So two new updates to report:
First off, I did yoga for the first time EVER this week. There was a beginning yoga class offered through work so I thought I'd give it a try for the meditation piece of it that was being offered. I actually REALLY liked it. I'm afraid that I'm turning into a hippy because of all the whole foods and yoga in my life. What's next? Greek yogurt on everything? HA HA! (That will NEVER happen). Anywho, the meditation part was my favorite and some of it actually hurt (either during or the next day) but it was a good alternative and stretching is important, so Yay me!
The other item that I think is cool is that I now have a pedometer. It's crazy to me how much more sedentary I am compared to some of my co-workers that also have them. It's making me wonder how they move so much more than me at work (although my output and productivity is higher!), HA! I'm hoping to incorporate my new toy into this weeks goals.
Goal Review for Last Week
Goal ReviewR1. I will loose another 2-5 pounds this week (benchmark = 232)
So, I was within my goal loss target range and that feels pretty good. 233 was my final weight. Keep that up and I'll be back into my speedo in no time! HA HA HA!
R2. I will not have any sweet treats this week and will have at least 4 salads at lunch times, 2 cucumbers, 1 entire bag of baby carrots, and only whole fruits (with some protein on the side) for my snacks this week.
I was too specific on this goal. Specific is good but not that specific. We didn't even have 2 cucumbers in the house this week. I did do really well though. I didn't have any sweet treats until Sunday (it was Mothers Day). I also did eat a ton of veggies and A cucumber, and a few fruits. Bottom line is that while I didn't hit the specifics of this goal, I nailed the spirit of what I wanted to accomplish.
R3. I will not drink any carbonated beverages or beverages that contain high-fructose corn syrup this week. NONE! I will also try to take Sara's blog post into account and have the average 1.3 liters per day of water that I should be drinking. (I'm gonna need a catheter I think!)
I did SOOOOO awesome on this one. I didn't have a single carbonated beverage (even when they were offered to me). I thought this would be the hardest but it wasn't. It was easy.
R4. I will will do a bicept and tricept workout with my 10lb weights OR a 30 minute walk at least 5 days this week.
I did this four days this week and then on the 5th day I did a bunch of work outside and helped Marty and Camille move so I counted that as my activity as well. This one is still hard for me. Super hard. Sometimes it hurts just to do little things and I pay for it for days after.
R5. I will read and study a minimum of 1 chapter in my scriptures during 6 days this week. I want to keep this one until I hit it regularly.
GRRRR! I didn't come even close this time. I only did three days. Half and I'm really bugged by it. Not sure how to do better at this unless I maybe schedule it into my day (like an appointment with Heavenly Father) or something. I really like when I read and study, I just don't think to do it except when it's super inconvenient (like while I'm driving to the grocery store). HELP!
R6. I will say at least 2 personal prayers on my knees every day. I think I need to hit this one using the kneeling position before I take it off.
This one is staying on again. I pray frequently but I need to be on my knees. The quality is better and it feels more sacred. I'm berating myself a bit for this. No matter how good my physical goals are going, I need to always hit my spiritual, and mental ones.
New Goals for week#2 May 13th - 19th
Goal 1. I will loose at least 3 pounds this week (benchmark = 230). Man it would feel good to be under 230. I don't think I've been that low in a couple of years.G2. I will have at least 6 meals this week that contain only whole foods. The remaining meals will be less processed and will follow the guidelines of the FoodLoversDiet for a fat-loss plate.
G4. This week for exercise I'm going to use my pedometer to track my walking for a minimum of 5 days. It is my goal to reach no less than 3000 steps per day. This is the equivalent of approximately 2 miles using my normal stride length and will be a bit of a stretch for me. (Sad, I know).
G5. I will read and study a minimum of 1 chapter in my scriptures during 6 days this week. I want to keep this goal active until I hit it regularly.
G6. I will say at least 2 personal prayers on my knees every day. I think I need to hit this one using the kneeling position before I take it off too.
-Needs: I'd like to know what you do to read your scriptures daily when you're having a super busy period. How do you make it a priority? What are some ideas you have? I can find many in conference talks and ironically in the scriptures, but I want to get your take on it.
Do you need anything from me? You seem to be doing awesome but I'm here to help any way that I can. Let me know!
4 comments:
Way to go on the Yoga! I did a power yoga class one time and I about died. Power yoga is not for the faint of heart. I had never done yoga at all before. Hehe. there's nothing wrong with hippy. I'll just call you Darma. Yay you! Way to go on the weight loss! That is so cool! Way to nail the spirit on the head! I am so glad the carbonated beverages was not as difficult as you thought. Aren't these nice surprises! See how our mind has the potential to defeat us before we even try! Huzzah! It sounds like the physical activity is going to be the difficult part, which is what we predicted. Keep this going and it WILL get better. I promise. I am proud of you for completing your goal especially since it was a hard one. Those are the ones that start making the big differences.It sounds like the reading/studying will need to become a habit for you. IT sounds like it is more of a forgetful thing than a difficult thing to fit into your day. Is that fair to say? I think it would be a good idea for you to make an appointment for yourself and do it. Even if it is during a lunch break for 5 minutes. Even 5 minutes will make you feel better throughout your day. What about listening to it on CD in your car? Or listening to conference talks in your car? Don't berate yourself for not praying "right". That's not God's intention. These things will soon become habitual for you and you won't even think about it. You'll just do it. Often times the hardest part about quitting an addiction is the "habit" rather than the physical addiction itself. This is just how we function. It will take repeated reminders until we finally just start doing it without thinking.... luckily it doesn't take way too long. I bet you will start feeling these habitual changes soon if you haven't already.
Wait wait wait.... New Goals for Week #2?! We are on week #3 buddy! Give yourself some credit! We've already gone 2 weeks!
Let's do 230! Do it! That is so cool!
Food is good! Chiseled men are made in the kitchen. Haha... that's supposed to say Abs are made in the kitchen but I switched the words... ;)
That is not "sad" at all. That is awesome that you are going for a goal! You are beating all the people on the couch!
I read my scriptures right before I go to bed everyday. It's my wind-down period. I say my prayers and then read my scriptures. I have always done it this way because it works for me. When I am exhausted and "too tired" to read, I open up my scriptures and tell myself I will read as much as I can even if that is only 3 versus. Sometimes I fall asleep but often times I end up finishing a whole chapter because it catches my interest. If I am not too sleepy I sometimes read a chapter or two in the scriptures and then read a bit of the church related book I am currently reading. (Right now I am reading "Are we there yet?"- super duper good). Since this has become a part of my bedtime ritual, I look forward to this time every night. It is my peaceful respite from the troubles of the day.
Now the more intense active studying (ie: scripture/ reference searching) I don't do at that time. I do that when my mind is active and interested in researching a specific topic. I do it during the day when I have a chunk of time (doesn't feel very often lately but it does happen). Often on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Everyone is going to have a different way that works best for them. We can chat about this more sometime because I have a lot of thoughts on how to make scripture studying more "interesting" rather than it seeming like a chore. It used to seem like a chore to me (who hasn't felt this way at some time in their life?) but I don't feel that way any more at all. It has to do with a change of perspective and where your focus lies. When we start focusing on the "Why" we are here, we focus less on the day to day tumult and repetition and more on the things of eternal consequence. It becomes a natural change of thought and focus. Nothing forced however it does take constant nurturing to keep it.
What I need from you.... keep doing what you're doing! Hearing about your success on Sundays and also throughout the week help me to keep it up and stay motivated! :)
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