The Balance Beam

Right now I'm pretty much maintaining... doing "so...

2010-03-11T15:28:20.893-05:00

Right now I'm pretty much maintaining... doing "something" in terms of exercise each day and being strict on my eating.

I may do another round of P90X or try a different program. Not sure yet.

Congratulations, Charlene! I'm on day 19, and beca...

2010-03-11T09:17:35.137-05:00

Congratulations, Charlene! I'm on day 19, and because I now know how hard this regimen is, (even at my early phase), I'm really impressed with your accomplishment.

I'm interested to see the results pics -- the 60-day pics were already impressive. Are you planning to repeat, maintain, or quit, now?

I my gosh! I LOVED this. I just did a post on almo...

2010-03-10T16:52:15.027-05:00

I my gosh! I LOVED this. I just did a post on almost the very same thing. Great minds think a like, and this is probably bound to happen since our blogs focus on the same thing, BALANCE :) You're awesome Charlene, and grateful to have you as my new blog buddy. You inspire me!

Thankyou so so much! Looking forward to your final...

2010-03-09T21:42:27.259-05:00

Thankyou so so much! Looking forward to your final review!

Very very easy. I just started a post the regular...

2010-03-09T21:40:23.371-05:00

Very very easy. I just started a post the regular way (originally with a date far back enough in the archives that it wouldn't show on my home page).

Each day, I went to 'edit posts' and added an entry.

The link on the sidebar is just a picture widget with a hyperlink to the URL for my updates post.

Charlene, I would love to know how you added this ...

2010-03-09T21:30:22.813-05:00

Charlene, I would love to know how you added this update set up to your blog.

Well, originally I wasn't planning on anyone actua...

2010-03-09T21:29:32.087-05:00

Well, originally I wasn't planning on anyone actually reading it - LOL! But I have to say it helped A LOT in the accountability dept. Just wait - in a couple of weeks you will look forward to Plyo! It's one of my favorites now!

Hoping to have a final "review" and my Day 90 pics up by this weekend at the latest!

Finally had time to sit down and read through this...

2010-03-09T21:15:37.178-05:00

Finally had time to sit down and read through this. I love the way you have blogged it. I need to add a page like this to mine. I am now on day 10 love it still, feeling good but sore. Plyo is a tough one for me, I love it but it kicks my butt. Of course my 4am on plyo days factors into this. I have to force myself to do it.

Overwhelmed, every day lately. I have decided to S...

2010-03-08T22:16:47.489-05:00

Overwhelmed, every day lately. I have decided to STOP trying to do everything in a day. There are only certain tasks I can achieve and I should learn to become happy with achieving those.

I have always been an overachiever. It is just what I do. People tell me I work too hard. I push myseld too hard. But I do not feel that way. I feel that I do not work hard enough and am a slacker.

I am forcing myself to embrace slackerdom. It brings forth more fruit. Chatting with folks and getting to know them or taking time just for my self has proven to me that the world will not fall apart.

Thank you so much for writing this post. I am one ...

2010-03-08T14:01:46.646-05:00

Thank you so much for writing this post. I am one of those people who cannot say "no"; not to friends, to family, to co-workers or bosses. I definitely take on more than I can chew, and it stresses me out! I need to try to add "no, thanks" back into my vocabulary!

~Elizabeth
Confessions From A Working Mom

I love and collection sunshines so I am loving you...

2010-03-08T13:53:01.112-05:00

I love and collection sunshines so I am loving your Blog!! So upbeat!!:) Leslie

Guy - I write all this but I am still addicted to ...

2010-03-08T10:11:19.573-05:00

Guy - I write all this but I am still addicted to my "to do" list. Can't help myself.

Kim - I would love you to become a "Follower" and you can also get my updates via email using the "subscribe by email" feature on my sidebar. Happy to help anytime! :-)

Uber - I highly recommend H&R Block. (See, how I didn't just say "sure." Growth!)

Eva - It only took me about 12 years to figure that one one out!!

Excellent. Number 3 resonates with me. I feel li...

2010-03-08T09:28:10.171-05:00

Excellent. Number 3 resonates with me. I feel like I shouldn't have to ask, and then get angry when Hubby doesn't see what needs to be done!

Cool! Do you do tax returns? I'll pay...

2010-03-08T09:25:16.873-05:00

Cool! Do you do tax returns? I'll pay...

What a great post! That is just what I need somet...

