tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30109164596359554842024-03-05T00:58:34.073-05:00Doll's JourneyJoin me as I live, learn and grow.Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.comBlogger228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-48225686548295739962013-02-06T21:47:00.000-05:002013-02-06T21:47:29.305-05:00My 40 Day Intention ExperimentAs part of my morning routine I set my intention for the day. Some days the process is quick and easy; others, not so much. I find that if I refer back to those intentions throughout the day I am more productive and in the long run a much happier person.
With Lent just around the corner I've decided to create an online "Intention Experiment".
This will include a daily blog post of a single intention for the day. Simple and easy.<br />
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I may add some <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>different ideas</i></span> about to do lists, staying organized with your time and other random thoughts but the focus will be one intention, on day at a time.
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Forty days is the time of Lent leading up to Resurrection Sunday, Easter. Lent is a time of discernment, reflection, sacrifice and self-discipline. Well, that's how I see Lent in my life. I'm not here to explain the number 40 or Lent but to offer some of my reflections as to how it pertains to my 40 Day Intention Experiment.(google either the number 40 or Lent and you will find all sorts of information and opinions) I leave that to you.
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Watch for updates. I'm really excited to be sharing this part of my journey with many of you.<br />
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til again,<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Doll</i></span>Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-63080271644529369962012-09-25T10:18:00.000-04:002012-09-25T10:18:04.279-04:00How will your light shine today?I'm the first one to walk away from letting my light shine. Recently I had to write about my strengths; my good qualities. Interestingly I find it much easier to write about my short-comings and my weaknesses.
Looking at how I feel about myself and what I do in a positive light is not so easy. But here's the question:
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Is shrinking back into the shadows serving my higher purpose? Humility is a good thing but like any good thing can be taken too far. Agree?
My goal today is to answer the question posed in this post. I will shine today in the loving way I respond to all those people I share communications with.
How about you? I encourage you to shine the light of love to those around you. You are special. Be the light for others. Be the hope, love and joy to the world.
Go on - smile!
Have a light-filled day.
Til again,
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And, it's completely FREE!!!Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-8343383424665764362011-12-24T10:40:00.000-05:002011-12-24T10:40:50.372-05:00Merry Christmas!This week has zoomed by. I had plans (oh yes I make plans)but needed to tweak them a bit due to an over-used back. But you know what? Resting, slowing down and even stopping for a short time was what was truly needed.<br />
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I encourage you over the next couple of days of busy-ness to take time to just be; to find that warm, cozy place in your mind. Remember that you are loved and that you are LOVE. God is with us and in us; with you and in you. Honor the great spark of light and love that you are. Those around you will see this in you.<br />
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Be safe, be loved and enjoy the holidays.<br />
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In love, peace and joy.<br />
DollDoll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-15754411980469937612011-10-04T14:09:00.002-04:002011-10-04T20:53:23.218-04:00The Girl Effect - make a difference!<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WIvmE4_KMNw?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WIvmE4_KMNw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-47718758139925357222011-09-26T14:53:00.000-04:002011-09-26T14:53:49.508-04:00Where did the summer go?Goodness me. Hot weather, humidity, time with friends and family and now back to business as usual. <br />
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That's kind of how the summer went for me.<br />
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Lots to do this fall. Choirs, students, church and more....<br />
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The Raw Divas is NOW Tera Warner. Making some terrific changes and I'm excited to be part of it!<br />
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With the arrival of Fall time and changing leaves come some really hard, heart-filled questions that are causing me to really dig deeper. Guess it's like digging those few inches to plant the tulips now that will bring beauty in the spring. I'm planting, but this time, in myself.<br />
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Um and yes...it's only 6 months til spring!<br />
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Enjoy the day!<br />
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hugs til again,<br />
