A few weeks ago as I was driving to work, I was unable to focus. My thoughts were scattered, I couldn't focus on a prayer or calm. I'd been reading a book "Inheritance" by Christopher Paolini, in it he described viewing oneself as a calm body of water with everything around you reflected in the water. I even tried that. I just couldn't calm myself. I finally said a quick prayer for help.
Not long after, I saw a Montana license plate that said "Be stil" it was as if Heavenly Father was talking directly to me. I felt the calm settle around me, and became "still."
I'm so grateful for answered prayers, for the simple ways He lets me know He is listening.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Test Drive Day 7
I am at the end of 7 days raw food. I have not exercised. I feel great! My mind is clear, I have some energy, I would have more if I were to get to bed at a decent hour. My yeast infection seems to be clearing up and my cold certainly has cleared up long before it got bad, just with all the raw fruits and veggies. I have lost 9.8 pounds this week.
Moving forward. I think I would like to continue to have smoothies for breakfast and raw for lunch, something healthy for dinner.
It would be good to focus more on the other pillars too. The exercise, de-cluttering, self care, and attitude (self talk).
Moving forward. I think I would like to continue to have smoothies for breakfast and raw for lunch, something healthy for dinner.
It would be good to focus more on the other pillars too. The exercise, de-cluttering, self care, and attitude (self talk).
Day 4
I'm struggling.
When I think about it and am aware of my body, I feel good. I feel alert. But I want to eat so many things that are not raw. I did great at work today, a smoothie for breakfast and a salad for lunch and leftover salad as a snack on the way to PT, but as soon as I walked in the house, I've been tempted to eat everything in sight. Instead I've had a few raspberries with Miss K. but didn't eat dinner at all. Starving, but it's late now. should I eat anyway or just skip it all together?
I went to be last night after a day of holding out against cravings, feeling sick to my stomach. I felt great when I woke this morning.
With the fact that I feel good, I'm sure this is a good thing,. I just don't know how to get past these emotional cravings for other foods.
No exercise today.... maybe that would help.
Decided to eat some raw almonds I found in the freezer. It sure feels good to have something to chew on!
When I think about it and am aware of my body, I feel good. I feel alert. But I want to eat so many things that are not raw. I did great at work today, a smoothie for breakfast and a salad for lunch and leftover salad as a snack on the way to PT, but as soon as I walked in the house, I've been tempted to eat everything in sight. Instead I've had a few raspberries with Miss K. but didn't eat dinner at all. Starving, but it's late now. should I eat anyway or just skip it all together?
I went to be last night after a day of holding out against cravings, feeling sick to my stomach. I felt great when I woke this morning.
With the fact that I feel good, I'm sure this is a good thing,. I just don't know how to get past these emotional cravings for other foods.
No exercise today.... maybe that would help.
Decided to eat some raw almonds I found in the freezer. It sure feels good to have something to chew on!
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Test Drive Day 2
15 min Pilates
Green Triple Fruit Smoothie
12 min Nia
4 bites of Tomato Celery soup---NASTY!
grapes, raspberries, sample of green smoothie and green ice cream(blendtec) at Costco.
In thinking about it today. I wanted to specify that my hope is to lose some weight this week, as well as learning to eat a healthier diet of fruits and veggies. My weight on Wednesday Nov, 7 was 222.2. I will weigh in again on the 14th, a day before this finishes.
Banana Milkshake for dinner. Maybe let the frozen bananas be more frozen AND take them out of the skin before freezing!
I did better today, but I'm finding that all the commercials for food are starting to get to me. They say the first few days are the hardest. I know they say the body will start to react a bit on day 3 so let's see what tomorrow brings. :)
Green Triple Fruit Smoothie
12 min Nia
4 bites of Tomato Celery soup---NASTY!
grapes, raspberries, sample of green smoothie and green ice cream(blendtec) at Costco.
In thinking about it today. I wanted to specify that my hope is to lose some weight this week, as well as learning to eat a healthier diet of fruits and veggies. My weight on Wednesday Nov, 7 was 222.2. I will weigh in again on the 14th, a day before this finishes.
Banana Milkshake for dinner. Maybe let the frozen bananas be more frozen AND take them out of the skin before freezing!
