Today is January 31st. This means I have officially - and may I add, successfully - completed my first month of the "covenants and commitments" I made for the new year.
It has been one weird month. Weird to want a snack and opt for a graham cracker over 3 chocolate chip cookies and a side of M&Ms. Weird to have leftovers for five days because I actually eat only one helping at each meal. Weird to have wheat toast in the morning instead of the traditional white bread. Weird to have only one floofy coffee drink a week instead of four - and for the one to be lowfat and sugar free. Weird to not call it a day until I've exercised and flossed. Weird to be adamant that some portion of my weekend be spent cleaning the house thoroughly.
But it's been one good month, too. Marie was right (ick!). Praying through the armor of God each day DOES impact my attitude in a good way. Reading - and actually studying my faith verse (and surrounding text) each night is teaching me much more than my marathon fly-through of the Bible in a year. It's nice to not have to suck in SO much to zip my jeans. (Still, God bless the person who invented stretch.) Granted the scales only show a lack of five pounds, but this working out thing - it is doing weird and wonderful things that I like. Makes it easier to stomach one serving at a meal and only a graham cracker for a snack.
There's more - but I've rattled on enough. Accountability has been good. It's much easier to remember to order a salad over fries when I know on Sunday I'm going to be asked what kind of choices I made. And it pushes me to actually pick up the phone and call someone when I know she's going to say "Did you make contacts with people as God prompted you to do it?"
What is it they say? Thirty days makes a habit? Well, I don't know I'm to habit stage yet, but at least it's not such a gargantuan effort.
And so far -the elliptical has not ACTUALLY killed me.
5 comments:
Bekah I am soooo proud of you! You are doing great :) Keep up the good work...you are an inspiration to us all!
Natalie
The statistic in many books is that it take 21 days to make a habit, so congrats. You've made it.
Hey Natalie!! Thanks so much! How are you feeling? Any word yet on a location for you? I'm so hoping you're back close!! :)
Chris - I like your book. That means I'm farther into "official habit" status!! :)
I'm proud of you too Bekah, as soon as this baby is born, we need to talk...about exercise, eating right etc. I'm sure I'll need some wisdom and accountability getting back into shape.
Amy - Thanks so much! I really have no idea what I'm doing - except that I'm trying to do one thing at a time better than I used to. But accountability is a huge motivator, so I'm all about joining forces in the effort if you want!!!!
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