Monday Gratitude

This morning I yelled at a hamster and before you ask, yes, it was before dark and I was once more in my underpants in the back yard. Since the hamster has taken to running away from me, I now walk him in the back yard on a leash. The very same leash that frightens him. So now, instead of running from ME, he runs from the leash, STILL producing NO pee or poop. *sighs* This ONLY happens in the wee hours before dawn. When I'm able to walk him when the sun is up or *gasp* God forbid, after my first cup of coffee, or most annoying yet, when the MAN walks him, the hamster takes two steps out the door and drops a load virtually on command. Got to love it. At least I got in my first full 20 minute work out before work since bringing the little beasty home. The more pre-dawn attitude the hamster gives me, the less guilt I will feel about sniping his little hamster balls off.

Today I'm grateful for:

making it another day without being posted on YouTube

a full 20 minute workout.

The Pixie NOT missing the school bus. She called at 8:45 A.M. when she is supposed to be at the bus stop at 8:50 A.M. that she had managed to lose not just one, but TWO house keys and would be unable to lock the house. Thank GOD for the BFF. She ran to my house and locked the door. Wait till the Pixie discovers she is locked out. Sucks I wont be there to see her face. She is a very lucky Pixie. Daddy will get home less than 15 minutes later. Bet those 15 minutes are the longest of her life. I also bet she finds at least one of those keys TONIGHT. After all, she had them Friday. She let herself in.

having a great weekend. 4 days went to fast but I got a lot done.

being ready for the 1st of the month freak parade. I am 100% caught up. I even managed to get the filing done. Spiffy

showing the new guy who's boss and being backed by the boss. Dude, trying to throw me under the bus is NOT a good idea. The boss KNOWS how I work. You may want to go wipe that egg off your face. Hurry now, before I spork you.

Christmas music.

my head not expolding when Shank told me I was back up to 192 lbs. A 6 lb gain in 4 days

feeling God's love. This morning I was not at my bright and shining best yet I was in a very good mood by the time I was on my way to work. I felt God saying "this is for you. I forgive you, but do please quit yelling at the hamster and it was NOT nice cutting that guy off back there." Um, yes Lord. I'll do better, and Um, thanks. Love you too dude.

Pick your shade and BE the sharpie. Color your world bright.

Monday Gratitude

Well, it was a good weekend. I took my procrastination skill to a whole nuther level. I did NOT clean my house. My bathrooms are still bio-hazards, my floors are still a dust bunny 5 star resort and my kitchen sink now smells like a combination of hot garbage and wet dog. I managed to prod myself into doing the grocery shopping though. Wal-Mart was not as scary as I thought it would be. Guess the yam scammers in the Tinkerbelle boxers and halter tops are waiting till the marshmallows go on sale at midnight on Wednesday.

The hamster had a naughty weekend. I don't think he pooped outside once and he has taken a liking to my dining room carpet. It also seems he has a crush on my nephews ankle much to the amusement of his little brother. Despite all the pooping, humping and chewing, the moments I walked into the house from shopping and church to the happy snuffles of the welcome home hamster dance made it all worth it.

So, the weekend review? Tides of procrastination, with touches of inspiration, validation and jubilation. Throw in a dancing hamster, baby bump conversations, raw detoxing with a 2 pound weight loss and there you have my weekend in a nice neat package. As Stich would say "Was good, Ya, Good"

Today I'm grateful for:

shaking the 1 lb limit. This morning Shank weighed me in at 186 even. That means I lost 1.2 lbs in one day. HA! I beat the 1 lb limit. Skinny Granny here I come! *booty dances*

the hamster. Yes, he pooped in the house ALL freaking weekend, yes he humped my nephews leg to the giggles and glee of Little Terry, yes he chewed on the bands mic cord and drum kit, but I am grateful. I'm grateful for the warm ball of fluff in my chair butt thumping me for more room. I'm grateful for the "I'm so happy your home!" snuffle & shuffle. I'm grateful for the hamster kisses and I'm grateful for puppy love.

