Present

Being present without attachments.  How is that possible when we form ideas as we are living each moment? Practice. Everything is possible with practice.

I've been practicing meditation continuously since I've been off social media. I've been living each day with intention of creating happiness in each moment. This includes happiness for others.

What has transpired is magical. I'm in good spirits and this last week was the first week in a long time that I made it through the week with no sick days. Soon I will be saying, what vertigo?

I'm present to feeling good, being healthy and creating joy. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your moments.

Namaste.

Sweet Saturday

Exercise

I started my morning with a lazy step. I pushed myself to workout and completed #theworkout in great spirits. Like always, once I am done with the sucker I'm happy. I worked on my arms, legs, and abs. The coach was focused and so were we.

Weight Watchers

I went to my first weight watchers meeting in months. I was hesitant because the gain I claimed and owned on social media wasn't on record with weight watchers. Yes, it is recorded in pics, on the diet bet, in social media but something about weight watchers makes it, oh so "official".

Mindset

My immediate stories and "sadness" kicked in but the topic for the meeting was on point. It was about Vision. Then I thought about all the people who encourage me through this journey. The details I share with readers and my ultimate mission. There is no time for a pity party here. Just keep going I say.

Breakfast

After the meeting I made sure to keep my mind positive and not give in to cravings of hash browns, ham steaks and pancakes. I was already going to work so I figured I'll get my veggie omelet with avocado and the beans for the local cafe. It always hits the spot. I also ordered some mangos for this sweet sweet Saturday.

Vision

Keep it clear and sunny because life is beautiful.

Namaste.

Motivational Monday

I am headstrong, stubborn and smart.

Sometimes I don't know when to stop and my stubborn ways get the best of me. Other times I don't give up because I am so stubborn...I just can't. It is probably the reason why my mom always had a hard time with me. She said I was often relentless.  Still am.

You can say being headstrong and stubborn is one in the same. It could be but I view it as my trait to be willing to try... over and over again. I fall. I get up. I have my mind set on something and I will keep going with my eye on the prize.

My intelligence will sometimes get the best of me. Especially when I over think, over analyze and just stop. But it has also saved me by blocking certain memories and surviving different stages of my life. It allows me to follow my own pace and I'm in what I call my perfect place. I  always land on my feet because of some final smart move I made. I am grateful.

So why do I make these statements on a motivational Monday entry? --- well to invite you to do the same. Reflect on who you are and how far you have come. Not to stay stuck in the past but to see how far  you have come. No matter where you are in your life thank yourself for  getting you there. Give yourself some self-love and then create something new just for you.

Here's to being the best you. Namaste.

Training Thursday

My March stats are here. I did not hit my 2 hours a day mark. My average was 1.30 a day. I did well. After the Tough Mudder I know I just have one major goal. Train hard for life. This is no longer about training for the next event. Simply because life is the event. I feel better when I am active and I exercise. I love the thrill of trying something new and exploring. So I keep going strong. 

So I invite you to start tracking you activity on Edmondo and start sharing your stats too!
Here's to having fun with activity...for the love of life!

I'm here. I'm strong. I'm pushing.

I've been working hard and writing less. I've also started to look at areas where I can make improvements and changes. I still have bad days and good days. But now I work out on the hard days too and I keep my eye on the prize. 

Trusting the process was important this month since I was disappointed in last months results. So here are the stats:

Heaviest: 318

Weight on 6/26: 269.2

Weight on 10/01: 250.6

Fat percentage on 07/01: 46%

Fat percentage on 10/04: 22.3%

Goal: 17.2%

I am so happy I kept going and I'm feeling great about my results. It reminds me to stay committed even when I'm not motivated. Keep moving and keep pushing. 

Reality hit.

If I stopped bogging it is because I became overwhelmed with the amount of  posts and sharing. Not like, good or bad, right or wrong. It was more about I'm doing to much and I need to reset. Especially since my goal benchmark is coming up. I will share my stats next week when it's fat percentage time. Oh-oh. 

There are a few visible differences in the pic and its been 6 weeks. 

To positive outcomes.