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Labor Day 2010, I committed myself to getting healthy and in better shape. It didn't happen. Now it is 2011 and I am going for it again.
This will be a difficult journey because I am a certified foodie.
I love food,
love to cook it,
love to eat it,
love to feed it to others...and I am a good cook.
However, I have to get control of my weight and by association, my life :D Easy right?
Better to light a small candle than curse the darkness.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Thought: Mindfulness doesn't mean thinking about my weight all the time.

Weight: 271.2 -2
I feel: optimistic...and a little sore

Mindfulness is a form of focus. When you are mindful, you are in the moment. You are aware.
I am trying to incorporate this trait into my everyday life. You see, this journey isn't only about my eating habits or that I don't exercise. I am looking at changing my lifestlye and way of handling my day to day life. The more I am mindful about all the things I have going on, the more control I feel.  I am starting small, with the physical, and am hoping that branches out into more. Journaling helps as it gets me into the self analysis mode.
Today I tried to be mindful of my breathing and my walking/posture when walking. I also paid close attention to how I moved and breathed during my workout today. I tried to listen to my body as iI moved around. I have bad knees and my hips hurt sometimes too as I am dancing around...but I am able to battle through. I was mindful and focused on the steps, where my feet were supposed to go. I felt the sweat dripping down my face, neck and body. I felt my muscles tighten and stretch. I am not in pain...I am just moving parts that need some oil.

I am pleased with myself today. I continue to get supportive notes from my friends, some of whom have decided to start blogs of their own. I am happy that I have kept up with the workouts.
Good notes:
  • I drank a 32 oz bottle of H2O and half of another today. I also stopped drinking sodas.
  • Tankgirl and I met with the advisor for a PhD program we are looking into. I felt...serious, adult, smart and a little intimidated...not by the people...but by the thought of the immanence and size of this monster.
  • I am starting to pay attention to labels
Overall I am feeling good. I am happy too.
Onward.

3 comments:

  1. We had a "Biggest Loser" type contest at work and for 2 months I semi-tried to lose weight. Not even the spectacle of $125 worked on me!! BUT, I was able to see at our weekly weigh-ins how my weight fluctuates week to week based on what I eat and drink. I didn't win the contest but I learned "how" I lose weight and what I have to do, which of course was no mystery: cut sodas and eat smaller portions!
    Glad to read about your progress!

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  2. I am very familiar with the concept of mindfulness, just not very good at practicing it on a daily basis. I'm trying though, because it does help in many dimensions of my life.

    I think it is wonderful that you are considering a PhD program, but I have to admit my other thought is "better you than me". haha! I would consider a 2nd masters degree but have no desire for a doctoral degree. I'll be a higher ed peon for the rest of my life.

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  3. i want to be faculty...and do research...and write...i just don't want to work that hard...
    LOL
    but...to do what i want to do, i need a phd...

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