day 6 of the detox! I can NOT believe I've made it 6 days. I would have bet you cold hard cash that I'd have caved in the first 3 2 days. Oh, I've cheated but not with ANYTHING cooked. I've drank my coffee, I've had 2 LifeWater's, I've sprayed my salad and I ate a breath mint yesterday. That's the extent of my cheating. Fancy that, I have a strong will after all. I freakin rock man!

focusing on the small. I'm choosing to take great joy in my daily diet success and NOT look at the big picture. The big picture tells me I've lost 4.6 lbs since I started. The small picture tells me I lost 1.2 lbs in ONE day. I like the small. I will gather the small like wild flowers. Bunch enough small together and you have one very beautiful bouquet.

3 day work week! WhooooHoooo! So, today's not really Monday. It's Wednesday. Happy Hump day everyone!

my gifts. I have to many to count but counting them is so much fun! *does her best Sesame Street Count impression* One, one blessing of the spirit. Two, Two blessings of Health. Three! Three blessings of children. Four, Four blessings of grandchildren! ....

Well, I'll count you later folks. I need to get back to work. After all, today is Wednesday and I have so much to do before Friday!

Meet the baby bumps.

Oh, yeah, and my daughters.

Raw Detox

I am preparing for a "raw" detox. If my writing becomes skewed and terse, you now know why. Below is the first of 5 "prep" emails. It's annoyingly perky. Even for me. I will suck it  up and embrace it's spirit. We shall see where this adventure takes me. My starting weight: 192.2

http://www.therawdivas.com/index.php

The Perky Email:

Welcome to the first day of your preparation week, Beth.

Are you getting excited?

Maybe a bit nervous?

Fear, doubt and skepticism are par for the course, especially when it comes to the area of diet and health.

We've all been through the food roller coaster more times than we can count.

And yet, I've all encountered people who have made positive, lasting and permanent changes to their bodies and their lives, with no turning back or roller coastering afterward.

One of the most powerful ideas I can pass along to you as we start to prepare for the 7 Day Detox, is this:

What you resist, persists!!!

If you go into this experience thinking of all the things you will NOT be able to eat, if you're obsessed with thinking about the body you do NOT want to have, the way you do NOT want to feel, the weight you do NOT want to carry, you will be working against gravity. Your objective in this is to stay focused on what you WILL be experiencing and the health and energy that you DO want to create for yourself.

Sound okay to you?
As you prepare for this detox, take some time to imagine the colors and crispy freshness of the foods you'll be putting on your plate. Feel your body thriving, tingling with a new-found vibrancy because of all the amazing foods you're putting in your body.

It's not about all the things you'll be missing out on, it's about all the amazing things you'll be able to enjoy in a way you may never have done before.

Just put yourself in the space of feeling your best. Own it now with your thoughts, so that you can embrace it with the rest of you very soon. ;-)

See yourself getting active. Feel your body as it firms and tones. Your cells come to life and circulate with new enthusiasm and gratitude for the care you're taking for yourself now.

I just know you are going to be marvelously successful with this, so relax and enjoy the process.

Your homework assignment for today is to read The 7 Day Diva Detox Questions & Answers Page:

http://www.therawdivas.com/7daydetox/faq.php

I know the urge is great to bolt ahead, but past detoxers have expressed that they got the most out of the detox when they slowed down and did only what they were instructed to read or do each day as the information had time to really register with them. So take the time to really explore your daily assignments this week!

If you've not yet had a chance to pop into The Powder Room and meet other detoxers, now would be a great time to do that!

http://www.therawdivas.com/thepowderroom

You're going to feel amazing, Beth!

Tomorrow I'm going to pass along all the planners and things you'll need for the detox!

Grapefruits and Giggles,

Tera

p.s.

If you feel you could benefit from additional support throughout the detox, you might like to check out this complete Menu Planner that we've put together specifically for this 7 Day Diva Detox:

http://tinyurl.com/2ycer9

Please note that this menu planner is not required to be successful with our free program and was not included in the original detox, but was added as an additional and optional support component for those who felt it would be helpful.

You are not required to purchase the menu planner to have a complete and positive 7 Day Diva Detox experience!