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</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">Day 2: Be Satisfied With What You Have</span></span> </div><div style="background-color: white;">That is an affirmation that I use often. <span style="font-size: large;"></span>For me, this is the basis of my life. If I can be satisfied with what I have, then the journey to living small is so much easier AND I love living small.</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">I have no need to want what others have. I might desire to replace a very large couch that seems too big for the room and non-too comfortable for my back.</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Society gives us so many opportunities to want more; to make us believe we NEED and in fact CANNOT do without more. The advertising, growing malls and out-let stores, all shiny and new, invite us to come, buy, enjoy and even to the point of pointing out that we cannot live without what they are offering.</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">How can this be sound teaching? How can we model a better life for our children while we are running from store to store loading up the car and the credit cards?</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Being satisfied with what I have means that I take time to be grateful for the goodness around me.</div><div style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><b> a warm, dry, safe home to live in</b></span></li>
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</div><div style="background-color: white;">For today: I will take notice of all the good things around me, enjoying the moments and loving life. I am truly blessed!!!</div><div style="background-color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: white;">Til again,</div><div style="background-color: white;"><br />
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<div><span style="color: #000099;">"To lead a simple life in reasonable comfort, with a minimum of possessions, ranks high among the art of living. It leaves us the time, resources and freedom of mind we need for the things that give life value: loving, helping, serving and giving." -Eknath Easwaran-</span></div><div><br />
</div><div>Great statement!</div><div></div><div>This week I picked up 100 Ways to Simplify your Life by Joyce Meyer and am inspired to share my thoughts with you on simplicity and living small. </div><div></div><div>So, my goal here is to write each day on the 100 ways that she mentions and to share how I intend to implement those steps.</div><div></div><div style="background-color: #9fc5e8; color: #741b47; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Day 1: Doing 1 thing at a time </span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #741b47;"></div><div><br />
This is not as simple as it appears. In a world where multi-tasking is the norm and single-minded focus flows against the crowd I often wonder how I can still my mind and focus on just the moment; the one thing I'm facing.</div><div></div><div><br />
From listening to music while I work, Facebooking while I listen to a podcast [is facebooking a verb?] to playing a piece of music while watching the choir, the director and paying attention to the 2 year old off to the side who simply can't stay still, this is my "norm".</div><div></div><div>I love what I do. I love that I can do many things at a time. I love that I have a feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day. What I don't enjoy is the feeling that I have to rush through the things that I do.</div><div></div><div><br />
I go for a walk with the dog - no time to enjoy the flowers. Just hurry up and get it done.</div><div>I listen to the TV or a podcast - hurry up and get to the point already</div><div>Driving to where I need to be - no time to enjoy the scenery just worry and fret that I might be late.</div><div><br />
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I can do well in many things but if I could focus on one thing at a time how much better would I complete the task?</div><div><br />
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The scale in the bathroom has disappeared. Had a nice chat with the Doctor this week. Since my moods in the day can be so incredibly swung by the numbers on that machine he suggested I stop weighing myself everyone morning and that perhaps once a week was enough - even every 2 weeks when I go in to see him.<br />
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Having the pleasantness of my day dependent on a thing and on the numbers that thing spits out at me is just plain wrong, unhealthy and not where my attention needs to be.<br />
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Is this something you struggle with? I would really like to hear how you have over-come this kind of relationship.<br />
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Til again,<br />
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Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-82113474404926855162011-06-15T09:53:00.000-04:002011-06-15T09:53:10.812-04:003 Reasons to rise and shine on hump day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AbsHqCrpmJYKJb7KPk3ozQVayJp9W2Od4r4PJ_WCrZd268ZCSTi73OpICXTr84sGg_20iKHAlvn1J43KhvyglRqhgds1Q7H50I5RWtXegfEQ-12cU6AWyeabStEY2vScivXx1cpYwaI/s1600/Photoxpress_10282924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6AbsHqCrpmJYKJb7KPk3ozQVayJp9W2Od4r4PJ_WCrZd268ZCSTi73OpICXTr84sGg_20iKHAlvn1J43KhvyglRqhgds1Q7H50I5RWtXegfEQ-12cU6AWyeabStEY2vScivXx1cpYwaI/s320/Photoxpress_10282924.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div>Here's the short list: <br />
