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:
Onward.
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
Onward.
