The Happiness Project

The Happiness Project is my 20th book out of 30!  I'm lucky I have a book club that encourages me to finish books within the month!

This book was a unique book.  It's not like any other book I've read - as it's a women telling her story about trying to improve herself in order to be the happiest she could be.  I could definitely relate to it because I am always trying to improve myself. Probably one of the main reasons I started this 101 list! :)

For those who enjoy reading self-help books you will probably enjoy this one! For a full review of the book - check out the book club blog :
http://www.womenwholovewords.blogspot.com/ .  If you've read it, feel free to comment!

My IMAX Experience!

It may sound strange to some people,  but until recently,  I had never experienced an IMAX movie.

#65 on my 101 list was to go to an IMAX movie. A friend and I went to the Cineplex in Gloucester and the only movie that was playing in the "IMAX experience" was I AM NUMBER FOUR. 

Not exactly the movie I would have chosen - but it was the only option.

It was a good overall experience. The screen was bigger, and at times I felt my chair shake from the surround sound.

Would I go to a movie because it is playing in IMAX, no, not at all.  Would I recommend the IMAX, yes I would especially with movies with a lot of special effects. I could see it making a big difference in these types of movies.

I am just happy I can scratch another one off my list! :)

Livin' Paleo & Lovin' my Body Change!

For the last month -eating 95% Paleo and going to Crossfit 3-4 times per week, I am already seeing my body composition change. 

I am less concerned about the scale and more concerned about how my body feels, looks and how much stronger I am getting!

Looking at my 101 list - my top 4 goals are pretty hefty and I have less than 500 days to reach them.

To make things simple for me:

I will update my Crossfit progress once a week - under "Lovin' my Body Change".   I will do my best to write about:

• any personal records (PR's) for lifts,
• any personal records for times
• increased/decrease in energy
• inches lost

Of course - without eating correctly, working out would be pointless - so once a week - under "Livin' Paleo" I will highlight:

• daily meals / snacks
• caffeine consumption (my downfall)
• cheats / non-paleo choices
• overall feelings after certain meals.

This will be great for me - as it's a good record & gives me some accountability for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Also, it would be great to get feedback and ideas and learn from each other!

For those of you new to Paleo & Exercise (crossfit style) below are a few videos from http://www.paynowlivelater.blogspot.com/

Food



Exercise

February Meal - Meatball Soup

This is by far one of my favorite winter meals.  This is my February meal - and follows Paleo guidelines. 

I got the recipe off of http://www.cavemanstrong.com/ .

It took no time at all to make and we had leftovers for the next two days!

Definitely recommend!

Women & Words

A group of friends and I started a book club - every month we pick a new book, meet and discuss.  I was happy about this because "joining a book club" or "starting a book club" is #62 on my list!

We decided to start a blog about it, that way anyone can be a part of our book club and leave comments about how they liked the book etc.

Get a group of friends together and follow along with us. Otherwise, read on your own and leave comments!

Suggestions for books are welcome!

The blog address: http://www.womenwholovewords.blogspot.com/

Heart of the Matter

Just finished another book for #13 on my list: 19 books in total - 11 more to go. 

I love Emily Giffin's writing - it's easy, realistic and usually all of her books are page-turners.

Some may find Emily's plot a little too close to home that's how realisitc it can be.

For a full review of the book - check out the blog http://www.womenwholovewords.blogspot.com/.

Photo is worth 1000 words!

#39 on my list is to complete 1 month of the 365 project.  I've blogged about this project before - basically you take a photo every day for a year and the photo should sum up what your day was about. I thought it was neat - but also thought a whole year was a big commitment!

Doing this project really had me conciously thinking about what was important about my day.  Somedays, it was so clear I would say in excitement "That's going to be my photo for the day", and other days I was going through a few pics that day and couldn't decide.

All in all, it was fun. I have my father and sister now doing the project - so I may just continue and see how far I can get!