tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post8398867783159378151..comments2024-03-23T13:25:40.836-05:00Comments on Simple - Green - Frugal: No graze days of summer - What I'm not doingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-11349074580652994202008-08-05T14:35:00.000-05:002008-08-05T14:35:00.000-05:00Melissa - I'm definitely trying to keep in mind th...Melissa - I'm definitely trying to keep in mind that this is about doing something for myself, not taking anything away.hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-37255824587019850512008-08-04T22:43:00.000-05:002008-08-04T22:43:00.000-05:00I like those distinctions you make about dieting v...I like those distinctions you make about dieting versus being mindful. it makes it seem a lot less like deprivation to think of it in those terms!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683655933935098511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-39307968237181568532008-08-04T19:35:00.000-05:002008-08-04T19:35:00.000-05:00Beany - Good for you for recognizing that you were...Beany - Good for you for recognizing that you were rushing time with a friend and stopped to enjoy the time together - - not to mention getting in a mindfulness groove! Do you do anything in particular when you meditate? Guided vs. not guided? Sitting up vs. laying down?hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-82435451671679394032008-08-02T18:21:00.000-05:002008-08-02T18:21:00.000-05:00Yes...me too. Something clicked in the last week a...Yes...me too. Something clicked in the last week and I've been more mindful. I even meditated (mind was like a raging river...but never mind that). And negative reaction I've had, I focused on it and how it made me feel. I'm going to continue this challenge because its very useful.<BR/><BR/>And while I am not quite a type A person, I find it very hard to relax. The other day I ran into a friend and I was so eager to cut the conversation and run off, when I realized I had no where to be. So I stayed and enjoyed the conversation.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068855919147458057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-78938544394514689202008-08-02T07:18:00.000-05:002008-08-02T07:18:00.000-05:00burbanmom - That's wonderful! Don't you feel amazi...burbanmom - That's wonderful! Don't you feel amazing? What kind of dessert? I like dessert :)<BR/><BR/>tammi - Good for you! Wow! This is a big week for everyone! So what made you go veggie? The exercise will come. The key for me is that I have to do what I call "functional exercise." I can't just exercise for the sake of exercise. I have to be walking to the store, biking to the post office, etc. Do you have any places closeby where you normally run your errands? If not, maybe take your little one on a short walk after breakfast and dinner. Show her off to the neighbors. Again, great job and keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>Green Resolutions - unfortunately, that's the case for me. It's actually hard for me to relax with a million things going on in my brain (the dishes can't sit in the sink, can they? And what about all those things I need to do for work?....) Thankfully, I'm getting better at it. And you're right. Although you might not overeat due to stress, give mindfulness a shot. You might find you enjoy your meals in a more fulfilling way. Let me know how it goes :)<BR/><BR/>Joan - I have a feeling even that would be rough for us with all this humidity we have, but I prefer the heat over the cold. I'm just not a winter kind of girl. Brrrr.hmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13424022504830645523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-35575751661625815342008-08-01T15:14:00.000-05:002008-08-01T15:14:00.000-05:00I was saying today the only good thing I can think...I was saying today the only good thing I can think of about this summer heat is how quickly my clothes are getting dried.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359112101080761991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-85660051994065404822008-08-01T11:51:00.000-05:002008-08-01T11:51:00.000-05:00First, I had to laugh when I read this: "I'm worki...First, I had to laugh when I read this: "I'm working really hard at becoming more relaxed, enjoying each moment of life." Just struck me as funny :)<BR/><BR/>Second, I have never been much of a grazer. When I am stressed, busy or upset, I tend to forget to eat. <BR/><BR/>But this idea of mindful eating is something I should consider too. I should be conscious of eating healthier and at the same time every day... Thanks for the explanation of the "mindful" focus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-10467455106135183612008-08-01T06:37:00.000-05:002008-08-01T06:37:00.000-05:00I'm having a great mindful eating week! Since I sw...I'm having a great mindful eating week! Since I switched to vegetarianism last week, I've been hyper vigilant about my food. The extra awareness of what is IN my food has transfered to awareness of not "over snacking". <BR/><BR/>Between breastfeeding and mindful eating, I am loosing weight! I feel just wonderful and healthy. Now if I only had the time and energy to exercise...Tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340357272068202302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8862121314003712764.post-31331732363214094542008-08-01T05:46:00.000-05:002008-08-01T05:46:00.000-05:00For whatever reason, I FINALLY am in the zone this...For whatever reason, I FINALLY am in the zone this week. I am mindfully eating a healthy snack in the morning and afternoon. I am mindfully keeping my face out of the fridge in between. I am mindfully eating dessert after dinner, rather than grab some chocolate chips as I walk through the kitchen.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great challenge!Burbanmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482218254218777985noreply@blogger.com