Ladies...
What an amazing day this day is turning out to be. It started out (for me) with a cry (literally) out to the Lord to reveal some things to me. Lets just say, He is AMAZING! I am so glad that everyone is amped and ready to make this year a WONDROUS one. We can and will meet all of our goals!
Jana- Girl... you do what you have to do with your "one last time self" (smile). You will start your trek when you are ready... that is the only way you will be successful. We have to make it up in our minds that we can do this... and then we will. Much Blessings Lady!
EVERYONE! I have a challenge for you... let's collectively look at our bodies and food differently. Lets view our bodies as vessels that can only function properly with the right nutrition, excercise and occasional (moderate) treats. Please know that it is ok to reward yourself at certain times. Our bodies need it. It is the excess that hurts us.
Take myself for example. I have completely changed my eating habits, but I do reward myself once weekly (most of you have met me at Happy Hour ;o). I is so important to reward yourself and then head back to your journey. Your treat shouldn't be thought of as a norm... it should be thought of as a reward.
Guess what my BDay present to myself will be?
A 5 piece order of chicken tenders with a LARGE order of seasoned curly fries and a medium vanilla shake from Jack 'n the Box! I have waited 4 months for this! Then I will emerge myself on to a treadmill for 10 consecutive days!
CRay's (and Denise Austin's) Tip Of Today...
Rethink your Habits! It is important to understand how to create good habits and change old ones. Just because you have been doing something for a long time doesn't mean it is the best thing for you... try changing things up. This is what Denise had to say...
Rethink Your Habits One Step at a Time!
I am a big believer in the power of small victories! The best way to get healthier and more fit is to take baby steps, and open the door to good habits a few at a time.
When you try to overhaul your entire lifestyle overnight, it's easy to burn out. But when you start with one small change and put your energy into making it a habit, the chances are a lot better that it will stick! Did you know that it takes about three weeks to change a habit? If you can take a small, achievable step and make it a regular part of your life for three weeks, you should be able to stick to it permanently.
If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by the number of changes you want to make in your life, or if you're not sure how to get started, try this: Make a list of the changes you'd like to make, big and small. Include anything you can think of. Now go over the list and pick out one change to start with. Make it something that you feel is achievable at this stage of your life. For example, you may not be able to make over your entire diet, but maybe you can fit in one more vegetable each day in place of a less healthy food. Or you may not have time to join an aerobics class, but maybe you can start taking a walk most nights after dinner. Pick something you think you can accomplish, and put your energy into making it happen! You'll be so happy when you can check this item off of your list.
Once you feel confident that you've accomplished this small change, add another item from your list to your efforts. And don't forget to keep track of the changes you've already made! Nothing is more inspiring than knowing that you can and have accomplished changes in your life. Be proud along this journey!
In Peace and Struggle.
CRay
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