Check-In Day!
Not that there is a set time for me to check my weight while on the plan, but I had always intended to see what progress I had made.
- 07:00 - Cheddar Biscuit (need to figure out a better way to make this)
- 10:00 - Peanut Butter Bar (Have you ever tried to eat something from a wrapper when in a meeting with over 100 people??)
- 13:00 - Chicken Noodle Soup (Another good one)
- 15:30 - Another mixed Shake
- 18:30 - Round Steak with Vegetables
- 22:00 - Chocolate bar
- Drank over 64 ounces of water, Half of a PowerAde, 1 Zevia, a couple of pickles and couple of cashews.
It is MINDFUL week.
The goal is to build a habit of taking time to think about the day, and specifically, some of the micro-aspects of the day.
I am doing this blog, so that is one way I am already practicing this habit, but I will keep a log in my book as well.
Today was a great day of learning, and the Lifebook really had something I had thought about, but not in the way they brought it up.
THE INCONVENIENCE OF DISEASE
One of my WHY statements is that I want to be able to provide for my family. I had wrote that down while thinking about how health could cause me to not be able to work, and that is not a good thing.
Here is what I had not thought about - all of the inconveniences.
The extra medicines, doctor appointments, therapy sessions, wear and tear on my family, and all of the dollars associated with it.
Each of them are an inconvenience.
Now, I need to be clear about this: I am a person of faith, and I believe God has a plan for my life. He already knows my future and my future health.
Focusing on my health and losing weight does not guarantee that something bad will never happen to me.
However, taking care of my health is me being a good steward of my body. For a person of faith, the body is referred to as the temple of the Holy Spirit, and it is important that I maintain it well.
This part may not speak to you as much as it does to me, and that is prerogative. For me though, my identify is wrapped in my faith, and I cannot separate myself from that. It is how I identify, and it's one of the WHY statements that I know is bigger than temporary satisfaction.
Today was also my celebration call!
I love my coach and her mom. I have known Brandy and Madison for years, and they are truly awesome people. I am so glad they are in this journey with me!
Lesson I take away from Day 8
- Writing about my journey is important.
- Heart of Palm could be a great pasta replacement.
- I need to consider the importance of not having excessive sodium in my diet.
- Disease is more inconvenient than just dying, and it affects everyone and everything in your life.
- Be healthy on purpose.
- If the best leaders in the world write about their days, then so should I.
Things I encouraged myself with
- My why statements
- That God created me on purpose, to live in His purpose, for a purpose.
- My current success
Speaking of.....
I AM DOWN 7 POUNDS IN ONE WEEK!
Feeling great, sleeping better, and moving in the right direction!
CJ
Inspiring and motivating others to LEAVE AVERAGE BEHIND!
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