It's funny how some things just stick with you. An Attitude of Gratitude is a talk given in April 1992 by Thomas S. Monson. If you would have asked me I would have said this talk was given a few years ago but I never could have imagined it was over 23 years ago.
I have struggled for years now gaining weight like some people change clothes. As I look at why I have gained weight there are some of things that stand out.
1) I have stopped writing down what I eat.
2) I have stopped checking in with my Lifestyles consultant.
3) I have stopped writing 5 things I am grateful for everyday.
Don't these look simple. I have tested and tried them. They work, if I do these things I will lose weight. Mostly because of the consquences of these actions. Let me try to explain.
By writing down what I eat I am aware of what is going in my mouth therefore and henceforth I eat better. I suddenly realize that wow it's been days since I have eaten a vegetable that might be a good idea....
If have an appointment this week with a Lifestyle consultant I feel accountable to talk about my life and what have I done to improve my lifestyle this week. Have I got enough sleep? Have I exercised my body? Have I been true to myself? Have I lived a little more purposefully? How have I coped with stress this week?
Writing down 5 things I am grateful for everyday changes me. I begin to unconsciously look for things that I can write down. I become focused on what I have instead of what I don't. I realize all that God has given me. I feel surrounded by blessings. It reminds me of the scripture in Zechariah 5:5 "Then the angel that talked with me went forth and said unto me, Lift up thine eyes, and see what is this that goeth forth." I know the truth of the scripture in D&C 78:19 "And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be be glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more."
It continues to fascinate me that I know exactly how to lose weight I have done it before and I could do it again.......and yet......I continue to not do it. Why? why oh why? That is a post for a different day.
But for now I am grateful for....
1) a lake without a ripple.
2) horses outside my window
3) an ability to listen to prophets past
4) for flannel pyjama pants
5) my ability to go for a walk.
xoxo
Barb
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Running in the Rain?????
3 Miles down......
There is something to be said about choices. Making a choice to run in the rain may be viewed as fanatic or extreme. But for me today it is just about gettin it done. Now with that said did I really make a choice to run in the rain today? You tell me......
Jan 2015
*Jesse switches careers instead of going crazy or getting divorced I choose to sign up for my second Marathon.
Feb 2015
*Contiuning pre race training (trying to be able to run for 3 miles straight) still choosing to run a marathon and to be married.
March 2015
*Extreme stress with one of my jobs really takes a toll on training. Still have time to recover from loss of training.
April 2015
*Same amount of Stress from the same job, a couple of incrediable road trips with fabulous people. Almost zero training. Still married.
May 2015
*Turn 40 years old, have a heart to heart with Jesse about what needs to happen with the training for the marathon.
This morning 6am
Jesse, "Honey it's time to get up and go for a run, I'll be waiting for you downstairs"
Me "Oh okay thanks" I walk around my room trying to find something to wear on a run and go down stairs.
Me, sitting on the sofa putting shoes on and finally looking outside, "Is it raining?"
Jesse, arms folded coat and shoes on looking at me "You gotta do what you gotta do!"
Me......."Oh okay"
Jesse dropping me off in the middle of highway so I don't have to run into the rain. "Good luck"
Me "Thanks?"
I would like to take some time to thank my cheering section durning my run today;
The meadow lark who was at 1.5 miles in and sang me through a tough hill.
The three cars that moved over on the highway trying not to spray me with extra water.
All the worms whose lives I saved today. You made it a little fun to throw off my pace while trying to save your lives.
The two groups of horses who come and line up on the fences and stare at me in silent reverie.
The one neighbour who honked and waved.
Eddie Rabbit's lyrics to "I love a rainy night"
2Nephi 31:20 "Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting up the word of Christ and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.
And last but not least Jesse, you are the hero of the day.
xoxoxo
Barb
There is something to be said about choices. Making a choice to run in the rain may be viewed as fanatic or extreme. But for me today it is just about gettin it done. Now with that said did I really make a choice to run in the rain today? You tell me......
Jan 2015
*Jesse switches careers instead of going crazy or getting divorced I choose to sign up for my second Marathon.
Feb 2015
*Contiuning pre race training (trying to be able to run for 3 miles straight) still choosing to run a marathon and to be married.
March 2015
*Extreme stress with one of my jobs really takes a toll on training. Still have time to recover from loss of training.
April 2015
*Same amount of Stress from the same job, a couple of incrediable road trips with fabulous people. Almost zero training. Still married.
May 2015
*Turn 40 years old, have a heart to heart with Jesse about what needs to happen with the training for the marathon.
This morning 6am
Jesse, "Honey it's time to get up and go for a run, I'll be waiting for you downstairs"
Me "Oh okay thanks" I walk around my room trying to find something to wear on a run and go down stairs.
Me, sitting on the sofa putting shoes on and finally looking outside, "Is it raining?"
Jesse, arms folded coat and shoes on looking at me "You gotta do what you gotta do!"
Me......."Oh okay"
Jesse dropping me off in the middle of highway so I don't have to run into the rain. "Good luck"
Me "Thanks?"
I would like to take some time to thank my cheering section durning my run today;
The meadow lark who was at 1.5 miles in and sang me through a tough hill.
The three cars that moved over on the highway trying not to spray me with extra water.
All the worms whose lives I saved today. You made it a little fun to throw off my pace while trying to save your lives.
The two groups of horses who come and line up on the fences and stare at me in silent reverie.
The one neighbour who honked and waved.
Eddie Rabbit's lyrics to "I love a rainy night"
2Nephi 31:20 "Wherefore, ye must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting up the word of Christ and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.
And last but not least Jesse, you are the hero of the day.
xoxoxo
Barb
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