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1. the sun is shining<br />
2. the birds are singing<br />
3. life is meant to be lived and enjoyed!!<br />
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What's your short list today?Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-25156497489285576712011-05-30T18:42:00.000-04:002011-05-30T18:42:50.997-04:00Monday's Moments<div class="no-overflow"><br />
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You know the days pass and weeks pass and soon you find yourself in new season. Summer is creeping up on me and although some things are winding down to allow for some leisure activities, I'm finding myself saddened to have closed out the season.<br />
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What happened to the winter? What happened to all the meetings, rehearsals and time running around in busy-ness?<br />
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Well, that's what happens when life happens, when my life happens. If I don't take the time to really appreciate those around me or those moments that happen unexpectedly, then how can I really be "present"?<br />
As we move towards a new month my intention is to be right where I am. I need to be fully aware and instep with all the wonderful moments around me.<br />
Here's my plan:<br />
<ol><li>clearly define my goals and tasks</li>
<li>plan moments into my day that allow for deeps breaths and for sending love outwards</li>
<li>remind my dear hearts how much they mean to me</li>
</ol>And last, but not least, to SMILE!<br />
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Simple? Sure is!<br />
Want to join me? What would happen if you set your intentions for June?<br />
I would love it if you could share we me.<br />
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hugs<br />
Doll<br />
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ps a slow paced song but beautiful and I dare you to watch it ...see you're smiling already!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rkNBH5fbMk">SMILE</a>!<br />
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(cross-posted in www.bodyenlightenment.me/coaching) Want info? Ask me. </div>Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-45688596916355397452011-05-28T13:39:00.000-04:002011-05-28T13:39:25.545-04:00It's the weekend!One of the things I like to do on Saturday is plan out my calendar for the coming week. By doing this task I'm able to enjoy the rest of the weekend without concerns about my to do list.<br />
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I like to be organized but need to allow for flexibility within the structure I set up. Make sense?<br />
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So I "plan" free-time into each day. Not that the time is free or that I have nothing to do but those times are when I knit, spin, exercise, talk with a friend, write personal emails or even Blog if the spirit moves me to do so.<br />
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Well, now that I've finished up with my calendar for the first week of June, I'll be off to spend time with Nick and maybe even go for a hike.<br />
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Enjoy your weekend! Be sure to fill a few moments or hours with things that make YOU feel your best!<br />
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Til again,<br />
DollDoll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-33851620175212949562011-05-26T14:35:00.000-04:002011-05-26T14:35:03.345-04:00On the road to...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbXKUlIJswhlwrpOM6P31N1wZ7VBY5Cu2eLcWe-OQUUo8flO-T4nbvs3IXwfcQidGzocuyu06Np-mtTaxkHQIToz5Duht8eTnQB-p8ZBG_BolLPQUyXyDLozZwarmykegIqlyunpB2RQ/s1600/Photoxpress+Change.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbXKUlIJswhlwrpOM6P31N1wZ7VBY5Cu2eLcWe-OQUUo8flO-T4nbvs3IXwfcQidGzocuyu06Np-mtTaxkHQIToz5Duht8eTnQB-p8ZBG_BolLPQUyXyDLozZwarmykegIqlyunpB2RQ/s320/Photoxpress+Change.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>I spend way too much time trying to figure out my life and some days it seems that my life moves on without me.<br />
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This is not really a bad thing. If my life waited for me to make some decisions I would truly be stuck. Perhaps I already am...sort of stuck.<br />
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What I've needed is change. Change to how I see things, how I feel about things and what I do with my time. These are tough choices to think about. However, making no decision is making the choice to stay where I am.<br />
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I love this picture with the word written in the sand. Have you ever been stuck in the sand? Have you ever wiggled your toes so that you sunk down even further? I remember how that feels and the further down you go the harder it is to move. Right?<br />
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So, I've made the decision to change; to move forward with my life.<br />
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Here are some of my basic changes: <br />
<ol><li>alter my dietary choices to include high protein, low fruit, gluten free</li>
<li>set my personal boundaries and stick to them</li>
<li> enjoy my personal time without guilt</li>
</ol>OK, for some of you this may seem very simple but for me this is huge and life changing.<br />
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I would love to hear your ideas. Do you struggle with change? If so, how do you move forward?<br />
