Day 1 - my Video Blog experiment

This is my very first video Blog. Not sure how I feel about putting myself out there like this.

The goal? To keep me accountable! This is so important! Knowing that I'm doing this each day and being totally open and honest about the process means I have to follow the plan that's before me.

So, the plan:

1. Follow a healthy eating pattern (types of food, when I eat, how I eat) Tera, my dear friend at The Raw Divas is going to keep me on task and authentic! I'll be buddy-ing up with Stacey during the 21 Day Green Smoothie Detox.

2. Get physical! With Jenn's help I know that I can become the active person that lives deep inside. (Jenn is a trainer at FLEX, at the Brookstreet Hotel in Kanata. She's a real sweetheart and will keep me on track!)

That's the plan in it's simplest form. I'll break it down more as we go along. Let me know your thoughts on the video.

Til tomorrow.

Hugs, light and love,

Doll

Look what's coming.........

Keeping peace on the plate...

Mom, Katie and Brad, Nick

The Happy Couple, Payson girls and Mom

It's Monday!!

Been working today and getting The Raw Divas Facebook Fan Page active. You can see that I've added the button to my side bar.

Do you ever wish you could add a side bar to your life?

How about a side bar for....

1. See how I'm doing today?

2. What's my energy level?

3. Am I available for your Wedding?

4. Am I really connecting with my life?


The buttons, pictures and fun could go on and on...unlimited possibilities.

Guess it's like the endless voice mail loop. Press 1 for, press 2 for...etc.

What do you think?

What would you put on your side bar?

Have a great one!

Hugs
Doll

The happy couple

Today is Katie and Brad's special day!! There's been lots of planning and love gone in to their wedding and I wish them much love, joy and happiness.

Pictures to come soon!!

Hugs and love to you both!

A special dinner

From time to time when I put dinner on the table Nick immediately grabs for the camera to get a picture. How our food is presented can definitely make a difference in the ambiance of dinner. This was our dinner earlier in the week.

There's nothing special about this meal other than the fact that it looked great!

A bed of fresh greens topped with a fresh tabouli salad. I had to improvise. I had a half a cucumber, (the other half froze in the fridge!), a couple of small pieces of tomato (I'm cleaning out the fridge), and a couple of spoonfuls of corn relish. Fresh mint and parsley from the garden was quickly chopped and mixed in along with the juice of 1 lemon. Voila...dinner is served.

Simple, quick and tasty.

Do you improvise with your recipes? I would love to hear from you.

From my garden

This picture doesn't do justice to the intensity of the colours. They are beautiful! (and tasty)

A page from my journal....

July 27th 3:45 pm

I've been reading Eat, Pray, Love by Melissa Gilbert. (been a very long time since I've read a novel of any kind) (I'm committed to finishing this book before the movie is released)

Check out the book club video HERE





In the first 3rd of the book she shares of her journey to Italy where she learns the language and enjoys the food.

I'm beginning to see that in many ways that's where I've been for the last couple of years. ( not physically but figuratively) Not just eating for the sake of eating but really enjoying every morsel. I love food. There's just no possible way around that. The textures, tastes and sensations speak to me.

From meats to pastries and everything in between, I am continuously drawn. Doesn't matter that I've been on a mission to lose weight or to clean up my food choices. Doesn't matter that I know the calories are high or that the salt is too much. It just continues.

Well, I think and feel like I've reached the turning point. As I finish reading the chapter "Eat" I now find myself thinking that it's time for the "Pray" part of my life to take over.

I'm at a crossroads. There is the possibility for some major changes in my life and I am determined to enter this next phase with the intention to pray.

No longer do I wish to eat myself through each day and night. The anger and frustration will come to me as is a normal part of life and growth, but, bread, chocolate and ice-cream will be part of a "normal" diet and put on the shelf as if precious and cared for--to be used for sustenance and nutrition.

Make sense? I really don't know what the world will bring to me but I do know that prayer and meditation will see me through.

PS
Boy that was a long post for me. Thanks for hanging in to the end.

I would love to hear what you do in your life when you find a bump in the road or things aren't quite what you dreamt them to be. Comments? Suggestions?

Day of Rest

Saturdays are my days of rest. As a church musician Sundays tend to be filled, busy and wonderful. Today I've spent time in the pool and have planned my menus for the day. It's going to be hot and sticky so perhaps a walk through a mall would be good. Some place cool and where I can breathe easily.

I have yet to release the weight that I want to but there is nothing stopping me except for myself. Once again I need to get out of my own way!!

Hoping all have a joyed filled day rich in family, friends and blessings!

Hugs
Doll

Blessings today:

1. family
2. home
3. friends


cross posted from http://wintention.ning.com/profiles/blogs/a-day-of-rest

Do you believe?

