Yesterday I grabbed for a cold piece of chicken in the refrigerator instead of Ice Cream!!  The day was off to a good start and then it was time for exercise after dinner.  I was tired, muscles sore – so I reached for a can of frosting – once scoop, two scoops….then I came here to the blog and read my own words – words of “I have had enough†…and I hesitantly put on my running shoes. At the beach, winds were 20mph and the rain was ripping sideways into my eyes…it was almost dark and I could not really see very well – I kept going though – determined to make it to the pier which was the 7 mile trip –home and back. I started counting – running 100 steps, walking 100 steps, running 100 steps, walking 100 steps. And on and on..when I got to my ½ way point – where I lay down on a cement foot wall to do 200 sit-ups – tears came to my eyes (through the rain, yes) – I had this sense of “the ROCKY dance†in my blood – I thought to myself – I am going to rid this 20-30 pounds- no one else was going to do it for me – and I tried everything else dozens of times. THIS time I am taking it to the end! When I arrived back home – Mike said – I am proud of you —and believe or not – Out of my mouth, I said in a NOT VERY MINDFUL VOICE “I don’t know if it is worth itâ€Â What? Where was that kind of talk going to get me???
Mindful Voice – EVERY step I take, every healthy fresh vegetable I put in my mouth, every protein shake, every sit-up is WORTH feeling great every day for the rest of my life. I am worth it – I am important. I am vibrant and energetic!
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