I hope everyone is doing well! I have a terrible headache (I am sure from the lack of caffeine), but I am managing.
I FINALLY did my grocery shopping today. What an experience it was going through the store looking for "new" items (in my mind) with my 2 year old in tow! Tomorrow I have a meeting (atnear a Trader Joe's so I am going to stop in there to get a few more items.
We had a wonderful family dinner tonight! It is a rare occasion where all 4 us can sit down at the same time! Plus, we all ate the same dinner! That is rare in of itself because my 5 year old is by far the pickiest eater I know so when my husband does not get home for "dinner" time I just make the kids what I know they will eat.
So, I set some goals for the end of the 5 weeks. I wrote them in my journal last night along with some other thoughts. One of my goals is to limit myself to 1 caffeinated beverage a day. Along with the goal stated in my earlier post to cook dinners 5 times a week at home. I have 3 other goals and I am sure there will be more as I proceed through this challenge.
We had a family media detox tonight. We had a really nice time all together. Although, as soon as I finish here I have to watch the Biggest Loser.........as much as I know we are not suppose to be watching it is one of my favorite shows! This time I will not be eating my bowl of ice cream with a slice of cake, though!
Many of my co-workers and friends have joined in on the challenge - I am wondering if we should have a special bathroom at school for the next three days?!??!
I sincerely hope that each of you stick with it and push through these next four days - WE CAN DO IT!!!!! When I was talking to my cousin, Peter the other day, via facebook, I talked to him about how nervous I was and this was his response:
"You need to focus on the thrill of it, the benefit it will have in your life, the confidence you have in yourself to see it through, even though you know it will be a challenge at times-
You need to WELCOME it
Embrace it
Let it be GOOD that you're a little nervous"
You need to WELCOME it
Embrace it
Let it be GOOD that you're a little nervous"
Happy Cleansing!
Maria
P.S.
I saw on some of the comments that another woman has joined in the blogging - if you want to read her blog it is: http://mrsschrage.wordpress.com/
Also, there is a Body and Soul Challenge Group on the LiveStrong website. Here is the link for that: http://www.livestrong.com/groups/group/body-and-soul-challenge
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2 comments:
Sounds like some good progress, Maria! I also have a headache and I am going to stick with two cups of coffee this week and try to go to one next week. I have all my supplies and I am ready to detox! I need to print out the goal sheet and write my long term goals. They will be to have a cup of green tea every day, exercise for 30 minutes five days a week and do my yoga routine five days a week.
It will be interesting to see if you can get your picky eater to try any new foods.
Hi Maria,
Great start! Unfortunately, headaches often accompany detoxing. To take the edge off, try sipping a cup of green tea. Then you can see how it goes from there. I love what your cousin, Peter, said. You can definitely do this! Remember, you are starting a healthier way of living for you and your family (with time, they will undoubtedly pick up some of your new good habits). Focus on the positive changes you've already made. --Donna, articles editor, Body+Soul
btw: I, too, love "The Biggest Loser." It's such an inspirational show.
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