Wellness Posts by Charlotte

Am I wasting money on a gym membership

2008-07-23T10:35:45Z

Wellness.com - Am I wasting money on a gym membership by Charlotte

So I go to the gym approximately 3 to 5 times a week. Lately I think I would rather just run on the beach and spend more time outdoors. Who wants to run and not get anywhere? It seems like it would be better to take a specific class and learn something? What are your thoughts?

Sometimes that is how you have to do it

2008-02-26T18:57:47Z

Wellness.com - Sometimes that is how you have to do it by Charlotte

At lunch, I mentioned that I had started potty-training and that my son had successfully used the potty four times. One of the ladies at lunch then started talking about her girlfriend who pottied trained her child using Thomas the Train toys as incentive. Each time the child was successful, he got a Thomas the Train toy. Potty-training was a success, but it cost her a fortune.

When I first heard this story I scoffed at the idea. It didn't even occur to me as a tactic I would use, but after struggling for a couple of days I decided to try it. This time with "Hot Wheels" which are a lot cheaper at .97 a piece. It seems to be working.

Is Yoga Cheating?

2008-01-22T16:50:29Z

Wellness.com - Is Yoga Cheating? by Charlotte

After not working out for two weeks, I dragged my body back to the gym last night. I could have made it a regular back and bicep Monday, but I wasn't thrilled about being sore for the next two days. So I cheated and headed for the Yoga class.

I really don't understand how Yoga can fit into a regular work out regimen. I've tried yoga before, but I still don't get it. No it wasn't easy. I was struggling to maintain the poses, but I still felt like I was cheating myself out of a good work out. I did enjoy the class even though I felt awkward and clumsy. Maybe after giving it a good chance I can train my muscles to transition from one pose to another with more grace. My question is, can Yoga help me get back into my skinny jeans? Or am I cheating?

Excited About the New Year

2008-01-17T12:17:32Z

Wellness.com - Excited About the New Year by Charlotte

December 2007 was a cut off date for one of my obligations. What a release! To celebrate my new found freedom, I have been doing a lot of house cleaning and getting my to do list down. I've finally reorganized my closet, prepared tax spread sheets for the tax lady, filed or shredded last years documents, and donated old toys and kitchen gadgets away.

Why? Why Not?

2007-11-13T18:16:01Z

Wellness.com - Why? Why Not? by Charlotte

I don't remember when we started playing this game. I think it could be about a year now. My son just turned two. The first time he asked me "Why?" I answered his question. I didn't hear it again for a while, but then it became more and more frequent. At first it didn't seem like he understood what he was asking just by looking at his face, but I would answer him anyway. He'd keep asking and I'd keep answering. We play the never-ending "Why?" questions/answers game.

Now it has progressed to "Why not?" and sometimes he would add a string of words after that. It seems forever ago, but when he first asked me "Why?" I almost didn't answer him. I'm glad I did, I think that it has helped develop his language skills. The thing is now I am telling what he cannot do? And of course he will come back and ask "Why not?"

Sometimes, I can't think of anything better to say but "Because I said so" or "Because I asked you to." Does anyone have a good answer for me.

Cooking in one pot

2007-09-26T20:01:31Z

Wellness.com - Cooking in one pot by Charlotte

I love my food processor. I bought a small food processor for my baby when he started solid foods and it my most favorite tool in the kitchen. It's cut down a lot of the knife work. Today I made simple meal.

A whole head of garlic, 2 yellow onions in the food processor. Dumped into a nice deep Dutch oven in low heat. Leave for a few minutes and remember to come back before the house burned down. If you come back and the onions are translucent (the longer I let this ok the better it gets), it's ready for you throw two cans of dice tomatoes in the food processor and leave for while.

When you come back and nothing's burned down start adding whatever you can find in the fridge for dinner. I found some heavy whipping cream and I stirred a little in it. Along with some diced chicken and peas. Then I stirred in some fresh basil and pasta.

Mystery meal in one pot. Yay!!!

Separation Anxiety and Tantrums

2007-09-19T14:28:18Z

Wellness.com - Separation Anxiety and Tantrums by Charlotte

My little guy is almost two years old. Lately, he has been especially clingy. The worse of it is a night when going to bed and in the morning before I leave for work. At night, I can't leave until he is completely out. So I will usually rub his head until then. In the morning, before I leave for work he won't let me go. Now this is something new that is happening only within the last month or so. He use to send me off with a great big hug and smile. Now just recently if I leave his peripheral vision he freaks out. His hugs are more like death grips. He holds on and wont let go. If I pry him off, of course he cries.

I've been told this is normal. What are your thoughts? What would you do in my situation? What I have been doing is I try to be calm and cheery before I leave in the morning no matter how crushed he is at the time. I have been told that after I leave, he gets over it pretty quickly. The other questions I have is about the tantrums he throws from his separation anxiety. When I do see him again at home in the evening, he corners me and traps without letting me get dinner ready. He arches his back and throws his weight on our very hard, solid tiled floor. If he hits his head, then its a full-blown tantrum. I've been told to ignore this behavior, but I can't stand it. I always try to pick him up before he gets a tantrum but I never get anything done. I don't think this is good, but I also don't think ignoring a tantrum is good either. So far what I am doing is letting him cry for a few minutes, then I give him a cuddle. I'll let you know how this works.

Has anyone successfully dealt with tantrums?