First week is almost behind me! So, these Mamavation ladies? Awesome. So much love and support in this community.
After last week's post, I came up with an idea of how to tackle this. After Cora's death, I couldn't drive for a month, couldn't mentally handle it. I still feel like that a lot, overwhelmed. Decisions, routines, and responsibilities can be so tough sometimes. I've let me health go as well. But, I want to live a healthy lifestyle. I've decided to add one health change each week, and keep the change from the previous change.This change can be super tiny, or a big step. You know how I love buttons and badges and flair, introducing my Mamavation plan, "One a Week." One healthy change each week.
Last week, I started with a simple goal, to drink more water. I did drink more, not my goal, but more, so this week was a success! Got a great tip/reminder from Kia, drink a glass of water as soon as I wake up. Just started that today.
Feeling pretty overwhelmed with still working on my messy office, starting work, and prepareing for BlogHer, so my healthy change this week is small, take a multi-vitamin each day. For me, this is going to be a prenatal vitamin that includes folic acid. No, not trying to get pregnant. I think every women of child bearing age should take prenatal vitamins (unless their doc says no).
So here's where we're at.
Week 1- drink more water (did okay)
Week 2- drink more water and take a prenatal vitamin every day.
Now off to read the other Mamavation posts!
You're doing great. One small step at a time *will* help and will become habit and going slow is always better in the long run. I'm rooting for you. Hardcore.
ReplyDeleteWay to set your goals. It's so important to set goals that are attainable and you're doing exactly that. Every week that passes you'll get a little bit stronger and more confident. You'll still have bad days but you'll be able to handle them. Trust me on that. You're doing wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love flare too! If I ever figure out how to work my blog, I'm going to pimp it out big time :)
Have a great week.
@stephhamm154
Way to go! I think small changes lead to much more sustainable long term success. I've always struggled with remembering to take my vitamin, but now I keep my vitamins,(along with bc & ppd meds) in my purse & I have a daily alarm on my phone reminding me to take them at the same time every day. I always have a bottle of water with me, & I haven't missed a pill since I've started setting my alarm. Thought you might want a tip for remembering your vitamin! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to take some small steps!
ReplyDeleteGood job! That's how I started things. I took a couple goals and set for myself and then kept them and, added a couple more. Worked well! Hope you have a geat week this week!
ReplyDeleteGood job sweetie! You can do this, and we're all here for you! <3
ReplyDeleteLove your goal of one small change each week!! I too need to remember to take my prenatal vit. each day... who would think that that small thing would be so difficult to remember to take?
ReplyDeleteHave a great week! :)
One small change a week? Brilliant! I leave my vitamins out in plain sight, or else I forget too. And there are days when I forget, still!! But good for you! Sounds like your doing great!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! That is a great way to start for a healthier lifestyle. Proud of you!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! I still don't have this water thing down. But I love that tip! I'm going to start having a glass of water when I wake up as well. Thanks for helping me!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great! One small step at a time!
ReplyDeleteBaby steps is key. If you try to jump in with too much you will feel overwhelmed and give up. With small steps it makes it easier to reach these goals!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Cool, mama! I think this is a good way to make sure you go slowly and make the goals attainable. I know how it is to feel like everything is too much. I kinda feel that way right now!! High anxiety. Hope you have a great time at BlogHer!!! So excited for you!
ReplyDeleteI love small changes. They really add up and as someone who often lives overwhelmed as well, it helps to make me feel successful. Good luck to you. Thanks for sharing your story, by the way. xo
ReplyDeleteBaby steps rock! Keep it up and you'll do great!
ReplyDeleteBaby steps Kristine, baby steps. You are amazing by how well you are doing so shortly after Cora's passing. I have been following your journey since December and can't believe you are able to focus on yourself again like you are. Keep it up through your grieving, it makes you all the more effective as you work on Cora's behalf. xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are truly an amazing woman! I'm sorry for your loss. It's really important to not forget about yourself - one change a week is good. I look forward getting to know you and your story.
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I love small steps, to me it makes it so much easier to see your goal that is in sight! you will do great and will do each step!
ReplyDeletesmall steps are definitely a great way to go, especially through stressful/tramatic times! I do the whole glass of water as soon as I get up...then drink another whole glass with my vitamin.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to get started! It'll help ease you into getting healthy without overwhelming you, because who needs to be even MORE overwhelmed than they already are.
ReplyDeletesmall steps = BIG change! Remember this is a journey and your the only one that can decide the path to take, chose the one that works best for you
ReplyDeleteKristine - You are amazing! One small step each day to better health. Something I have found with my journey so far is that the better feel physically the more clear and able to deal with life mentally. One small step everyday can add up to major lifestyle changes.
ReplyDeleteGlad you feel less stressed with the clutter gone. Sorry to hear you don't feel ready for BlogHer but you need to do things on your own time.
Felissa
PS Not going to BlogHer couldn't get tickets but have to be in NJ for my grandmothers birthday.
I think one healthy change a week is a fabbbbbulous idea! I also wanted to thank you for sharing your story. I did a lot of reading on your blog and I am so touched. BIG HUGS to you!
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