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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.

RULE OF 5

I recently asked a question how many people used the Rule of 5. I had someone who was not familiar so I thought I would write about it today.

I heard about the Rule of 5 from listening to John Maxwell. He says pick an area where you want to grow. Do 5 things everyday that help you make progress in that area.

He uses the following example. I have a tree in the back yard and I have an axe. If everyday I go into the back yard and take 5 swings at that tree with the axe. Not somedays but every day the tree will eventually fall. How quick you might ask? It depends on the size of your tree doesn’t it.

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John Maxwell is an incredible speaker and has authored over 70 books. His rule of 5 is : Everyday he writes, reads, thinks, files and ask questions. He does not always do them in that exact order but he always does them.

My rule of 5 is everyday I exercise, read, plan my day, pray and reflect on my actions.

My goal is to be the best version of me that I can be. I want to always learn and grow so these are my 5. I am also implementing the rule of 5 for my other goals that are more specific.

For example: My health, everyday I strength train, I drink 70 ounces of water, I meal prep, check out my accountability group for inspirations and I pray that God will help me reach my goals.

I want my house to be tidy so: Everyday I sweep, put away the dishes, make my bed, clean out the junk mail and work on organizing a room or space.

I am glad that I found the Rule of 5 it has been a tremendous help for me.

So what are your 5? Do you practice this or is this your first time hearing about it?

If you have never tried please give it a shot see if it is of any help to you. Post on my Facebook page and let me know. Remember what works for one person does not always work for another. Always take what information helps you and leave the rest.

Have a great day!!