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Til again,<br />
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DollDoll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-13289637593749837672011-04-05T12:19:00.000-04:002011-04-05T12:19:48.807-04:00Tuesday's Word of the Day: CONSISTENCY (how to get there)<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">CONSISTENCY</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNOSPBKXoJKzl1hypoTn1Dhrc42p9pPCsKEiO2X1abqmTtPR7CsYRckHAG1LWtx38tW__fCqJ8880vdvGg_VJd2Vs2wqKtSRCEevcOaZBRdhBxRRgyi-Udj2iyWRb0ZbJQ2nuchGVut8A/s1600/consistency-300x178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNOSPBKXoJKzl1hypoTn1Dhrc42p9pPCsKEiO2X1abqmTtPR7CsYRckHAG1LWtx38tW__fCqJ8880vdvGg_VJd2Vs2wqKtSRCEevcOaZBRdhBxRRgyi-Udj2iyWRb0ZbJQ2nuchGVut8A/s1600/consistency-300x178.jpg" /></a><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">or rather...the road map to consistent behaviors.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is my problem. The lack of consistency. Well, I guess the lack of it is really being consistent.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm talking about creating plans. Plans for my food, physical activity, household tasks and on and on. I spurt out of the gate and do well but at some point the energy fades, the ball stops rolling and the result is evident.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lack of energy, weight gain and sour mood swings are what comes from not following through on a steady, consistent basis.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Is there an answer? Gosh I hope so 'cause if not there would be no hope. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a 3 step plan of action:</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. <b><i>Create</i></b> the plan </span></span></span></div><ul><li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- build a routine into a daily calendar</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- make sure the time is realistic so that it creates success and doesn't set yourself up for failure</span></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2. <b><i>Engage</i></b> your friends and family in your activities. </span></span></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- make sure they understand what you are trying to do</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- give them access to your calendar so they know the plan </span></span></span></li>
</ul><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3. <i><b>Allow</b></i> for spontaneous changes - both good and bad </span></span></span><ul><li><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- sometimes it's just better to go with the flow and not fight what's happening</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I know, we all would like a plan that's more specific. So, here's my personal plan for fitness.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. I'm taking the time to look at my calendar to book times for exercise both at home and at the gym</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2. I'm letting Nick (my dear husband) know what the plan looks like so he can alter his day if needed</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3. I know that there will be detours in my plan so I have a few exercises I can manage if I can't get to the gym and some that I can do inside when the weather is chilly and wet.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Again that may simple over simplified but maybe simple is better. Right?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Next up...planning my meals.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do you have a plan in place today? Would love to hear from you.</span></span></span><br />
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</div>Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-35810583493022598062011-03-24T13:00:00.003-04:002011-03-24T13:00:05.725-04:00Back from a long time away.........Yeh I know, but I am back!<br />
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Life has kept me busy and focused on other things but I know that I really need to focus on me for a while.<br />
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So...here I am once again. Seems like I pick up the pieces from time to time. Put them down then pick them up again.<br />
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Do you ever feel that way? I'm like that with diet programs, music, knitting projects and more. I start one then find something that peaks my interest then move over to whatever that is at the time.<br />
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When it comes to my body and health this kind of confusion is not good. My metabolism gets all messed up when I bounce around like that. The bottom line is that although I'm not gaining weight I'm also not losing.<br />
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My intention: to get to goal weight feeling full of life and energy!<br />
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To get there I need to eat lots of greens, balance all my food choices, exercise and get enough sleep.<br />
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This is a simple plan that I quite easily make difficult. I think about it, stew about it and turn it upside down then fall back to old habits.<br />
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Are you like this? Are you able to stay on a give program for long periods of time? Would love to hear from you.<br />