2010-03-08T09:02:11.688-05:00

What a great post! That is just what I need sometimes. Can you be my "adoptive" sister and let me call you when I am having those moments? I guess I will just bookmark this page. :-)

You are right. Often the person that feels under a...

2010-03-07T10:50:29.820-05:00

You are right. Often the person that feels under appreciated is the one creating it. "If I don't do it, it won't get done. Or it won't get done right."

In some cases that is the case, but we have to ask ourselves do we really care??

If the laundry isn't folded properly do we really care, and is it important?

(Of course in your case, buying new clothes kind of defeats the purpose.)

Someday I'm going to chuck my To Do List! Maybe I should start sooner, rather than later. OK, I'll put that on the list too! :) Nice post!

Balance is so hard and so important! You're funny...

2010-03-06T07:42:42.049-05:00

Balance is so hard and so important! You're funny though, I wasn't a Glee kid, but now I'm sort of wishing I was...

Stopping by from SITS...
Happy Saturday Sharefest
Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner
www.mawhats4dinner.com

Fergi: Sometimes it IS too much. The key is recog...

2010-03-05T19:51:17.440-05:00

Fergi: Sometimes it IS too much. The key is recognizing when we need to say “when.”

Lori: I hear ya! Thanks for stopping by!

Jeanette: Thanks for subscribing! I’ll be coming back to you for freezer recipes for sure!

Dande: Thanks and glad to know I’m not alone!

Cynde: Hi SITStah! I’m almost DONE P90X… absolutely let me know if you have any questions along the way. I’ve been LOVING it!! (Hard at times but stick with it. It’s worth it!)

Christa: One would think. Yet, “adult” can be a subjective term when it comes to husbands. LOL! (Just kidding honey!)

Wow - thanks for all the comments. Looking forwa...

2010-03-05T19:47:10.860-05:00

Wow - thanks for all the comments. Looking forward to visiting you all!

Paige: Thanks SITStah!

Persis: Pass it on for sure! 

Balanced Mom: Reprioritizing and taking time to breathe… SO true – much needed!

BLOGitse: Will need to think about the “meeting” idea – thanks!

Missa: Crazy, right? My husband will look at dirt forever until I finally ask him to help. Then, he’s a STAR… but it usually takes me asking.

Lesley: Glad I could help. It’s been especially stressful for me at work recently so I have really had to practice what I preach!

Melissa: Ya know, I hadn’t thought of the “next generation” thing – but it’s a great point.

Hunter: Thanks. I’ve been laughing at that piece of the story for years… glad I finally got to share it here!

Serenity: It’s not easy being a perfectionist but it helps to know I’m not the only one!!

Sarah: I know the feeling. But yes, it’s optional!

I know I have to ask. He won't just automatically ...

2010-03-05T19:24:45.581-05:00

I know I have to ask. He won't just automatically pick up the slack. But, oh, I hate to ask because it makes me feel like I have to be the responsible adult while he just does what's asked. No one has to ask me to do this or that! I see a problem, I address it. I see a mess, I clean it up. Shouldn't every adult do the same?

Great blog, stopping by from SITS! I am on Day 5 o...

2010-03-05T17:55:32.325-05:00

Great blog, stopping by from SITS!
I am on Day 5 of P90X and love it!!! I noticed your update in the side bar!

As someone who struggles to not say "Yes" all the ...

2010-03-05T12:31:32.764-05:00

As someone who struggles to not say "Yes" all the time and tends to take on the world.. I loved this blog post! I also loved your sister's insight into living in the wrong part of the country. Hooray for the Slow movement!

Hi! Thanks so much for visiting my blog on my SIT...

2010-03-04T07:48:52.911-05:00

Hi! Thanks so much for visiting my blog on my SITS day! Your comment on the Freezer Foods Friday was sweet...and yes, you should definitely try to work it out to start this! It has been such a help in our household. (beats "cereal for supper" any day! LOL)

Come back often - I love seeing your sweet comments. and by the way, I'm now subscribing to your posts via email! Thanks!

jeanette
(sweetjeanette.com)

I really enjoyed this. I can sooo relate to the "...

2010-03-04T02:49:52.394-05:00

I really enjoyed this. I can sooo relate to the "I shouldn't have to ask for help" mentality. It's hard for me to do.

very lovely website

2010-03-03T14:03:14.317-05:00

very lovely website