Random Thought (very long)

I have been think about what direction I want my life to go in. I know it's not the direction it's going in now. I've been so blessed to have such a supportive husband. Lords knows I probably get on his nerves with been all over the place. I've been going thru this since moving to Washington. But he has been so supportive, patience and understanding, while i go on this journey of finding myself yet again. I change with the wind every year. It's something new. But it's always improvement to a higher level.. My last day of employment was in Dec 05. I really enjoyed my job and was upset that I had to pick up yet again to PCS(moving or relocate) to another place. I had my job for 3 years while been station in Germany.

We relocated to Washington in Feb 06. It was a very difficult year for me. I had no motivation what so every. I became a stay at home mom, not by choice but, no pressure to return to the work force either by DH. So I basically had my battle with myself. Don't get me wrong been a stay at home mother is great and hard work. I applaud the people who do this. But it's not for me.
So here what I've been thinking.
Career :
Georgia: Although, my organial career path was to be a surgical tech ( the class became non existence not enough student signed up) and my classes got switch over to patience care tech then they change it to CNA. I became a Certified Nursing Assistant in 1996 and enjoy been one. My first CNA job was in hospice. I worked there from 1996-1999 and I loved it. More one on one and inter action with family members and clients. I built a very close, emotional relationship with family members and client. As a matter of fact, I still stay in contact with some of my client family. Got married and relocated to Michigan.

Michigan: My second job was in a nursing home. I was there from 2000-2001 I love working there.. it's alot of hard work. I had 6 to probably 12 patients a day. I worked A.M. Which was alot of bathing, feeding dressing changing and lifting up and down. I stilled loved my job. Although it was very demanding. I still was able to build a close relationship and interact with my patients. I went above and beyond everyday I work. I even checked on/ visited my patients that was passing on my off days because I didn't want them to die along. . I treated them like they were family. I quit that job due to management. Didn't like how they treated their employees and how they perpetrate with the patients when JAHCO or family visits.

So I off I went to become an entrepreneur in financial service. I did this from 2001 -03was doing really good. Then we relocated to Germany.

Germany: We arrive in Germany in Feb 03. I had such a great time over there. Didn't want to come back to the USA. I baby sat the first year in Germany. I start working at the Military Clinic from Feb04 - Dec 05. It was more interaction with the doctor, learn different producers such as pap, mole removal, drawing blood, lab work etc.... I loved that I didn't have to work on weekends. The kids and I traveled on the weekend. Over in Germany they work hard but play even harder. This is where I discovered running, been active and having more quality family time. I received my first body massage. I discover I can live without the T.V. , I can live with less. I read more and had limited time on the Internet. I became a vegetarians and discovered peacefulness and learned about having a quality of life!!!!!!!!!!

So I said all that to say I have no clue what I want to do now. Since been back in the states, I know I don't want to work for anyone. Which I restarted back striving to be an entrepreneur in Financial Service. I have not given it my 100%. Took the class but didn't take the exam to get license. But at the same time I would love to try to be a surgical tech. But I don't want my life to be stuck between a time clock and alarm.

As far as my

Health: I've decided that I'm going to BE A Vegetarians, eventually become a vegan. I'm going to do it right this time. I can not stand the taste of meat and want to give up dairy. I'm already not a milk drinker and very seldom eat eggs. Although, I was a Pesce-Vegetarians (sometimes called Pescetarians) pesce-vegetarians eat fish. I no that Most vegans and lacto-ovo vegetarians do not, by the way, consider those who eat fish "real" vegetarians --- you see why definitions can create divisions between people? My body felt great eating only fish, Salmon and vegetables. However, I no that I will have to give up the fish. . My overall reason for become a vegetarians will be for health. Not religion or animal right. Now if my journey grow to that... that will be great.
I'm still exercising.

Here where it get complicated. I want to start doing a cleansing. Not sure what route to take.. I've done the DRNATURE cleansing before. I did it because I wasn't have BM on the regular and I t was going to be a jump start to me eating healthy. I saw great results. Now I'm thinking about doing the Master Clean lemonade cleansing. However, I've been reading that as long as you eat vegetable and fruit you can cleanse your body. So to make a long story short I want to really start implementing fasting in my life style.


Well continue later !!

