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Aloha, I'm Donna, known everywhere on the Internet as "Champuru." I'm a Christian, blissfully wedded to my perfect match (the yang to my yin) of 16 years and a stay-at-home mom to my miracle baby, born in October 2008. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from my hometown, seeking balance in my pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest. Read more on the About page.
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In the days before dot-net.
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Since my cold seems to be on the decline, I’ve begun easing into an exercise program. Being leary of the potential for relapse, I’ve decided to start slow. I’ve added a 30-minute yoga or stretching regimen to my routine, scheduled neatly between my evening shower and bedtime.
I’ve never been extremely flexible, even in my youth, but now I’m just downright stiff. I blame the stress.
This is day #3 of PM Yoga/Stretching. Admittedly, it’s not a mind-blowing accomplishment, but it’s a start. I hope to keep this up at least 5 out of 7 days a week.
Yesterday, I did some strength training for my arms and legs with hand weights (5 lbs. and 6 lbs.). I had good intentions of doing a cardio workout today, but the cream cheese/salsa dip weighed me down and subsequently kept my arse glued to my desk chair for most of the night.
Aside from the obvious benefit of weight loss, I am also hoping that this attention to fitness may result in a less-stressed body, creating a more hospitable environment for the possibility of growing a baby in there somewhere. I am a bundle of nerves and tense to the core. I know that things must change in order for me to become mother material and I’m hoping that these baby steps toward taking better care of my health may take me in the right direction.
I’m considering creating a separate blog to track my eating and exercise habits, but I’m debating about whether I really want to have yet another blog to neglect update. Would it be too bothersome to include those prosaic details here?
I brought home lunch today. A healthful serving of turkey chili full of yummy veggies like corn, bell peppers, and soy beans and half a scoop of brown rice. Although I purchased a side order of Korean-style brown sprouts from the company cafeteria to complement my healthful lunch, I still felt rather hungry by the end.
I quelled the afternoon rumblings of the tummy with a Diet Pepsi, two cups of green tea, and a few stolen peanut M&M’s from across the hall. Then, the entire rush hour drive home, I daydreamed about what decadent snacks lay waiting for me in my fridge.
Now, I sit here eating an artery-clogging concoction of cream cheese, spicy salsa, shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips. I realized that I had an arbitrary sense of entitlement that allowed me to indulge in this late-afternoon, dinner-spoiling snack. I exercised yesterday and avoided eating a 1,500 calorie plate lunch today; therefore, chips and dip should fit well within my threshold. Right? *ahem*
Well, at least it’s low-fat cream cheese.
After this rock in my stomach digests, I think I’ll exercise to my “Fat Burning Dance Party” DVD. Hey, don’t knock it until you try it. Wait until you see me bust a move. No, that is not something you will see on a vlog entry anytime soon. Believe me, that is for your own good.
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