Day 29
I had a successful day of being active and eating healthy! Tomorrow is the last day of September, so make it count. Don't go into October feeling defeated. Make tomorrow the most exciting day of the last 30 days. Be proud of your accomplishments and be brave enough to make new goals. Yes, it's the end of the month, but it's also the beginning of a new month. Start thinking about what you want to achieve in October and how you plan on making it happen.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Push Yourself!
Day 28
It's almost the end of the month and I am finally feeling better. I have had a horrible cold for over a week and it has seriously affected my workout schedule! Now that I feel much better, I am going all out for the last few days of the month. If you really want to finish the month well, act like these are your last days of existence. Yes, it seems extreme but trust me you will see some really exciting results. You will be more positive, work harder and achieve more. Tomorrow I am going for a long walk/run and I am going to push myself. You should do the same!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Couch Potato Exercising!
Day 27
It's that time of year again. All of your favourite shows are back on television! Yes it's exciting, but it also means that you will start to become a couch potato again. To stop this from happening, I like to do various exercises while watching the tube.
1. Squats. I like to do up to 50 regular squats and sumo squats.
2. Leg Lifts. While sitting on the edge of the couch, put your legs straight out in front of you and move them up and down while engaging your abs. Do this about 30 times.
3. Push Ups. Do your regular push ups but put your feet up on the couch for added difficulty.
You can always fit in time for exercise!
It's that time of year again. All of your favourite shows are back on television! Yes it's exciting, but it also means that you will start to become a couch potato again. To stop this from happening, I like to do various exercises while watching the tube.
1. Squats. I like to do up to 50 regular squats and sumo squats.
2. Leg Lifts. While sitting on the edge of the couch, put your legs straight out in front of you and move them up and down while engaging your abs. Do this about 30 times.
3. Push Ups. Do your regular push ups but put your feet up on the couch for added difficulty.
You can always fit in time for exercise!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
How to Adjust
Day 26
Going from summer to fall can be a challenge, especially when you live in Canada. The flu goes around, the weather keeps you from getting motivated, and you start to get into a slump. It's time to focus and learn how to adjust!
Go Shopping!
As soon as the temperature dropped, I stopped going for a walk or run regularly. To get me inspired to start again, I plan on buying the proper clothing that will keep me warm while exercising. By doing this, I will get excited about getting back in the game because who doesn't love buying new clothes?! But stay on a budget of course. You don't need to create problems while solving others.
Make your Home Cozy!
Change up your decor. Bring in harvest colours in your accessories. Decorate your mantel and dining room table.
Brainstorm!
One of my favourite things about fall is being able to start up the fireplace and sit by the fire with a blanket and hot cup of cocoa. Write down all of your favourite things about fall to really get you in the autumn mood. You can even make a picture board or screen saver on your computer!
Eat Whats in Season!
Make a pumpkin pie, autumn themed cookies, or hardy soup. These eats will be sure to warm you up and get you excited about fall:)
Going from summer to fall can be a challenge, especially when you live in Canada. The flu goes around, the weather keeps you from getting motivated, and you start to get into a slump. It's time to focus and learn how to adjust!
Go Shopping!
As soon as the temperature dropped, I stopped going for a walk or run regularly. To get me inspired to start again, I plan on buying the proper clothing that will keep me warm while exercising. By doing this, I will get excited about getting back in the game because who doesn't love buying new clothes?! But stay on a budget of course. You don't need to create problems while solving others.
Make your Home Cozy!
Change up your decor. Bring in harvest colours in your accessories. Decorate your mantel and dining room table.
Brainstorm!
One of my favourite things about fall is being able to start up the fireplace and sit by the fire with a blanket and hot cup of cocoa. Write down all of your favourite things about fall to really get you in the autumn mood. You can even make a picture board or screen saver on your computer!
Eat Whats in Season!
Make a pumpkin pie, autumn themed cookies, or hardy soup. These eats will be sure to warm you up and get you excited about fall:)
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Get the Wheels Turning!