Weights ,cardio/ pool

DH, Son and I went to the gym tonight. We started off on the treadmill did 30 minutes. Son and I went to the weight areas. We worked out on chest,shoulders and did squats. While waiting on DH to finish running DS and I went to play pool. Today was a GREAT DAY:D!!!!!

gym

DH and I went to the gym this afternoon. I did 45 minutes on the elliptical machine and worked on my legs. I missed not getting up this a.m. and running the airfield. But I had to listen to my body.

Body Building

DH and I went to a body building contest on post. It was some nice eye candy in the men groups. It was only 3 women in the female group. You could tell who was an amature and who have had training. The lady that was a amature came in first place in ..... forgot which category. I was so happy for her. I applaud them for getting up and representing for the ladies. One of the female judges was like whoa and that's not in a good way. I don't understand why females, let themselves get to the point that they look like dudes. This female look just like a dude in the face and her arms was huge.

It looked like one of the male body builders ,was going to pass out. It was very fun watching each category. We really enjoyed this beautiful day.

I think

that I 'll only be doing 8.6 miles twice a week. At least, that's what I'm thinking in my mind at this moment. Which will be Monday and Friday. DH said that we should do it at least 3 times a week Monday, Wednesday/ Friday. But add Sunday. I'll have to think about that one. Because all thou, this was my first time trying to run around the airfield twice, it took alot out of me. My body was sore for days and I wanted to sleep for the rest of the week.lol

I guess as my body get use to running 8.6 miles on Monday / Friday I'll improve. Hell I might just opt for just doing it on Mondays. Because after reading runners world, it state we should do a long run once a week. Besides, it'll help with having no injuries. So I figure I can run 4.3 miles on Tues-thrusday and 8.6 on Monday / Friday. But I 'll play it by how and what my body is saying. I'm going to really think about this one.

Well hope everyone is having a great day. Get out and enjoy the weather!!!

Dang my body aches

I could not move this morning. My body was sore/ stiff from doing the 8.6 miles yesterday. So I opt to not even move this a.m.:D. But I knew that I couldn't stay in bed all day. This evening I went to the gym and walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes and did 3 sets 12 of pull up. I can say it help loosing up my body.

8.6 miles

Today DH and I did the airfield. I ran the first 4.3 miles without stopping and ran and walked the second 4.3 miles. I actually did better with my time then I thought. We started at 5:49 a.m. and I finished at 7:40 a.m. As I was doing the second portion, I kept saying I know it's about 8:30 or 9. But was shock when I asked DH what time it was and he said 7:40. Of course he finished 10 mintues before me and was waiting on me.My goals is to run around the airfield twice without stopping and to get my time down.

Gym time

Josalyn(the person I'm training) and I went to the gym today. We did cardio on the treadmill and leg work. It was a fun day at the gym. She is becoming more comfortable working out in the gym now. I'm so poud of her:)!!!!!!!

update

Hey Blogger! I'm still here and exercising. Took a break from blogging. I became bored with writing down everyday that I exercised. I'm still in the game! Hope everyone is having great progress and results:).
Later!

Basketball

DH and I went to the gym this a.m. to shoot some basketball. Although I had in mind to walk the airfield. Which that was the plan at first before he change his mind. It was to pretty of a morning (sun shining) to be couped up in a building. But we had to play outside:D due, to the basketball court been close for the boxing tourment, that they are gettig ready for. So I did get a chance to enjoy the sun shining and we had fun:)! He called me Shaq the hacker.

2 miles walk

Although, we are competing against each other and I was sleeping so good. DH decided to wake me up for our a.m. walk. I had every intention on sleeping in. But I'm glad he woke me up. I felt great afterward. My workout schedule was going to be Monday- friday which, I forgot to tell him.

May Challenge

Today is the beginning of a challenge for me and DH. We made a bet to see who can reach our goal weigh. So I bet him I can get down to 140 by June 30Th. I figure I can loose 10lbs a month. Although, I still trying to loose this 20 lbs I have. I have no clue what I weigh, I'm thinking I 'm back at 160lbs.

We was suppose to take our before picture but, I feel so blah!!!!. It doesn't help that TOM is visiting and I'm feeling bloated. But I'm determine to beat him at this challenge. Even thou we are competing against each other I'm going to help him also. His weakness is he like to drink alot of juice and snack at night. So, I'm going to make sure he up his water in take while at home. I've already taught him how to look for 100% juice and to get juice without the High fructose corn syrup. While he's home he follow semi eating clean but, when he's away his eating habits are not good. Keep healthy snacks for him.

So this should be a very interesting challenge. Off to a new start /Re-committing again !!!!!
Got to get it done!!!