I think it is important that we focus on how powerful our minds are in this whole process of getting fit. You're person will transform when you're willing to transform your mind. The body is the action component of the mind. What is experienced in the body is determined in the mind because the mind doesn't have the ability to act, it sends messages to the body demanding action. The body, in turn, plays out the thought.

"The mind is capable of anything-because everything is in it, all the past, as well as all the future." Joseph Conrad

Homework:

• Start noticing your self-talk. What are you saying to yourself. Start being aware. If your dialogue is negative, replace it with positive affirmations .

Week Eleven, at it again!

Weekly Goals:

1. Drink more water. At least 24 ounces more than I have been---per day.
2. Exercise twice. Starting slow.
3. Start my fast on Saturday night,after dinner.

Here we go again.....!

Still Here.....

Still here and still working on it. Just been lazy at blogging-----

Well, I am still working at losing weight. I've been trying to exercise and eat well but I need to get back to doing weekly goals. I will start again on Monday. I REALLY want this and can still use all the help I can get.

Over the Christmas Break I wasn't the "best" at eating well. I didn't exercise on a regular basis either, but, was constantly going. Also, on our cruise, I had a tooth infection---which REALLY sucked----but it really stopped me from gorging myself with food. Bottom line: I haven't gain any more weight but I am right where I was before Christmas. I lost a month but I'm not sad about it. I had a great time with my family and friends and now it's just time to get back to work.

Jenny. . .Where are you?!!

cherise your body

The first of the year is always the time for a clean slate and renewed determination to meet goals. My husband sent me this quote that reminded me that even spiritual blessings can come from keeping your body healthy.

"I remember a blessing I received when I was serving in the military. It included counsel that's good for every young person:

You have been given a body of such physical proportions and fitness as to enable your spirit to function through it...You should cherish this as a great heritage. Guard it and protect it. Take nothing into it that shall harm the organs thereof because it is sacred. It is the instrument of your mind and the foundation of your character.

That counsel had great influence on me." - Boyd Packer.

Best wishes to every one with making and keeping your goals this year. Happy New Year!