Body For Life

I've made small progress with the goal I set on my birthday. I've lost a few pounds, but it's been almost two months ... I could have done more with this time.

So, I'm reading Body for Life. He's challenging me, and I want to say yes. Yes to living, yes to health, and yes to feeling good about myselff again. One mother's testimonial said she felt that because she felt better about herself after getting healthy, her kids felt better about themselve too. I don't want to pass on a legacy of self-doubt and insecurity. By the time Chiara has memories, I need them to be filled with a healthy mommy.

Yes. My answer is yes.

Here are his questions and my answers:

Have you made the decision to change? Yes.

What are your reasons for making the decision to change? My self and my family. I want to have a healthy body and a matching spirit. I want Eldon to have a beautiful wife. I want Chiara (and future children) to have a confident mommy. It's not as much about looking beautiful, as it is about carving out a beautiful, disciplined character. That will be so attractive to Eldon. It will make such a positive difference to me in all aspects of my life - especially spiritual and mental. I'll be able to trust myself again. That's what I want.

What are the five most important, specific accomplishments you need to make within the next 12 weeks, for you to be pleased with the progress of your body and life?

1. I need to be able to say I gave it 100% every day of every week - 12 times.
2. I need to lose 20 pounds of fat.
3. I need to run two miles without stopping.
4. I need to fit into smaller clothing.
5. I need to be proud of myself.

What three patterns of action might prevent you from reaching your goals?

1. I will stop blaming my job for my failures.
2. I will stop eating foods that are bad for me.
3. I will stop staying indoors all day.

Which three new patterns do you need to establish to reach your goals?

1. I will start going to the gym Monday through Saturday.
2. I will take Chiara outside when weather is good.
3. I will keep good, healthy foods on hand.