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Enjoy your day!<br />
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Hugs<br />
DollDoll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-31498161471591846052011-03-23T11:34:00.000-04:002011-03-23T11:34:09.988-04:00Fact vrs ProblemsI know, there are many ways to look at facts and problems. Here's my take today on my own, my current snapshot:<br />
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<div align="center">FACT VRS PROBLEM</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="left"><u>FACT</u> <u>PROBLEM</u></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"> I am obese I eat too much </div><div align="left"> I exercise too little</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">I can change this fact but not without action. Not without consistant, constant and current action. It's not what I do tomorrow that will make a difference. The actions of today, of now, will create the change to my current FACT.</div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left">So, today I can:</div><div _widgetadded="true"><img __objrefid="3" src="http://sitebuilder.vpweb.ca/vp/util/image_preview.aspx?image_id=56903&type=LibraryImage&trypng=1&width=250&croptop=0&cropleft=0&cropbottom=0&cropright=0" style="clear: none; cursor: default; display: block; float: right; height: 165px; margin: 0pt 0pt 7px 7px; width: 250px;" /></div><ol><li>make good food choices</li>
<li>get some fresh air</li>
<li>move my body</li>
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Simple? YES!! <br />
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<div align="center">Today I am filled with dedication, determination and desire!</div><br />
(also posted here: www.livingfoodsottawa.com/blog)Doll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-75506828439908611692010-10-09T13:36:00.002-04:002010-10-09T13:36:30.285-04:00Raw Mom Cooked Dad!Check out the RAW MOM <img src="http://sitebuilder.vpweb.ca/vp/util/image_preview.aspx?image_id=24190685&type=CustomerSiteUpload&trypng=1&width=250&croptop=0&cropleft=0&cropbottom=0&cropright=0" style="clear: none; cursor: default; display: block; float: right; height: 212px; margin: 0pt 0pt 7px 7px; width: 250px;" /><br />
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So excited that the Raw Mom Cooked Dad program is starting tomorrow!! It's still free to sign up! Please join me!<br />
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Enjoying a wonderful fall day. Packing, packing, cleaning, more packing...I'm sure you get the picture. LOL<br />
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Today I am thankful for dear friends who take time away from their family to help us more some big stuff today!<br />
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What are you thankful for today?<br />
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Hugs<br />
DollDoll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-81830976610987711052010-10-08T12:34:00.000-04:002010-10-08T12:34:53.552-04:00Moving and releasing... Also posted <a href="http://www.livingfoodsottawa.com/blog/2010/10/08/Moving-andrelease.aspx?alt_id=8H5QM-2A490-4J9&ts=1286555412561">HERE</a><br />
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I apologize for my absence this week. Not totally unavoidable. My head has been somewhere else.<br />
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We're in the process of moving AND downsizing!! We're going from a 3 bedroom with 2 dens to a small 2 bedroom apartment with a sun-room. We're saying good-bye to the pool, the garden and the yard and saying hello to a lower rent, lower utility cost, up-keep-free home with a smaller footprint.<br />
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Now, moving for me is not new. I've rarely gone more that 3 years in one place. Some moves have been out of necessity. Others, out of desire. This one is both.<br />
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As Nick takes things to the curb along with his *Free sign, I'm feeling sad. A number of things we've stored over the last 3 years have been our Christmas items! Since they've been in the basement they are now filled with mold and mildew. That's one of my major allergies and something I cannot tolerate. So, those items are going to the trash bin. No one should ever deal with these things. Once covered in mold and mildew they become somewhat toxic and I just don't feel right in sharing them with others!<br />
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So, in saying good-bye I'm releasing. Much of the release comes in the form of stuff but also as emotion. Some sad tears and joyful ones are being shed today and I'm sure over the next week there will be more.<br />
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Have you ever felt like this? I don't often get fully attached to my home or my stuff but for some reason this move is harder for me.<br />
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<img src="http://sitebuilder.vpweb.ca/vp/util/image_preview.aspx?image_id=17586&type=LibraryImage&trypng=1&width=250&croptop=0&cropleft=0&cropbottom=0&cropright=0" style="clear: none; cursor: default; display: block; float: left; height: 250px; margin: 0pt 1.5em 7px 0pt; width: 250px;" />Don't get me wrong, the new apartment is awesome. Cute, small, bright and in a small area that is surrounded by a "summer" community. Being on an in-land lake brings in vacationers, cottagers, campers et al. I love it! As with the pool I am totally drawn to the water! It calls to me. Whether I'm in it, on it or just looking dreamily at it, I am there.<br />