Check it out and let me know what you think!

hugs
Doll

A bear in Stittsville

What a nice surprise tonight. This was taken about 2 miles away from home. (on the other side of the freeway!) Just never know where delights are going to come from.

hugs

April fun

Life gets crazy busy for me this time of year.

Tomorrow evening is our spring time concert featuring the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers and the JJ's! Songs about home are both touching and wonderful.

No stress...ha! Performance anxiety runs high.

Food? Let's not talk about it, OK?

I'll check back in later.

Til again,
Doll

Indulge....

I'm really excited about Angelina's new recipe book! I've tried a couple of them. Absolutely wonderful!

Introducing: The Decadent Gourmet

Let me know what you think. What is your favorite recipe?

til later,
Doll

Back yard in spring!

The sun is setting creating a beautiful colour in the sky! This is how my day ended. Calm and serene!
I'm looking forward to a week continuing in this way...with me at peace with all that surrounds me.

til again,
Doll

New and exciting

Image by Thai Jasmine via Flickr

I'm really excited!! I've set up my very first Green Smoothie Workshop! (outside of my group of friends) AND created a new website for myself. This is definitely a work in progress. Not sure how far I'll take it or how many re-creating moments it will go through but at least I've started.

I keep talking about how I want to coach people and help them transition to a healthy lifestyle but talking about it ain't going to get it done sister!! Working with The Raw Divas has given me such confidence and joy for life! Thanks muchly Tera!
So, I've started.

Keeping my fingers crossed won't get the work done but I know how to do the work. I acknowledge my life and successes...this is one of them! Off to enjoy a late night salad! Greens, here I come!


Enjoy your week everyone!

Check out my new site here: http://livingfoodsottawa.com

Let me know what you think.

til again,
Doll

My WISH...

is for you to join me! This is absolutely incredible.

Sign up for FREE this week.

I'm already planning out my weeks so that I can listen to everyone!

Hugs
Doll

Re-boot

Image by london via Flickr

Ok...here it is Tuesday and I've re-booted my week. Monday never happened. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!

The church family musical that we've just started production of is the story of Jonah. We're calling the God of Second Chances!

Well that's what I like about my life. There is always a second chance...over and over and over again.

I made some commitments to myself that have just not happened. I've been doing a pretty good job of beating myself up however. Is there a gold medal for that? I'd be sure to win that competition, hands down!

Enough already! My Olympic challenge is no complaints! Doing pretty well with that although I think my challenge should have been no negative self talk. What do you think?

My meals are planned for today as well as my exercise. Now, if I could just get rid of this migraine!

More tomorrow about second chances. Have a great one dear friends!

Til again,
Doll

It's Friday!!

and not the end of my week!

Not sure there is an end to my week this time around.

I'm happy to be busy on Saturday playing the piano for a terrific community choir. We're having an annual winter retreat day. Time filled with singing, laughing and learning.

This evening I'm treating myself to time with a dear friend. Pool and sauna here we come!

Sunday? Church, meetings and more...

My days are full. I am learning to embrace the richness of each and everyone. I have purposely filled my google calendar so that I can see where my time is going. I need to face this busyness with strength and joy. I no longer look at my full day and panic. I am facing what I fear. I am confronting what stirs my anxiety.

This works for me..well at least during this testing stage. Once more: my life, my decision!

My food is nutritious and balanced. I will move my body in the pool and get my heart rate poppin'. I'll spend time with a friend and catch up on some much needed girl time.

Sounds great doesn't it!!

Have an absolutely amazing weekend everyone!

til again,
Doll

My Journey Continues

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For those of you who have been following my blog for a while, the next few weeks may seem like a bit of a departure from what I normally write. I'm digging deeper into what makes me, me. I'm looking into the heart and mind of what makes me tick. As my weight loss journey continues I realize that I need to understand more of the reasons I eat what I eat and when. Emotions come into play in a very big way with me. I've always known this but have tried to skirt around the situation. Regardless of what food pyramid I use or whose specific plan, none will work until I gain control of my emotions and thoughts.




This morning I'm looking at what I hear inside of my head. Am I really listening? I am a Christian believer and believe that God has a purpose for my life. (it's not my intent here to "preach" but to share some of my thoughts..your belief in a higher power may most likely be much different that my own or you may have no specific beliefs at all)

When I am called to "go" or "do", do I respond? I guess that's the real depth here. When I feel my passion, when I have the constant prattle in my head, do I respond?

I do believe that each of us have desires and passions to be our best self. I know there are times I just do not listen; I do not respond.

For today - this day, my intention, my purpose, my passion is to listen and to feel.

My light is shining. Right now the path is clear. I will go. I will...


**** the food pyramid above does not totally reflect my current food plan LOL I am enjoying about 75% raw foods (greens, fruits etc.) AND am wheat and dairy free for Lent

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