Lessons

Toxic Wasteland be gone. That was how I felt on Monday morning.  The tolls of endless chocolate eating, fast foods, sushi, work dinners, champage, christmas parties... had taken over my body.  Now a few years ago, that was how I woke up every day. Add some cigarette smoking to that, and no wonder I was huge.  Over the past 12 months I have learnt more about the inside of my body then ever before.  AND yes I know, for some they can do all of the above and feel like the top of the world, but for me ...... it doesn't & the trick is I never knew the difference


In this blog I want to talk about one of the big lessons for me in 2012.  These lessons / turning points for me aren't found in a gym, in a pool, or even in a book. For me its HOW I FEEL! Yes folks.  How I FEEL. 

This week since Toxic Monday: I have refocused on how and why I can keep going.
Step 1: THE SWIM - I had to not let Toxic Monday win - So I swam.
Step 2: THE WATER - Drinking 2L a day plus.
Step 3: THE NUTRITION - Not succumbing to quick takeaways - instead investing in some cheap vegies at the local fruit barn, and some good quality protein -filling up on that instead of the chocolate, and coffee, and sushi stopovers.
Step 4: THE MINDSET - Reflecting on when I was in the groove, what I was doing, how I was feeling.  How I approached and overcome the temptations & hits.
Step 5: THE VITAMINS n MINERALS - If you saw what I take in supplements you would probbaly have a fit.  The kids do.... but I believe its helping. Spirulina, Flaxseed Oil, Probiotic, Ginseng Relief, and a little magnesium for muscle spasms.
Step 6: THE TRAINER - My PT is my mirror. He knows my thoughts.  His confidence in my ability to achieve my goals, helps me remain on the path, or even get back on the path when I deviate.

Combine with 90% clean eating, and Day 4 I feel alive again. 

TO be strong, I have to BE Strong.  Honestly with myself, and a clean out of the TOXIC elements in my circle.  In my work I talk to my kids about CHOICES.  Choose which behaviour is appropriate, and in my adult life its exactly the same.  Every minute is a choice...... I can choose to drive this journey on the highway, or via the backway. And we all know.... THe backway will take longer.


(These are my thoughts and opinions - everyone is an individual. I blog because it gives me a chance to sit and reflect through my words.  This is what works for me, how often do you share your thoughts on paper, or through writing? And if you did what would your story be TRUTH or FICTION?)