Well the cusp of the New Year is upon us. A wise friend once told me that New Year's Eve is a very powerful day to write down your desires, in order to manifest them. Today we are looking at a Blue Moon, making the magical powers ten fold.

On New Year's Eve, I always love to write down some resolutions...however, this year I have decided to jot down a 'grateful' list and a 'looking forward to' list. In addition, it is great to type them down, but handwritten notes are extremely powerful.

Here is my message:

"New Year's Eve: A Blue Moon

The last day of the year is upon us, as I reflect back on the days past...I can only find gratitude within my heart. As much as it was a trying time on some days, it was also a magical time in other ways. What I have learned is that love above all prevails.

Many lessons were learned. With all the surgeries and hospital stays, we learned that our health is precious and delicate. We must honour our bodies as sacred and always treat them as such. We learned that our time together is sacred. We also realized most deeply whom we can count on during these trying times. Those of us who are fortunate to always have the love and support of loved one's through thick and thin. For them, we are always grateful.

We learned that our time together is sacred. We must take the time for each other, love one another and forgive those we love. We must cherish our time together. We never know what tomorrow brings, our time together is a gift.

Family is everything. That lesson will always resonate within our hearts. To those family members who are always with us, in body and spirit. We love you too!

Our friends...we are blessed with such amazing friends. Our time together is always such joy. Sometimes, our friends will disappoint us, like anything else and let us down. However, they too are gifts to us, and we must honour each and everyone of them. Cherish the memories, honour our moments together, appreciate them all. The gift of friendship is not to be forsaken.

This year, we were also gifted new friendships. Within these relationships, beautiful kinship's were formed. That is special. So to new memories, good and bad with new and old...we look forward.

Lastly, we were blessed with many guides and teachers. People who took the time, the effort to support our family, and us. Our years ahead will only bring much more knowledge, memories and victories...for that we are greatful.

To the year ahead...

I look forward to continuing my weight loss journey. I look forward to victories both small and large. I look forward to the journey with Tony as we continue to grow in love and shrink in size. To our new journey and our new found health!

I look forward to being more with my children. To each of them a blessed year ahead awaits us. I am excited for our time together, and our vacations.

This year I am pleased to prosperous changes withing me, Tony, our family and friends. We are blessed to be so loved and cherished.

I look forward to my book: finally being completed and published. I am equally excited for the new doors and opportunities that await me in 2010. I am ready and willing!

In 2010... I am surrounded by love, devotion, joy, peace and serenity. I am financially prosperous. I am abundantly surrounded by good friends and loyal family members. I am gifted with the support of many teachers, guides and masters who assist me on my journey. I welcome 2010 with open arms. I am at my healthiest and happiest!

I will continue to inspire others to live their best, be their best and appreciate all that comes with it.

In 2010...I Kimmy am GLORIOUS!"

All the best to you all in 2010...with gratitude and love always,

Kimmy

Cheers to 2010!

Wishing you all the "Light" of the Holiday Season!

A Week Before Christmas!

The hustle and bustle is here folks! Are you all ready?

I'm here to report that I'm doing okay health wise. My eating may be a tad off...but I'm working-out, doing yoga and still weight training. I had gained a bit of weight, but I'm back down now to 205 lbs. So I'll be starting the New Year focused on the 199 lbs! I'm feeling amazing! I noticed some changes that have me PUMPED. For one, my weights are to light, and it's time to move up! I also noticed that my waist is thinning out. My skin is also much clearer and "glowy" (no, I'm not pregnant!). So I'm surely on the right track. Kudos for still working-out despite the holiday season.

I have left to buy a few more gifts and wrap up the Holidays. I've planned a "Gingerbread Making Holiday Party" for my boys. Hopefully, I'll be able to control myself and not eat any candy.

We also ended up 'accidentally' buying a 'monstrous' Christmas tree...I've added the photo. At first, it seemed like a funny joke, and something we would most likely laugh at in years to come. But, now it has grown on me and I love my Christmas tree!

