Happy First Day of Spring!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
What a good feeling!
Thanks everyone for the support. Several of you have taken the time to speak with me personally which has been really uplifting.
Yesterday was great! Eating was good and exercise was really good. I did some strength training in the morning and could have skipped our Group Training class in the evening, but my conversation with Lorrie the day before and our renewed commitment motivated me to do exactly what I didn't feel like doing. Man was it worth it. I really felt great while I was doing it and even better afterward.
I also got a good start on my Mission Statement. As I was working on the it, I realized that I essentially have one in the front of my journal! I jotted down my core values and beliefs a couple years ago, but never labeled it a "Mission Statement". That's OK, I have more to add now that I have addressed it again and more formally. My main purpose for doing this is to help align my behaviour with my beliefs. This is part of my strategy to be the person I aspire to be...not to leave it to chance and "hope" I turn out OK and am happy. Being proactive...that's where it is at.
I think another meeting sounds good Stacey. However, I want to give a little thought to the objective. I think it is important that we be there to support each other, but I think it is even more important that we do the leg work necessary to achieve our Prizes. I would like to hear from all of you. What do you feel like you need right now? What would you like to do at our meeting? I see what several of you are doing, and see the success you are enjoying as a result. Is the extra work worth it?
For those who are doing things as you always have, either feel good about it or make a change. Don't live in a world of regret, guilt and powerlessness. You have choices and should be choosing to do what makes you happy, whatever it may be. I like Kym's concept of living abnormally. My "normal" living got me out of shape and miserable emotionally. It is truly "abnormal" for me to eat the way I am eating and exercise the way I am exercising.
Comments?
Yesterday was great! Eating was good and exercise was really good. I did some strength training in the morning and could have skipped our Group Training class in the evening, but my conversation with Lorrie the day before and our renewed commitment motivated me to do exactly what I didn't feel like doing. Man was it worth it. I really felt great while I was doing it and even better afterward.
I also got a good start on my Mission Statement. As I was working on the it, I realized that I essentially have one in the front of my journal! I jotted down my core values and beliefs a couple years ago, but never labeled it a "Mission Statement". That's OK, I have more to add now that I have addressed it again and more formally. My main purpose for doing this is to help align my behaviour with my beliefs. This is part of my strategy to be the person I aspire to be...not to leave it to chance and "hope" I turn out OK and am happy. Being proactive...that's where it is at.
I think another meeting sounds good Stacey. However, I want to give a little thought to the objective. I think it is important that we be there to support each other, but I think it is even more important that we do the leg work necessary to achieve our Prizes. I would like to hear from all of you. What do you feel like you need right now? What would you like to do at our meeting? I see what several of you are doing, and see the success you are enjoying as a result. Is the extra work worth it?
For those who are doing things as you always have, either feel good about it or make a change. Don't live in a world of regret, guilt and powerlessness. You have choices and should be choosing to do what makes you happy, whatever it may be. I like Kym's concept of living abnormally. My "normal" living got me out of shape and miserable emotionally. It is truly "abnormal" for me to eat the way I am eating and exercise the way I am exercising.
Comments?
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Does anyone feel like making a push towards greater success right now?
I CERTAINLY DO!
Our trip was wonderful, but I still feel a little unsettled. There are many things going on that are discouraging, but even more things happening that are encouraging. Why am I having trouble focusing more on the positive?
This is what I am coming up with;
-I am not working to improve my conscious contact with God through prayer or giving my time to others. It is my unselfish walk on a daily basis that leaves me feeling close to God. I am not there right now.
-I feel overwhelmed and am not taking steps on a daily basis to chip away at what is on my plate. I am only doing what is urgent, not what is truly most important.
-I have not given any thought to my Prize over the last few days. This is extremely disappointing. The discipline I have exhibited for the last 6 months has been integral to my feeling successful. Now is when I either take a stand or get back on the rollercoaster I have been on all of my life.
I feel a little depressed, which makes it harder to attack these negative behaviours, but I won't stop feeling depressed without doing so. It is a vicious cycle that takes action to break.
Starting today;
-I will begin to work on a formal mission statement for myself. I know who I am and what I stand for, but I believe there is power in thoughtfully writing it down.
-Although I have done well with the one sweet per week, I have not done so well with having a well defined beginning and end to my meals. I will focus on that, as well as being grateful to have any food at all.
-On a daily basis I must think about my Prize and how much more satisfying it is to be fit than to indulge myself in food and laziness. Exercise and eating like a normal human being should will be my priorities.
Does anyone else feel like recommitting and making a push towards physical, spiritual and/or emotional growth growth with me right now? I could use the help and support. There is strength in numbers.
Thanks everyone.
Our trip was wonderful, but I still feel a little unsettled. There are many things going on that are discouraging, but even more things happening that are encouraging. Why am I having trouble focusing more on the positive?
This is what I am coming up with;
-I am not working to improve my conscious contact with God through prayer or giving my time to others. It is my unselfish walk on a daily basis that leaves me feeling close to God. I am not there right now.
-I feel overwhelmed and am not taking steps on a daily basis to chip away at what is on my plate. I am only doing what is urgent, not what is truly most important.
-I have not given any thought to my Prize over the last few days. This is extremely disappointing. The discipline I have exhibited for the last 6 months has been integral to my feeling successful. Now is when I either take a stand or get back on the rollercoaster I have been on all of my life.
I feel a little depressed, which makes it harder to attack these negative behaviours, but I won't stop feeling depressed without doing so. It is a vicious cycle that takes action to break.
Starting today;
-I will begin to work on a formal mission statement for myself. I know who I am and what I stand for, but I believe there is power in thoughtfully writing it down.
-Although I have done well with the one sweet per week, I have not done so well with having a well defined beginning and end to my meals. I will focus on that, as well as being grateful to have any food at all.
-On a daily basis I must think about my Prize and how much more satisfying it is to be fit than to indulge myself in food and laziness. Exercise and eating like a normal human being should will be my priorities.
Does anyone else feel like recommitting and making a push towards physical, spiritual and/or emotional growth growth with me right now? I could use the help and support. There is strength in numbers.
Thanks everyone.
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