I did better today, but I'm finding that all the commercials for food are starting to get to me. They say the first few days are the hardest. I know they say the body will start to react a bit on day 3 so let's see what tomorrow brings. :)
Friday, November 9, 2012
7-Day Test Drive
So I've started a 7 day raw food cleanse. Body Enlightenment
I'm supposed to journal before I start, but this is the end of Day 1 and I figure I'd better get some journaling done before I move to day 2. I was supposed to start yesterday, but with being on call and getting hammered, I was not as prepared as I would have liked, I didn't get all the materials read, no shopping done either. I stayed up last night and did the reading. Today started with a smoothie, come mid afternoon, I was famished with nothing raw in the house. Dave bought some stuff for black bean salad so when we did go out for supplies we weren't shopping hungry. I have chosen to follow the raw menu plan as the recipes look easier.
My desire for this week is to feel better, by eating better. I know that isn't a quantifiable goal. After the 3 day cleanse a few weeks ago, I realized a smoothie would sustain me and I became aware of hunger and eating for hunger. ( I still ate emotionally and conveniently but was aware of my body's signals.) So for this one, I anticipate learning more recipes for smoothies instead of the same few variations that I make, I expect I will have to force myself to do the exercise portion, much more than the food choices. I re-read some of the workbooks tonight and get to allow myself to adapt to raw foods by eating more often if necessary. That was a relief! Maybe I should read it all again, when I am awake and alert.
Tomorrow is a whole new day. Hopefully it will go better.
Today, one green smoothie and a bowl of black bean salad.... not enough. No exercise.
10:00 pm Tired and heading to bed.
I'm supposed to journal before I start, but this is the end of Day 1 and I figure I'd better get some journaling done before I move to day 2. I was supposed to start yesterday, but with being on call and getting hammered, I was not as prepared as I would have liked, I didn't get all the materials read, no shopping done either. I stayed up last night and did the reading. Today started with a smoothie, come mid afternoon, I was famished with nothing raw in the house. Dave bought some stuff for black bean salad so when we did go out for supplies we weren't shopping hungry. I have chosen to follow the raw menu plan as the recipes look easier.
My desire for this week is to feel better, by eating better. I know that isn't a quantifiable goal. After the 3 day cleanse a few weeks ago, I realized a smoothie would sustain me and I became aware of hunger and eating for hunger. ( I still ate emotionally and conveniently but was aware of my body's signals.) So for this one, I anticipate learning more recipes for smoothies instead of the same few variations that I make, I expect I will have to force myself to do the exercise portion, much more than the food choices. I re-read some of the workbooks tonight and get to allow myself to adapt to raw foods by eating more often if necessary. That was a relief! Maybe I should read it all again, when I am awake and alert.
Tomorrow is a whole new day. Hopefully it will go better.
Today, one green smoothie and a bowl of black bean salad.... not enough. No exercise.
10:00 pm Tired and heading to bed.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Lately I have found three different blogs that are making an impact in the world, not just with friends but extending out into the world. They have got me thinking.... One is the story of a couple who lost their daughter tragically at 18 months old, through their story they have brought many to the gospel, one is a single father and his views on parenthood, and the other is a man that struggles with temptations of same sex attraction. His perspective on the gospel and facing our challenges is so inspiring, we all have temptations and difficulties, how we face them makes us.
All of these blogs have touched my heart. I don't presume to make a difference in the world, but if I don't share who I am, I can't make a difference for even one. I have always been a very private person, sharing opens me up for ridicule, teasing, etc. I have learned in the last month, that letting people know I am struggling with something opens the space for others who have suffered the same challenge to come forward and support me, I am not alone.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Photo Journal Challenge
When I come here, I think this blog looks very sad with only one little posting. But it truely is just to keep an easy access for all the blogs I love to follow. I have started a photo journal of sorts. A challenge to take a photo every day and journal about it. I have missed a few days and now that I am a couple of months in I find it kind of hard somedays to think of something new and interesting to shoot. I may have to give myself a special assignment. If you are interested, here is the link: http://hisprettylady.smugmug.com/gallery/7614073_NAnUt/1/541104070_txCwe
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