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I know this post has nothing to do with my weight loss journey but since I am releasing in other areas of my life I thought I'd share some of what's going on with me.<br />
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We're heading into Thanksgiving Weekend and I am filled with such gratefulness for the abundance in my life! I have family, friends, work, fresh food and water and a great place to live. Definitely a time to clear the clutter, inside and out, so that I can focus on giving back!<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian family and friends!<br />
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DollDoll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-41021766270735417702010-10-03T14:42:00.000-04:002010-10-03T14:42:49.938-04:00Sunday's thoughtsI'm taking today as a quiet and relaxing time for me. With all the hustle and bustle of packing and getting ready to move I really just need moments to sit with my feet up.<br />
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I am definitely over-whelmed AND my desire for bread and bread products is getting stronger.<br />
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I have these questions go through my head...will one warm biscuit really hurt me? How about just 1 piece of pizza?<br />
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Ummmmm...well of course I KNOW the right answer to those questions but am I going to listen to the answer???<br />
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This journey of mine seems to come in fits and spurts.<br />
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Raw food, vegetarian, low calorie, gluten free, dairy free, healthy fats, lots of protein etc. I'm sure you know what I mean.<br />
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So, what is it that I really need??<br />
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A great euphonious in every box <br />
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Any one have a good answer?<br />
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Let me know your thoughts.<br />
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Enjoy the day!<br />
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hugs<br />
DollDoll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-70515901569789631992010-09-30T11:47:00.000-04:002010-09-30T11:47:12.820-04:00Raw Mom Cooked Dad!<a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?Clk=3937250"><img alt="Raw Mom Cooked Dad :: Keeping Peace on the Plate" border="0" height="80" src="http://www.therawdivas.com/1ShoppingCart/rmcd/images/RMCDbanner490x80green.jpg" width="490" /></a><br />
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Yes, I'm still here. Since our decision to move, confirmed by putting a deposit down for the rent, my life has been somewhat of a whirl-wind of activity. Adding cleaning and packing to my list of daily to dos seems to have stretched me just a wee bit!<br />
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First, I am now 30 DAYS GLUTEN FREE! That's the longest I've gone without breads etc. I'm really proud of this accomplishment and am moving forward to the next 30 days!!<br />
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One of the things I've found helpful is to plan, plan, plan! I'm the kind of person who needs options. When my body is yelling at me to have some bread my brain needs to click in and reach for the rice crackers! Having those in the house has saved my gluten free goal on more than one occasion.<br />
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I'll break down the scenario for you:<br />
1. I'm tired (and cranky)<br />
2. Body says: get me some bread<br />
3. Brain takes over<br />
4. Rice cakes, rice crackers, rice torillas come to the rescue<br />
5. Still tired but feel good about my choices<br />
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Scenario #2<br />
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1. I'm upset and/or hurt<br />
2. Body says: get me a bagel<br />
3. Brain takes over (now becoming habit)<br />
4. Rice cakes, rice crackers, rice torillas come to the rescue5. Still a little upset and/or hurt but feeling great about my choices!<br />
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Scenario #3<br />
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1. I'm really hungry<br />
2. Body says: get me a sweet, rich, chocolately brownie!<br />
3. ..... Get the picture??<br />
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The last 30 days have certainly taught me that<br />
<ul><li>I can do this</li>
<li>I am in control</li>
<li>Consistency pays off in big ways!</li>
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Are you consistent in some areas of your life? Does that work for you? I'd love to hear your story.<br />
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Have a great day!<br />
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Consistently gluten free,<br />
DollDoll Creelman-Migliacciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11438673479663853216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3010916459635955484.post-40150866920026394492010-09-19T15:43:00.000-04:002010-09-19T15:43:12.246-04:00Sunday's Video BlogGo here to see the new video post: <br />
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Hugs to all<br />
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