The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Category: LIFESTYLE

  • I Got Caught Slippin

    Hello Honeybees,

    Well, it finally happened. It took almost a year but it caught me. Yep, the Rona weight gain caught me. It seems like it really started happening after Thanksgiving. That’s when I was back to working from home full time.



    In September I started a new job and I was going into the office for 3 days a week. On those 3 days I would take my lunch which meant I was meal prepping on a more regular basis. But during the holidays we started WFH one day a week and then the numbers in Shelby County continued to climb so it was best for us to work from home as much as possible.

    In February I started to feel it. I just felt a sense of heaviness, my muscles were aching and I just felt lazy or rather unmotivated. I knew that I needed to get up and move but again “laziness” was easier. I was trying on clothes for a photo shoot and NOTHING fit. When I say nothing, I mean nothing. Even the “big” clothes in the back of the closet were tight.

    So as my friend Desiree says “Rona caught me slippin”. Also, as I seriously move into full on menopause my hormones are kicking my butt too. Not using it as an excuse although its real but I haven’t done a single thing to help in this battle. Why, because I was unmotivated.

    It’s time for me to get up and get moving. It’s also time to get back to meal prepping. When I combine the two I should be able to get my life back on track. I have Spring to drop about 15lbs before Summer but I know I can do it. My workout plan will look different this time. Loosing weight in your 50’s is a lot different than loosing weight in your 30’s. Where I use to focus on cardio, this time I will focus more on weight training. I’ll still get in the cardio but weight training is where I should have the best results. I’ll also head back to the gym AFTER I get vaccinated. 

    As a daily reminder and for a little motivation I’m dropping a penny in my workout jar for every 30 minutes of exercise I complete. It’s pennies so it won’t add up to a lot but the visual of seeing the jar fill up will do wonders for my spirit.

    Did Ms. Rona catch you slippin?

     

    Beewisdom- What seems impossible today will one day become your warm up

  • Live Life NOW!

    Hello Honeybees,

    This last year has really taught me some lessons. Thankfully the lessons were taught lessons instead of bought lessons. Bought lessons can be very expensive both emotionally and financially.  One lesson that I am taking to heart is to enjoy life everyday. For the purpose of this post I’m talking about enjoying material things. I’ll address the other ways I enjoy life outside of the material in future post.



    In July I will celebrate year 54. This year is significant to me because my mom passed when she was 54. I think about where I am in my life vs where she was at the same age. We are both single parents, hers by death and mine by divorce (kind of the same thing…just kidding). We both were homeowners (although I downsized a few years ago). Also, neither one of us at this point had ever lived alone (I’m working on emptying my nest but no real rush).

    I think about how when cleaning out her closet there were clothes that still had tags on them. I think about how she waited until she felt that I was on solid footing before she decided to truly enjoy & embrace life. She was on a Cole Haan binge because I was working at Nike & they owned Coke Hahn at the time (discount!). Our last shopping trip together would be her last shopping trip ever. That night she would suffer the fist of several strokes.

    She took me to JCPenny’s at the Mall of Memphis to buy me maternity clothes. I fussed the whole time, because I could afford to buy my own clothes, until the cashier said “baby let your momma spoil you”. I’m glad that my my well being was so important to her but at the same time I wished that she would’ve been a little bit more selfish and put her happiness first.

    So at this point in my life I’m all about spoiling ME and having some of the things that bring me joy. Of course this is all within reason because like her I want to leave a legacy for my children & grandchildren, but I also don’t want to wait until it’s too late. I deserve to live my life NOW and to enjoy it NOW. This year I will obtain 3 luxury to me items. I haven’t decided on which 3 but one will be a purse and one will be a coffee maker. These might not sound like much to you but to me they have deep meaning. These items will represent me living, embracing and enjoying life. So whatever it is that you keep putting off…STOP and do it NOW!

    Happy Birthday Momma!! Your baby is still listening and learning and enjoying life.

    Beewisdom- What is bad about luxury as long as you can afford it? – Diana Dors

  • Back To School 2020

    Back To School 2020

    Hello Honeybees,

    As students head back to school in the midst of a pandemic, parents & educators are trying to adjust. It doesn’t matter if its in person or virtually. But the children are the ones that will be impacted the most. I spent some time talking with two of my favorite people. Meet Kailey & Haley (yes twins) who will be 6th graders at Bellevue Middle School. These two ladies text me everyday and seeing their text truly brightens my day. I asked them to share how Covid & virtual learning has and will impact their lives.

    How did you spend your summer?

    Kailey- I mostly spent my summer here in Memphis at home but I did go over family members’ houses like my grandmas and my aunts and uncles.

    Haley- We spent our summer doing virtual learning videos, getting wet in the sprinkler, doing group chats, having sleepovers, taking swim lessons, helping out with our grandma and taking care of our brother.

    Are you ready for school to start?

    K– I’m ready for school to start so that I can have more to do during the day.

    H- Yes I am ready for school to start back.

    Are you ready for Middle School?

    K-I’m ready for Middle School and I know it’s going to be a great experience.

    H- Yes I am ready for Middle School.

    How do you feel about online learning?

    K-I feel great about online learning because I don’t have to worry about rushing to get in the car and it will be easier to do a small group with my teacher.

    H- I feel great about online learning because even though I’m not at school I get to experience a different type of learning.

    What will you miss most about not being in school?

    K-Something I will miss about not being in school is seeing my friends.

    H- A couple of things I will miss about not being in school are my friends, having after school activities and getting to know people.

    What has changed in your world since Covid-19?

    K– Something that has changed in my world is the everyday things because I can’t go where I want like I use to.

    H- Going out to eat, going to the hair salon and visiting family out of town.

    What do you miss most about not being able to go & come like you use to?

    K-Something I miss most about coming and going places is restaurants because they have lots of good food.

    H- A couple of things I miss about coming and going are having my mom pick me up afterwards, going to the park and hanging out with friends.

    What has COVID taught you about life so far?

    K-To spend more time with family and to enjoy being at home

    H- Covid has taught me how to be safe during a pandemic, how to make crafts, and serving and giving back to the community.

    What do you want to do after Covid is over?

    K-I want to have a family reunion after COVID is over just to see the rest of my family.

    H- After the pandemic is over I want to travel, go to the water park, spend time with my family and go to dinner.

    Anything else you want to share about this whole Covid situation?

    H- Covid had everyone on lockdown but we will all be glad when the virus is over. But since we stayed at home we have had a lot of time to learn new things.

    Thank you Kailey & Haley for sharing. The world is a better place because of you and I am proud to know you. Good luck with the school year.

    Beewisdom- “Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai