Wow, on a scale of one through ten I would rate myself:
Physical: 7 I have begun to really cut down on the processed foods that I eat and have started to drink green smoothies and increase my fruit and veggie intake. My downfall...I am addicted to SUGAR...one battle at a time, though. I also started a workout diary to find that I only average about 9 workout days monthly. So, I still need work, but I am headed in the right direction. My current goal is to increase my number of work out days (I usually run) to at least 15 days per month and go from there. I could create a workout calender and schedule my workout times each week in order to reach this goal.
Psychological: 8 I usually have a very even temepred personality. I can handle whatever comes up fairly well without flying off the handle. There are certain situations where anger gets the best of me and that is usually after I make a bad choice (so I am really angry at myself). My goal is to learn how to make better choices so there will be no reason to become angry. In order to reach this goal I need to listen to my heart more often. I can usually tell that I am about to make a bad choice right before I go through with it. Meditation to clear my mind of all the clutter could help me to reach this goal.
Spiritual: 4 I have never been religious or given alot of thought to the higher power. I do however, believe that there is something greater than us out there. I just have never focused any energy in this direction. My goal is to become more connected with the world. In order to become more connected I could volunteer my time with the elderly in a nursing home.
Crime of the Century: I found this exercise relaxing, in the end. In the beginning I was losing focus and reeling myself in, but I slowly began to let go. I did have a hard time envisioning the beams of color at times. I would say it took me until about half way through to finally come into complete relaxation. Maybe that is because this week was pretty stressful or maybe because I just wasn't releasing control...I am not sure. I just kept my focus on his voice and eventually everthing began to melt away and in the end I was relaxed.
Peace and happiness,
Rose
Rose, it looks like you are making some very positive strides in the right direction for your physical well-being. Like you, I was a sugar addict. I still love SUGAR!!! However, in January, I was put on a specific eating plan that restricted my sugar intake to protein bars, and only one per day, before 4pm. That was very difficult for me, but it has gotten easier. Some days I forget to eat my sugar before 4, so I have to wait until the next day. So, I guess I have pretty much "kicked the habit", but I oould still eat a dozen cupcakes if I was turned loose...lol.
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Hi Rose, Congrats! on making positive changes in directing your life for a healthier physical well being. Just like you for the past 8 months I have stopped buy processed foods, I find it much healthier sticking to all natural foods especially the greens and vegetables.
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a sugar person so for me that will be the easiest to give up. I think that the hardest thing for me right now is sticking to a plan and taking time for me to work out or taking a yoga class which is what I really want to do. Great Post and good luck in your class.
Hi Rose,
ReplyDeleteI have been on a health journey for over a year, and one of my goals is to cut out processed food, but in the past 4 months living on peoples couches it doesn't really make that an easy goal. Now I am finally on my way back to TN and believe that this will become an easier task. I wish you well in your goals, and as for the sugar buy in smaller portions, or maybe limit yourself to one day with sugar until your are confident you can control the craving. :) Just a thought. Until next time!