Saw this post in study in brown. It's on a food-related topic but not my Fast-5 lifestyle per se. I was intrigued by the ideas contained in it and will put some of them into practice.
Mostly though, I thought how true the concept "limits are freeing" is! I'm quite sure it's why the Fast-5 lifestyle has worked for me both in losing the weight and maintaining a healthy one.
It really is a "yes-lifestyle" for me.
stuck?
May I suggest smaller Sarah's video on her post today here? Her thoughts on "seeing results and NOT seeing results" were motivational for me this morning.
Every morning - yes, EVERY morning - I step on my vintage bathroom scale. It seldom moves from its 142# mark. I AM still hoping to see it move down to 139# one of these days, but I can't say I've been putting my energy behind that "hope".
So.......I guess "results" really isn't what I'm looking for. (Just thinking out loud here.) Results only come tied to effort. In that sense, I am stuck.
Every morning - yes, EVERY morning - I step on my vintage bathroom scale. It seldom moves from its 142# mark. I AM still hoping to see it move down to 139# one of these days, but I can't say I've been putting my energy behind that "hope".
So.......I guess "results" really isn't what I'm looking for. (Just thinking out loud here.) Results only come tied to effort. In that sense, I am stuck.
No WONDER Myra doesn't visit my blog anymore!
Seriously though, I DO show up and do the work in the sense that for almost 2 years I've remained consistent with the Fast-5 pattern of eating that resulted in a 40+ pound weight loss. My body seems to have found its "comfort zone" around 142#. If I want to lose those additional 3 pounds, I'll have to expend additional effort. AND if I want to stay below 140#, I surmise that I'll need to continue expending additional effort.
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
(Contemplating my profundity: "Results only come tied to effort.")
Intentions
To say that I've been busy doesn't quite convey the whole story.
"Urgent" and "important" have merged over the past few weeks
filling my hours and days (and weeks).
Yesterday, my husband and I took a walk--a stroll, actually.
A necessary break from some necessary responsibilities.
I really had intentions of getting into the habit of brisk walking this summer.
But now it is October.
I'm NOT an outdoor walker in winter. I'll have to come up with another plan
for exercise and put it into action so that it doesn't become only an
INTENTION, too.
(I HAVE kept my weight off. I'm sure this is thanks to the Fast-5 eating habit I've established.)
Power, Love and Self-Control
I'm sure there were other positives that came out of the situation, but two come to my mind: the interaction with my three siblings (usually separated by distance) and a 5-pound weight loss!
The title of my blog definitely came into play throughout the days and nights of our experience--Power, Love and Self-Control. I suspect I'll be needing all three like never before in the days ahead. Especially the "Power" part...
How about YOU? How are you doing under the weight of YOUR challenges?
Here's the explanation that came with this $.75 thrift store purchase.
You can click on it to enlarge it for reading.
You can click on it to enlarge it for reading.
It's Been Awhile
...but here I am to keep it honest. Both my husband and I have successfully maintained our Fast-5 schedule/lifestyle of eating. It has served us well. I have maintained my weight loss while enjoying the taste of just about anything I get a hankingin' for! We have no plans to change.
How are YOU doing? What healthy habits have you made a part of your life?
Beginning Now
A habit not pursued is easily
forgotten, replaced by what’s reasonable, what’s comfortable. All too
often, what’s reasonable and comfortable is a formula for complacency – a
last-luster, dulled approach to connecting with life … to connecting
with Jesus. (Elaine, here)
Isn't this a profound statement? Elaine was writing about a prayer posture that she had practiced for awhile and then let slip. I find the observation applicable for so many other areas of my life--particularly when it comes to healthy practices of diet and exercise.
Another line in her post -- Old habits remembered (especially the ones that are sweet) are ones willingly reinstated -- is a hope-filled one!
There are a few sweet old habits to which I shall return. Beginning NOW.
How True is THIS?
However often we think we have broken the rebellious self we shall still find it alive. (C.S. Lewis)
How true is THAT?!?
Checking in today to record fresh determination to
keep the "rebellious self" in check.
No Excuses/No Regrets
"Don't let today's excuses become tomorrow's regrets."
(Steven Furtick)
I'm pretty good at making excuses.
Oh, not outloud, spoken ones.
Oh, not outloud, spoken ones.
Just quiet, inner ones.
They're comforting somehow - intially.
But the comfort is short-lived.
Today I will be more cognizant
of this paralyzing habit of excuse-making.
I will beat my excuses to their punch.
Day lilies are called that because their bloom lasts only for one day...
Today is the only "bloom" I'm given.
I will NOT let today's excuses become tomorrow's regrets!
Manage Your Mind
If you’re serious about defeating temptation you must manage your mind.
(David Chrzan on Twitter)
"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure and lovely, and admirable. think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me--everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you."
(Apostle Paul, Philippians 4:8-9)
Walk More
Walking was part of our day yesterday....
Around,
past,
and through an older neighbrohood's House and Garden Walk.
I just read this quote with no credit given:
"The sedentary lifestyle is the smoking of our generation"
It is SO easy for me to drift into a sedentary lifestyle.
I need to keep pushing myself to be more active.
Anyone else?
His Part/My Part
6/10/2013
Patience is key to acheiving our goals. It involves the act of placing our concern in the hands of our Lord, and leaving it there.
Patience is key to acheiving our goals. It involves the act of placing our concern in the hands of our Lord, and leaving it there.
Just as it appeared in Motivation to Live Well in my sidebar today...spelling error and all. It has particular significance to me this evening. My retreat time last week was an experience in "placing (my) concern in the hands of the Lord, and leaving it there".
Both the scale and blood pressure cuff testify to the faithfulness of God. I have placed my concerns about weight and general health in His hands while I do my part to eat and act in a healthy way.
Worth a Few Pounds
My recent time spent at the Abbey of Gethsemani
were worth a few pounds!
(Giving them up, that is.)
(Giving them up, that is.)
Hiking, simple meals and drinking lots of water
played a role in helping me drop a few (pounds).
I returned home rested and feeling quite healthy!
Friday Evening Reflections
shaking off sluggishness & complacency
living with awareness of health and wholeness
maximizing the "now" with enthusiasm and attention
thanking my Creator, the Giver and Sustainer of life
"pressing on" (Philippians 3:14)
139#
"Post your goals where you’ll see them often,
along with notes of inspiration. Reminders are a good thing."
(from today's Motivation to Live Well in my sidebar)
Duh!
That's just about the only reason I continue this blog!
It's not so much for you (if there even ARE any "yous" out there)
as it is for me.
Goal: 139#
Note of Inspiration: 139#
Reminder: 139#
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