Thoughts

If I knew there was a treasure box full of jewels and money at the top of a mountain... at what point would I give up and not pursue getting to the top?

In my present state of pursuing Health and Wellness, it would seem ....it would take me my entire life to get to the top of the mountain. By the time I would reach it (if ever) I'd be too old to enjoy and use the money and jewels.

I think I'll keep this thought in my head today .........

I think (my thoughts) that I want something. That "Want" becomes my "Will"

(as in "our God given free Will to choose")

Now my actions are a product of my "Will"

But if the product of my actions do not match my thoughts than my "Will" is not true to my "Thoughts"

Therefore..... I'm not true to myself when I say I "Will" do something when I don't do it.

My thoughts then are not true ....

"what the Heck am I saying"...... I'm saying that

My conscious thoughts are really not based in my unconscious thoughts.

Therefore I'm back to what I've been saying all along during the 21 days thing -

This is a Spiritual battle! I need to pray and ask God to Heal me on the inside so that I am in conformity with the Word of God. Walking in the Spirit! Right.....

Then is the real struggle on my climb up the mountain me against me?

I am keeping me from reaching the top!

Yes, it is a battle of Flesh against Spirit in pursuing my dream, wants and desires. The only one hindering me is ME!

... Just a thought!

Mark 7:20

"It is the thought life that pollutes."

Isaiah 55:8-9

⁸ "For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

neither are your ways my ways,"

declares the LORD.

⁹ "As the heavens are higher than the earth,

so are my ways higher than your ways

and my thoughts than your thoughts

Also

I've also learned to exercise in the Morning.

I've also learned to Flush myself with WATER! It gives me energy

I've also learned MUSIC makes my world go around - I come alive, it's moves my emotions and creates energy!

I've learned that my Menopausal wt gain is about - needing NON toxic foods( as Organic as possible and lots of Water, minerals and vitamins from FOOD! White flour and Refined sugars make me moody, tired and ridiculous. AND exercise reduces mood swings and hot flashes.

... la la la la

It's all in the books - Knowledge is wasted when not applied.

DO IT

Catch the Attitude that Your worthy of taking care of YOU!

Finding Me

Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me.

— Psalm 86:6-7

Well, it's day 19 and there is 72 hours left of the 21 day to Health and Wellness.

I was reflecting this morning on this experience. This is the Second time to take this journey.

I have found that It has become more natural and not a battle to look for healthier choices when I'm choosing foods. I have no disappointment or regrets when I pass up fried foods or Non nutritional foods i.e. cake, pie, ice cream. I'm actually seeking fresh foods, steamed vegetables... leaner meats. Umm, Still a little hesitancy on the bread thing when in a restaurant. But, I see that I ask for Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil instead of butter. (well, if it's available).

I have found that I have read and prayed more and it's again more natural. I have my bible open and available where I find myself sitting. I seek to read before bed, I'm waking up talking with the Lord.

I have found that my BLog/Journal is almost a habit that I look forward to each day. It centers me for the day and set's me on the right path.

I have found that I speaking the word of God is powerful. When I look at a food or think about eating (when I'm not hungry) Speaking out WORKS. I need God's strength to overcome the habit of feeding my face out of board-um, unhappiness, trying to fill a void. It's crazy but I repeat like I have "tourettes syndrome".. saying It won't satisfy me "only God can satisfy me" over and over or "greater is he in me than he that is in that food" speaking out the day's scripture verse.

I have found that exercise is what strengthens me when it comes to making healthy food choices. I have no desire after a work out to eat unhealthy foods. In fact it repulses me.

But, I have found that I have to MAKE time, Make exercise a priority. Find opportunities to MOVE. Even if it's doing squats while waiting for my coffee to drip into my cup!

I have found that changing my behaviors and patterns that I've had for 30++ years will take more than 21 days. It'll take several 21 days.

I have found that I feel so much healthier and FREE from the bondage of bad habits. (eating unhealthy foods and not exercising and not spending Time with my Savior)

I have found me.

I pray that you have learned and discovered new truths in this journey and will make a I’m cross and follow HIM, Body, Mind and Spirit.

Salute! To your Health and Wellness.

I’m off and riding. Soon I’ll be on the Big Girl Bike!

That's all folks

ahhh freak,

I woke this am and saw I'm up a couple pounds! ah freak

my initial reaction besides "ah freak" is "and I didn't eat that unhealthy" but net thought was to put me in check....

"but I didn't get in any exercise and or journalize"

then I think

ah, ya!... ummm, well maybe the two beers (light 110 calories) didn't help.

and eating the WHOLE prime rib dip sandwich- bread and all at the Restaurant.

Even though, when it came the though occurred to do like I had read. Ask for a to go container as soon as I got the sandwich so I'd only eat half. Should have could have since I was SO full after the 1st half and ate the 2nd half only because it "tasted good". I was uncomfortably full after eating "bummer"

I was at war with me (what's new) since I said to myself... "ah, it's a healthy choice.. protein that I need"

yet not admitting I was eating the roll since it was all about the "comfort of eating it" "the lust of the moment"

Yap, and the excuse for the beers was that I was taking a power boat ride in the Bay that had 1-2 foot swells from other boats, choppy ride and I NEEDED TO RELAX. It was NOT an enjoyable thing and ... too bad I had to suck it up since we were with other people. Another Excuse.

In consolation for myself, I did had a good low carb egg dish for breakfast. (an attempt to regain my sense of not feeling like a total failure)

I did drink more than 3 - 18 oz glasses of water.

But, the truth is

I didn't do a few of the right things to make a difference.

WHY... is always the question to myself.

Well, I was ok at breakfast.... just lalala ing to myself about the day.

by the time I hit the resturant for lunch I was wawawa ing about the stupid boat ride that was NOT fun. So, I consoled myself (unconsciously) at lunch. oh, the beer was what I took on the boat knowing I was going to wawawa...

Then, in the evening I think I was still a little whinning about not getting my way with what I wanted to do.... (personal unhappiness about not having control on things that I have going on around me).

Ah, the spiritual battle fell into my physical battle with ME!

And look who suffers.... ME.

I desperately want to have HEALTHY HABITS that take over ME and rule ME.

What I have learned from my 21 days journey is that - NO guilt... just slap my self in the head and say "

I could of had a V 8" and move on and TRY AGAIN TODAY..

"that's all folks"

The Human Spirit

What is it that takes a person to a new level of achievement?

What is the trigger that switches on our passion?

What is it that overcomes "what" has held us back?

No regrets

Be the best

Make each moment count

Balance

Achievement

Passion

Thirst

Knowledge

Wisdom

Energy

Seeking that which is pure, honest, lovely, true

Thank you Lord for being the Light

I choose to move toward the LIGHT! Blind me with your love