It took Tony and two other men three hours to set-up. Took me two days to decorate. Not bad, however the Obama's called and wanted their tree back! LOL

Carmelo was home for two days with a sprained ankle. That school must of had enough of us, with the Monday morning rant and then this. However, I'm a little peeved at the fact that his 'accident' happened in the morning, and the poor kid went all day without us having a phone call home to go pick him up. He walked or rather hobbled on one foot all day at school...and by the time he got home, and I removed his boot, his ankle was swollen up to twice it's size. He's a tad better today, and he wanted to go to school to be with his classmates for the final day before Christmas break. He was also excited about giving his teachers their Christmas gifts. So I let him go...with a note to the Teacher if Carmy complains of any pain; call me immediately, I'm more than happy to come pick him up. I also warned Carmelo...any rude comments or remarks from the peanut gallery; as kindly as you can...don't be afraid to defend yourself (like I need to tell him that!)!

So I was busy with that, and then with Diodato and his new found social popularity. Speaking of the President...I've been busier than the CIA trying to approve, and investigate all his latest social gatherings. Phew! I don't know about you...but back in my time, we never had birthday parties at "Bar's and Grills" in a mall. Not at the age of fourteen, anyhow.

I've also started writing a novel. I know sounds 'quirky'. But, I've had this story floating around in my brain for almost five years now. I decided to start putting it all down on paper, or rather computer, just so I can stop thinking about the plot...and what happens next etc...

Who knows...when you love to write and write as much as I do...who knows. I may get brave enough and post the prologue or something on here in the new year.

That's about all for today. Be well everyone...lot's of love and blessings. Thanks for stopping by to read my blog.

Kimmy

Dr. Oz's 5 Secrets of "Waist Loss"

By Mehmet Oz, MD
Courtesy of Oprah.com

A great read! We all need 'gentle' reminders, especially this time of the year.

http://www.oprah.com/article/health/wellnessandprevention/pkgozbeauty/201001-omag-dr-oz-weight-loss

Monday Rant!

Bah Humbug to crusty school secretaries!!!!!!

My son was 5 minutes late for school today, so obviously I had to run in and sign him in.

"Carmelo, you are lucky Mrs. ! is not here right now, otherwise she'd give you a detention for being late."

(I was stunned. The nerve to say this in front of me.) She was very rude about it, also...

I almost said: "...if you want to give a detention, give it to me because I'm the reason he's late!!!!"
Instead, because I'm a nice person, I said: "...things happen, it's life..."

To which she replied: "...but you have to be on time, and if it becomes a pattern come the New Year...detentions will be handed out".
I almost want to be passive aggressive and make him late on purpose; try and give him a 'detention' for being late...he's only in GRADE THREE!!!!! What is this world coming to?

I walked out, and wished my son a great day with a wink!

ARGH!!!! A detention for being late! I really should of said: "SCREW You lady! Not that it's any of your damn business...but you are just lucky that he is here only FIVE minutes late with a lunch, his homework done and dressed!!!!!!"

No Christmas gift for her!!!!!

Have a great Tuesday everyone,
Kimmy

A Little Bit of This, That and Inspiration

It's a cold and stormy day here in Ottawa. Looking out my office window and onto the street all I can see is white, white and more white. We've already received about 10 cm of snow and we are expecting another 20 cm throughout the day. Winter is finally here!



I opted not to go to Yoga today because of the road conditions. However, my friend and I decided to go to the gym instead as the gym is very close. Wow, somethings surely have changed with me. LOL In the past, I would of taken this opportunity to hibernate. The excuse would have been a piece of cake, pardon the pun. "Everyone is home, and the roads are bad"...easy. I will take this victory in my new attitude, even though I loathe working-out. I love what it does to my entire being.



On another note, loved watching The Biggest Loser season finale last night. I was so happy to see Rebecca take the at home prize, and elated for Danny winning it all! Rudy did Rebecca a favour when he back stabbed her and sent her home, feeling she was his strongest competition for the title. Everyone (even I) underestimated Danny. I mean, we were all so focused on Rudy's incredible numbers on the scale, Tracey's whining and Liz's southern accent that we all but forgot about the underdog! Highlights last night were Abby who looked amazing as well as Antoine and Julio. Vavoom. Shay's incredible journey thus far brought tears to my eyes. Oh, and Amanda!!! She looked absolutely perfect. Loved her victory at wearing her very first dress since she was a little girl! Love, loved that!



