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5 Rules for Setting Physical Goals...

December 10, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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It's the time of year for New Year's Resolutions!  It's the fresh start of the New Year that get people thinking about their GOALS!  For our family, this is actually a very important, interactive, fun event in our house.  In our house it's actually mandatory.  Yes...mandatory.  Our kids are now in college...but they are still expected to get their goals done if they want to continue to get assistance from us!  It's that important.  A goal without a plan is just a wish.

For many women, goals usually include some physical goals.  Maybe it's getting in shape, losing weight, eating right, etc...

When we look for inspiration for physical goals, we usually look at magazines.  What's in those magazines can cause a problem because when we strive for the perfection that we see in magazines...we set ourselves up to fail because it's not real.

That's why I want to give you 5 Rules for Setting Physical Goals:

  1. Strive for progress, not perfection.
  2. Your only competition is looking at you in the mirror...don't compare yourself to others.
  3. The only person you're trying to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.
  4. Focus more on HEALTH, less on VANITY(click on this link for my blog post about this!)
  5. Don't quit.  If you stumble, get back on track!

It's great to set physical goals but the statistics show, that most people don't follow through and quit by February!  Don't let this be you this year!  Set realistic goals, write them down, and look at them three times a day.  Challenge yourself and get excited!!

This blog post is about setting physical goals...but there are so many other categories to consider.  If setting goals is new to you, read my blog post about the basics of Goal Setting!  Have fun with this!  This could be the one thing that's missing that can make THIS year your year for SUCCESS!!!

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Happy Holiday Frenchie Friday!

December 5, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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Happy Frenchie Friday!  It is officially December so we are in the holiday spirit around here!  The tree is decorated, Christmas music is playing, the DVR is set to record all our favorite Christmas classics, I'm making fudge, and "Stella" is awaiting her stocking...

My grandma always brought her homemade fudge in an old coffee can stuffed amongst waxed paper.  My mom made it after her, and I'm making it today!!  That feels like the holidays to me.

I know it's hard to escape the materialism of the holidays, but try to remember what is truly important this holiday season.  LESS STUFF, MORE HAPPINESS!  Enjoy your love one's, embrace old traditions...or make new ones!  One thing my husband and I love to do on Christmas Eve is take a quick drive around town (usually I'm in my P.J.'s) to look at the Christmas lights.  I LOVE that tradition we've made together.  What are your holiday traditions?

May you get into the true holiday spirit this season!!

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Why do we want anything?  Because we think we will feel better in the having of it.  This has taught us that we need __________ in order to be HAPPY.  I'm not saying it's bad to want things...not at all.  I want all kinds of things;)  The difference is, those things are not going to determine my happiness.  To learn more about turning this idea on it's head, follow this link to The Law of Attraction and learn how to be happy NOW.

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Make time for what makes you Happy

December 2, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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What makes you happy?  This morning as my alarm went off to get ready for my 6:30am workout class...I would've really liked to hit the snooze button.  It was dark, I could hear the rain outside, my husband is off today...and Stella, my Frenchie, was snoring away (this is actually a soothing sound in our house).  But the moment I had that thought, I had another thought...I was excited to get up and get to go to my class...because I know how great I feel afterward!

This made me happy because this means that working out has truly become a HAPPY habit for me.  I've become stronger than my excuses!  I feel SO great when I'm done with my class.  It's such a fantastic start to the day, it actually gives me energy.  I can see the positive effects it's having on my body.  It's become about so much more than looking good....it's about feeling great!!  Looking good is just an added bonus!  I find that I don't even weigh myself anymore.  By exercising so regularly, I know I'm on the right track, I feel good, I feel strong, I don't need the scale to validate that for me anymore.  Again, it's health vs. vanity....why are you exercising?

The other day, after Thanksgiving and enjoying some pie and extra goodies...I did get on the scale to see if my indulgence  "in moderation" had served me.  I had actually lost a pound or two.  What?!  That's what happens when you have some muscle on your body to keep your metabolism up!

I KNOW how easy it can be to make excuses.  I KNOW how easy it can be to find something "better" to do.  MAKE THE TIME.  FIND THE TIME to invest in your health.  It's one of the best investments you can make.  I just might make you happier.  It just might make you feel more alive.

Make the time.  Tight on time?  Ok, I'll kill that excuse for you right now!  You're welcome;)  Try my 7 Minute Workout!!

Make exercise a habit.  It can be one of the BEST mood boosters there is!!  Maybe not the first workout...maybe not the fifth...but you'll get there!!  It is worth it.  Make the time...for YOU.  Your body will reward you.

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Frenchie Friday!

November 28, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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Happy Frenchie Friday everyone!  Thanksgiving was yesterday and with Black Friday starting earlier and earlier...Christmas feels like it's already here!  I did put my tree up already while playing Christmas music, so I'm in the spirit!  I was smart and didn't leave my house...I don't participate in the Black Friday craziness!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving...Happy Frenchie Friday!!

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Ginger Juice...a great shortcut for Ginger Lemon Tea!

November 25, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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I was given this Ginger Juice by The Ginger People as a gift.  It is SO wonderful!!  I love having my Ginger Lemon Detox Tea almost every morning and there are days I don't have time to grate the ginger...let it steep, etc.  This is the perfect thing to have on those days because it makes it so simple!

Click on this link to learn more about the healthy benefits of Ginger Lemon Detox Tea, and how to make it!  It's cold and flu season and this is a great way to keep your immune system strong!!

When I ran out...I found more at Raley's in the natural food section.  I would think if they carry it there, that you'd be able to find it at many natural food supermarkets.  Stay healthy this season!

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Happy Frenchie Friday!

November 21, 2014 Happy WifeStyle
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Happy Frenchie Friday everyone!  "Stella" received her November BarkBox this week and I must say, I really like what they send!  She got this Cornucopia puzzle toy that is in the picture.  It's a handmade soft toy stuffed tightly with other small toys shaped like fruits and veggies.  Each small toy has a squeaker in it and she LOVES it.  She'll pull each one out and play with them individually.

She also got some wipes for her skin...or her booty!  She got another small squeaker toy shaped like a hedgehog in a chef's outfit, a box of healthy stew...maybe she'll get this treat on Thanksgiving!  Also a bag of treats made from turkey and sweet potato...she loves them!  You can tell that BarkBox puts a lot of thought into what is appropriate for the size dog it's for.

I was at Target this week and found this cookie jar that I just had to get...now I can put all her yummy treats she's getting from BarkBox in her own cookie jar!

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This cornucopia toy got me thinking about abundance....we wish you abundance and love this Thanksgiving holiday!

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