Day 25
Today I went to a really beautiful home decor store in downtown Ottawa called Marie Antoinette. The name says it all. It is full of pieces that have an ornate feel. They have crystal chandeliers, Paris themed objects, and all the fine furnishings I have been dreaming of! They also have an entire room dedicated to Christmas decor. As soon as I walked into the room I was in heaven! It was like walking into the end of It's a Wonderful Life. There were amazing ornaments that took you back to the 1920's and Christmas trees that were decorated immaculately. They even had my favourite classic Christmas songs playing. I would love to bring a chair next time I visit and plant myself in that room for hours. It was that beautiful.
The reason why I bring this up is because the store inspired me! It got my wheels turning. I got so many wonderful ideas for decorating my home just by walking in the door. If you're ever in a rut and can't seem to generate new ideas, get out and about. It takes a lot of imagination to put together a store like Marie Antoinette and by visiting today I was able to appreciate it and come up with some of my own ideas!
Today I went to a really beautiful home decor store in downtown Ottawa called Marie Antoinette. The name says it all. It is full of pieces that have an ornate feel. They have crystal chandeliers, Paris themed objects, and all the fine furnishings I have been dreaming of! They also have an entire room dedicated to Christmas decor. As soon as I walked into the room I was in heaven! It was like walking into the end of It's a Wonderful Life. There were amazing ornaments that took you back to the 1920's and Christmas trees that were decorated immaculately. They even had my favourite classic Christmas songs playing. I would love to bring a chair next time I visit and plant myself in that room for hours. It was that beautiful.
The reason why I bring this up is because the store inspired me! It got my wheels turning. I got so many wonderful ideas for decorating my home just by walking in the door. If you're ever in a rut and can't seem to generate new ideas, get out and about. It takes a lot of imagination to put together a store like Marie Antoinette and by visiting today I was able to appreciate it and come up with some of my own ideas!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece!
Day 24
I realize that it's not even October yet but Thanksgiving in Canada is fast approaching! Today I went to the dollar store and picked up some paint, glitter, and rhinestones. What was I planning on doing with these items? Make a Thanksgiving centerpiece of course! After the dollar store I took a trip to the grocery store to buy 3 small pumpkins. Instead of carving the pumpkins I decided to paint them. That way they will keep a lot longer and I can have them around for Halloween as well. After I painted them three different colours, I used the great rhinestone patters I found to really make them shine! I even included the pumpkin stems by painting them gold and adding glitter glue around the base. As a bonus I painted traditional jack-o-lantern faces on the backs of them to tie the two holidays together. The pumpkins were then placed on three different candelabras that are at different heights (like a spiral staircase). To finish it off you can add either a ribbon or some fabric at the base of the centerpiece. Gold would look beautiful! And there you have it a beautiful centerpiece that will last you the whole month of October:)
Try using red, orange, and brown to give it more of an autumn feel!
I realize that it's not even October yet but Thanksgiving in Canada is fast approaching! Today I went to the dollar store and picked up some paint, glitter, and rhinestones. What was I planning on doing with these items? Make a Thanksgiving centerpiece of course! After the dollar store I took a trip to the grocery store to buy 3 small pumpkins. Instead of carving the pumpkins I decided to paint them. That way they will keep a lot longer and I can have them around for Halloween as well. After I painted them three different colours, I used the great rhinestone patters I found to really make them shine! I even included the pumpkin stems by painting them gold and adding glitter glue around the base. As a bonus I painted traditional jack-o-lantern faces on the backs of them to tie the two holidays together. The pumpkins were then placed on three different candelabras that are at different heights (like a spiral staircase). To finish it off you can add either a ribbon or some fabric at the base of the centerpiece. Gold would look beautiful! And there you have it a beautiful centerpiece that will last you the whole month of October:)
Try using red, orange, and brown to give it more of an autumn feel!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Feeling Down?
Day 23
Feeling down today? Search for inspirational videos! Other people's life stories can really inspire you to get going with your own life.
Here is a video that is pretty popular on youtube about a man who had given up on life. He was over weight and disabled. For most, this would feel like the end of the road. It would feel like there is no hope. Yet, this man decided to push for a better life and he succeeded! You can too! This is his story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448
Feeling down today? Search for inspirational videos! Other people's life stories can really inspire you to get going with your own life.
Here is a video that is pretty popular on youtube about a man who had given up on life. He was over weight and disabled. For most, this would feel like the end of the road. It would feel like there is no hope. Yet, this man decided to push for a better life and he succeeded! You can too! This is his story:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX9FSZJu448
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