However, what I don't like about this show is how contestants get so ghastly thin for the finale. Rebecca and Tracey most notably in this category. Not that I am not happy for Rebecca taking the victory away from Tracy...that was the best moment after all the cruel things Tracey did to everyone. Nonetheless, there should be rules protecting the contestants from losing too much below their recommended BMI's. Rebecca and Tracey are way to thin in my book. Rebecca has lost all her charm and cute little face...and will someone please tell her that she's a gorgeous brunette, blond just doesn't suit her.



All in all, I was elated with last night's results. The most deserving contestant's won this season as opposed to Helen's win last season. (Still can't get over the fact that she chose to send her own daughter home...so she could stay on the Ranch! Tara deserved to win last season...hands down!) I am most happy to see that Rudy did not win. I believe he played the game the entire time and stayed under the radar. Danny worked hard and kept his integrity at the same time. A well deserved win and inspiration.



Another amazing inspirational story is that of a fellow blogger Joania. Read all about her incredible journey:
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/journey+almost/2318975/story.html

That's it, that's all for today.
Be well!

Namaste,
Kimmy

Tweaks That Make a Difference

Great advice that makes a difference courtesy of Oprah.com

http://www.oprah.com/article/health/weightloss/200809_omag_katz_eating_better

Follow-up to Stepping out of the Box

I hope this finds everyone happy and well on this first day of December. Last month of the year already, time flies.

With all the happenings last week, I forgot to come back and report my 'Stepping out of the Box' experience.

Let me just say it was AWESOME and HOT!

I decided to go to Hot Power Yoga. I was extremely nervous. First of all, I am not very flexible. I do yoga very awkwardly. Not only do I look weird, I feel weird. I am also not coordinated in any way. I am clumsy...clumsy...clumsy. So being graceful, controlled and aesthetic for yoga is never going to happen for me. Nevertheless, I know that Yoga is excellent for total body wellness.

I tried doing it at home, on my own. It's just not the same. Plus, with three kids in the house and a very busy household...never any peace.

So, after much passive aggressiveness, protestation, and refutal, I decided to take the plunge. I believe it was Bob Harper who said that in order for one to change their habits, you must step out of the box. Get out of the everyday comfort zone and do something you've always wanted to do. In order to reach your goals, you must find that courage and determination to get you there.

I always aspired to be one of those fit girls. Ya, know the type. She wears all Lulu lemon clothes, and they fit her body magically. She makes the work-out gear look like formal wear the way it shapes her body. Her hair is perfectly brushed in a beautiful ponytail. Her work-out gear is neat, organized and matches. Just the way she sits on the mat, in peace...you know she's good. She's a Yoga Sensei. Her body moves effortlessly from pose to pose. She looks model perfect in every pose, smiling throughout the entire session. Anyhow, I always wished to emulate such a type when "I would be thin and fit myself'.

So thus I decided, "why wait until I'm thinner and fit"? Yoga will help me reach those goals.
I took that leap of faith, and did it. Yes, I was nervous and awkward...But, I finished. What a feeling! I cannot tell you how glorious it felt when we we were all done, and I hadn't fallen on my butt or made some burst out laughing at my attempts. I may not have looked all picture perfect (aside from maybe corpse pose!), but I did feel so free and loose afterwards. Oh! and staying at the VERY back of the class helps too! :>

I have to agree with Bob. Stepping out of the box is essential to reaching those goals. Proving to ourselves that we can do it; today. Sure being in the box makes us feel safe and secure. It gives us the excuse 'not to do it'. The box keeps us stuck. It keeps us stagnate, and holds us back from moving forth on our journey. Taking the courage and determination to make that first step gives us the power back. It shows us that we are strong, and we can do this. It opens the door to so many other experiences that await us....one step at a time.

I may not be perfectly yogalicious...but I am working on it!

Namaste,
Kimmy