Not forgotten.

   
“Nature does not hurry,
yet everything is accomplished.”

I don't know what it is but for the last couple months I have not been trying as hard to get to my goals.  I've been sadly doing everything to sabotage everything that I've accomplished so far.  I passed the 134 pound mark sometime in late June - now it's November and I am back at 143 pounds.  Tell me why such things happen.  I don't understand.  Yet, I know things have to change. Again. 

I am gonna start over from the beginning.  I joined the running room half marathon training.  I fell down pretty hard on my knees yesterday - had the whole ordeal: blood and swelling, the whole bit.  I want to keep running - it drives me to get stronger.  

Today I don't feel strong. I feel weak in mind and spirit and especially body.  I don't understand where I went wrong - but I know I have to change this mentality that I am keep succumbing to first.  I have a goal - I've had this goal for way longer than I meant to.  It's one of the first goals I've had since my childhood. To lose weight and be slim.  I am still working on this goal many many MANY years after.  It's been too many years past that I've held onto this dream - I need to make this a reality. 

I am back at square one.  I need to incorporate the following: 

1. Healthy Eating: 

Vegetables, Whole Grains, Fruits and WATER

2. Portions: 

Eat the right portions of food & eat it slowly

3. Movement: 

Resist the modern sedentary lifestyle

4. Mental Health:

Practice gratitude, positive thinking and believe in the good of things

5. Mental Strength: 

Identify opportunities to be strong and resist falling into bad habits

6. Consistency: 

Making an everyday effort and commit to creating a Healthy Lifestyle

7. Preparation: 

Pre-planning your day, co-create your life, or end up somewhere unwanted

8. Education: 

Study best practices, knowledge is power - to drive you when emotions struggle

9. Conscious Living: 

Record your day's meals & act's, understand your behavior & body - meditate!

10. Take care of your external body: 

Hair, SPF, moisturizer, massages, facials, makeup, style, good hygiene, etc. 

Breathe! 

to the stars, 

uma