I’m having one of those blah kind of days maybe from the sugar and wheat overload that has occurred this week in my life.
So before I start in on any excuses, I’ll confess…it was my idea. I need the accountability and I know I’m not alone. I’m so thankful for my girls being honest with their progress as well…and for Michelle’s fancy schmancy visual:
So here is what has happened. I’ve done so much thinking about getting healthy and getting stronger that I’m forgetting to just do it!!!
I’m finding out more which “rules” I want to follow and what I need to do, and well, guess what?
(confession #1) Oreos are not part of that plan.
(confession #2) Watching TV is not moving more.
(confession #3) Thanks to reading this article on the {Life…Your Way} blog family, my thoughts are all in the wrong place!!
So what’s the plan now?
Glad you asked….
Eat Clean: Using the awesome printable from the above article I’m gonna make a list of what I can eat (instead of dwelling on what I cannot eat). Then when mealtime comes I have a great list of clean healthy foods. I actually did okay at work last weekend because I was prepared (with leftovers and healthy snacks). I hate to say it but I may even have to do that on my days while I’m home!! (that’s become a real Duh! moment for me.
Move More: Wha? When did I make that a goal? Gonna give myself grace, find my pedometer, and focus on daily steps. A friend of mine suggested we start Couch 2 5K again, still mulling over that. I also have purchased a package of Zumba classes with a friend- so now we just have to find time to take said classes. My other options for movement are my plethora of fitness DVDs, the Xbox Kinect, and playing with my boys!!!
Refresh Daily: I feel like I’m getting this one. I’m enjoying my Run2Him study and reading through my reading plan on YouVersion. I in the process of making myself a Refresh Journal to hold my studies and memorization aids as well as my prayer requests. I know that this is a battle of the mind!! I am going to continue to work through the Made2Crave action plan DVD study as well as starting memorizing the Sermon on the Mount with a little help from my friends Lara and Ann. Yes, I’m remembering the power of #HideHisWord!!!
I’d love to end this post right here….but well, there is more. I didn’t weight last week so i did this week. The brownies and oreos did it to me…I gained. I’m up to 198 and so upset. But this is what this is all about right? Learning and growing. Identifying problems and finding solutions.
So here we go. Just for today. Each day. I fill my body with things that are healthy, I move more, and I fill my mind on His word.
What’s your plan?
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Ha! It was YOUR idea that you dragged the rest of us in on.
But I’m so thankful you did. Otherwise, I might be giving in to my own bag of oreos.
Keep moving, keep striving. We will get there together! Just take it one day at a time.
Oh, and let me know if you start c25k. I might want to give it a shot with you. Scratch that. I WILL give it a shot if you do.
And I will do the C25K again too… although I will have to do it inside my own house, without a treadmill, either just running in place, or running around my living room and kitchen. But I will do it with all of you!!
Repeat after me….”It’s okay. I’m giving myself grace. Today I choose better. This moment I choose better.”
Believe me, Sister, this is a minute-by-minute struggle for me most days. Some days are better than others. I’m finding when I keep myself motivated with scripture and positive thoughts, I tend to do much better.
Yes, this was your idea (probably with a little help from me), but you CAN do this. I know you can. I have faith in your ability to squash this. Under your feet. Like a dead bug.
Love ya!
So excited you are joining me in memorizing the Sermon on the Mount. What better words to meditate on than the words of our Lord.
I saw a slight loss, was a little disappointed. Started to think that maybe the pop wasn’t the problem…then I realized I ate like 10xs more sugary foods (w/o bread & grain) then I would have had I been drinking pop.
It all comes down to consciously paying attention to what is going in our mouths. Still excited to see what God does through this challenge!