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PROGRESS

Progress is the forward movement or onward movement towards a destination. As I come upon the end of January I am reflecting on the progress I have made so far. I am happy with the fitness progress I am currently making, I took most of November and December off from lifting. I am excited to see my muscles coming back, after focusing on my health and fitness journey this month. I decided to go a different route this first 8 weeks of the year. I am doing a different challenge than the one I normally do. This one requires a weekly check in with my advisor. It requires pictures weekly. It has an app that has been super helpful. I have dialed in my workouts to fit my active life at the moment. I am eating much healthier and truly tracking my macros, sets and drinking 120 ounces of water daily. Now this part for me is the hard part. I had to reach out to friends to keep me going towards my daily goal. I do pretty well in the gym, I believe I habit stack. You see as long as I get to the gym I get the first 44 ounces of water down super easy it is the remaining 76 I struggle with. I can tell you I am feeling much better overall. I seem to have more energy and I am feeling stronger. As of last weeks check in I have not lost any weight, tomorrow will be the weigh in for this week. I have learned not to get hung up on the numbers on the scale. The fact that I feel so much better, am able to get the work outs done (lifting more every session most of the time) and am looking a bit more toned is progress. My January calendar is full of stickers this month. I am not breaking the chain. Yes it is hard work and yes I have had to have help to keep my on track but on track I am. I even sometimes put the water in one of my fancy wine glasses, for something different.

I am not having the wine since I am trying to reach my goal and that would not help right now, but hey I can use the nice glass and get that water in.

I have also found it easier to stick to my other goals, as I have kept my promise to myself about my fitness, it has also helped me with my financial goals, and other goals.

I am happy to report that by January 31, 2023 wills will be completed as will my vision board be updated.

I do believe my promise to myself to read my bible daily has also strengthened my relationship with God and others. My faith is growing daily and I am trying to be more encouraging. In the world around us there are so many negatives to see, so I will try to find the beauty in it anyway. I will not be a victim. I will remember I am a child of God, a daughter of the King. I will not let other people’s opinion of me define me for I know who I am and whom I belong to. I can be kind and not engage with people who do not add anything to my life or that try to drag me down with their pity party or victim mentality. I am leaving that behind me, it has no place in my life.

I hope you will reflect on where you are today, Do you have any goals? Are you making progress. Remember slow progress is still progress. Five minutes of Bible reading is still reading. Ten minutes of walking is still moving the body. Try to be better today than yesterday the work will compound and one day you will see the fruits of your labor.

Am I Committed !

So today I wanted to share the goal I have been focusing on. I have been trying to focus this month on staying on track with my health goals. To say it is a job in itself would be being honest with you all. I can not say that I have been perfect but I have been better. Progress not Perfection I keep telling myself.

For the last month not counting today, because apparently the tiny humans wore me out this weekend, I have been getting to the gym by 6:00 am almost everyday. I have worked out at home on the days I can not make it to the gym.

I have tried to focus on my nutrition intake and have again clarified carbs are not my friend. If I add them in it causes me extreme bloating and unpleasantness for those around me lol. So carbs are history for the most part. I am quite proud of myself in the water intake department. I have not made it to a gallon everyday but it 90 ounces on most days.

I am forever grateful that I found Nicole Wilkins. Her training and nutrition advice have brought me so far. She also suggested accountability groups shortly after I joined her community. It is one of the best things that I have ever done. I love mine. I have been distracted lately during our weekly check ins and I can tell the difference in my overall progress on the weeks I miss them. She also has a great online community that helps me stay on track.

The person responsible for my success is myself but I try to acquire all the knowledge and support systems that I can in order to reach my goals. I want to live a long healthy life to watch my grandchildren grow up. Actually, not just grow up I want to be able to participate and enjoy them. I am grateful I am physically able to keep up with them. I can pick them up, run, ride and just enjoy life with them.

My mental health is also important. So many times I want to give in to anger or anxiety but I remind my self that the Bible tells me to fear not. As a matter of fear not is in the Bible 365. I remind myself of this when I tend to lean toward my old ways or my true nature whichever the case may be. I am not a little Miss Susie Sunshine. I use to wish I was but I am learning to appreciate the way God made me. Blunt and honest. I do try to soften the edges some. I am not always successful but I do try. I read a line in a book this week that has helped me in these areas. I do not want Jesus to come back and catch me doing this. Ahh if I can tell myself that every time I almost explode perhaps I will conquer these demons. So I strive to live with No Fear/ Anger/ Anxiety as Jesus is always with me. Best Mental help I have ever received. I know for many this is a constant struggle, please remember God made us to walk in victory not be beaten down by the things of this world.

I pray over anyone reading this today that if you are struggling with your health that you would truly evaluate where you are. Only you can decide to take better care of you. There are some things that can not be changed, but how we choose to deal with those things are the key to our overall health. This is physical, spiritual and mental. If you need help or guidance please go after it with all you have. What works for one may not work for another. Keep striving to grow and learn and live a healthy full life! Be a Victor not a Victim!!

I am committed to be a Victor! To overcome any obstacle that will stand in my way. To walk in Power. Committed to Christ and becoming the best me I can be.