lorelei729’s BodyBlog

Yesterday, as soon as I got the chance I went out and picked up a copy of the book that goes with the body for life challenge.  I didn’t have a ton of time to read (I worked 3p-11p last night.) but I got through the first 29 pages and I’m already glad that I got the book.  The following are the questions that the book prompts you to answer and my answers:

Have I made the decision to change? Yes.

When I look at myself, do I honestly like what I see?  Well, mostly no.  I think for being 140 lbs I look okay, and I’ve always had a cute face.  But I know that I have the potential for SO much more.

How do I feel deep down inside? The first word I though of for this is READY.  I am ready for the change, ready to find my potential, ready to make any needed sacrifice, ready to be confident.

How do I really feel about myself? My word here is "disappointed".  I may not have had a choice of how my parents chose to raise me (with snacks readily available, little exercise and huge portions) but I have the choice now to live healthy and be strong.

Am I confident, energetic and strong? Confident? Far from it.  Energetic? Typically. Strong? Nope. I’ve never been truly strong and I lost a lot of strength when I got depressed and stopped working out last year..

Do I often wonder if I’m on the right track? Constantly.  I still don’t know where God is leading me, but I know that this challenge is a step in the right direction.

What are the pros and cons of continuing in the direction I’m currently going?  Is this a trick question?  This question is in here for all the people who don’t see the negative impact of thier habits and lifestyle.  If I continue the way I’m going (or have been going prior to just recently) I’ll be a diabetic like my dad, have heart disease and alzheimers like my grandparents and be obese like almost all the of the older generation on both sides of my family.

Would I like to create a brighter future? Absolutely.

So what is my reason?  I have been selling myself short in all aspects of life.  And I need to break free from the generational issues of my family. (A.K.A. Gluttony, let me be your footstool and not dealing well with anger.)

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

1) First and foremost, I want to complete the challenge to the absolute best of my ability and transform my body. 

2) I want to be more indepedent and be a leader not a foot stool.

3) I want to feel confident enough to be myself wherever I am.

4) I want to get my snacking under control.

5) And I want to make healthy living a way of life.

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