointed end of make up so that the pointed pencil will not hurt you, especially if you are new to applying this.

Apply the eyeliner on the lower and upper lids starting at the middle of the eye. If you completely encircle your eye with a liner, it creates a look that may be theatrical. Start in the centre of the lids and apply in an outward stroke. It may help you to imagine that you are following an invisible line as you apply a line to your lower lids under the lash line.

You can create a smoky look by smudging the outer corners of your eyes after you have used a pencil. Be careful not to smudge the line entirely off or the look will be that of a raccoon.

 

Related Blogs

  • Related Blogs on Eyeliner Application Instructions Made Easy
Categories
Diet Pills

Fat Loss 4 Idiots Tips – How to lose weight in three weeks

The Fat Loss 4 Idiots Diets are reasonable and flexible, which encourages you to eat healthily – and more importantly, it is easy for those looking to lose weight and sustain it over a long period of time.
  Below are a loss of 5 Fat 4 Idiots advice on how to lose weight in three weeks
  1. Expand your regular workout routine with cardio base and try a new plan that mixes in challenging moves strength training for all slimmer look. The harder it is, the more you can boost your metabolism burning fat.
  2. Think small – opting for little changes in your diet can make a difference in your efforts to fat loss. Look at Turkey, instead of eating beef burgers, soda instead of regular pasta with whole grains instead of white. With small changes, it becomes second nature that will impact on your eating habits.
  3. Eat Smart – Never eat directly from a box or container. If you eat takeaway, put the right portion on a plate. And put the package away, then sit back and enjoy your meal, taking your time to
  it. Eat slowly and savor every bite.
  4. Do not cut food "unhealthy completely out of your diet – there will be more than you want of these foods. If you must have chocolate or ice cream, choose the best forms of these elements – that way you will get some goodness. For example, Belgian dark chocolate are rich in antioxidants, and ice cream upscale uses calcium rich milk. In addition, intense flavors may mean that you will not want or need as much.
  5. Motivate – Set small goals, the results obtained on the base. For example, look eat 2 pieces of fruit per day and increase the dose after a week. Alternatively, aim to walk an hour twice a week and increase the intensity and frequency of the next week or month. All stages of small working to achieve more important goals.