TerisJourney

Seventeen days ago I started walking.  I’ve logged 17.95 cumulative miles in just 6.8 hours.  I am proud of myself.  When I joined this community the goal set by my medical staff, was to be active 15 minutes per day, three days per week minimum.  “Piece of cake!” I thought.  It should have been, but six weeks passed and I was still not active.  After a little pep talk, I started walking, not everyday, but usually 4 days per week, and longer than 15 minutes.  The goal has finally been met!  My current goal – my challenge – is to go one mile farther than the previous week.  So far, so good. 

Along with walking, I’ve managed to add 32 ounces of water to most days.  I still have trouble with water intake on the weekends, but I am making progress.   Focusing on the positives here, not dwelling on the negatives. 

Today I started my food journal – AGAIN.  My goal is to journal everything at least 4 days per week… ”I can do this!”  (I wish I felt as confident as those four words sound.) 

I recently came across a thought provoking statement in a book I was reading.  “It takes a process to get a product.”  The example given – a car doesn’t miraculously appear at a dealership.  First it is assembled.  Before it can be assembled, the parts have to be made, and before that occurs, the material for the parts must be mined or made.  Every thing is the result of a process.  Much like the process to make a car, is our journey to a healthier life.  Keep on keepin’ on! 

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross (temptations, laziness, etc) and follow me.”  Mark 8:34 

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”  Matthew 6:21 

What is your treasure?  Is it cake, chips, fried food, etc?  Or is it healthy foods and exercise?