Sunday, May 13, 2012

Post Birthday, Congratulations & Lifestyle Challenge Update I

So I have been meaning to make this post before my birthday came, but I didn't get around to it.

Lifestyle Challenge Update

2 weeks later...

I have been trying to maintain my exercise routine.
For the first 2 weeks that just went, it involved walking, planking and doing some squats and pushups. I'm hoping to make this more streamlined and be more disciplined.

Walking

So walking is a habit I've been maintaining for awhile now, so that wasn't difficult for me. I walk for at least an hour each day, and I walk for 2 days out of the week.  I'm looking to now push myself to power walk/ do some kind of intermediary cardio walking. We will see.

Planking

Planking was hard as ever! Seriously. When I first started my entire body was shaking at like 20s, LOL! But I must say doing it for 2 weeks (not every day, haphazard) I am now maintaining 1m each plank, and I try to do 2-3 sets of planking. AWESOME!  You can YouTube videos on planking if you aren't sure what this is.

Squats

So for squats, I do 25, to be honest I'm not sure if I have been doing these right, they don't hurt, and I don't think I have strong legs like that.

Breathing & Prayer

I have been trying to manage my fear and worrying! I have been using breath and prayer to help me with this.  My Lifestyle Challenge includes all areas of self. So my attitude and how I view and feel about myself is all a part of that.  I am encouraging you to join me on my #NoComplaintThursday! This is one day out of the week I try not to get frustrated, or complain (think / word /act), instead I focus on gratitude. You can join me on twitter as I mark the day, hoping to make this a daily habit, not just a specific day. Let's see how this goes. I must add that I find that the devil tries extra hard to get me to complain, so beware of the obstacle this may be!

Devotions

I started this year on a really good foot.  Been spending time with a devotional I had bought called "After God's Heart" by Mryna Alexander. I also joined gotandem, a customizable experience. They do emails, phone calls, text messages. I recommend not skipping the survey, do it and be honest.  They can help.

Eating

So, I haven't been doing as well as I would like in this area, but I realize I need to plan and prepare, so I will be working out a meal plan to help me on this journey, I will share this with you once I have worked it out. Trying to eat on time, small portions, healthy, natural foods. In the mean time, I will be ensuring to maintain my food portions, eat as natural as possible and drink plenty of water.

 Congratulations Kelly

Before I get into my birthday update I have to, have to, give a shout out to my dear friend Rasheen 'Kelly' Roper. Who was crowned Miss Kingston & St. Andrew Festival Queen. Girl, I am soooo proud of you! You were awesome. And I am looking forward to the Grand Finale, Have every confidence you  will win. You can see pictures from the show over here at my friend Marcus' blog.


POST BIRTHDAY UPDATE

My birthday was this week! OMG! I took the day from work, thanks to a friend who recommended I do. She was like, it doesn't matter if you don't have any money, stay home! What's the point if you come here and someone pisses you off? That wouldn't be cool.  I took her advice. I must say, even though I was broke! No set plans! I was really looking forward to the day. And just knowing I had this one day, I was able to dream about doing anything I wanted. So this is how it turned out.
  • Slept late.
  • Made french toast for breakfast. Yum!
  • Had Breakfast with my lovely Aunt.
  • Was taken to the beach and zoo with my Bestie! Totally awesome!
  • Had a lovely dinner with my Mom, Her Beau and my Lovely Sis! This was a lovely surprise.
  • Came home and slept with a smile.

The love is appreciated. I know I am loved. Not just by others, but I love me too. And this feeling is good. I have some work to complete on me, another journey to start but I'm looking forward to it, All that God has in store.

Every moment will last forever. I loved every bit of it. God is sooo good to me. I am very proud of myself, where I was just 2 years ago and where I am now. There are some remnants of unresolved issues, and new issues to deal with, but I am so grateful God has taken me this far. I am highly-favoured and I know it! 

I would recommend everyone to take the day off for your birthday! Do nothing / Do everything you want to do, whatever it is you decide, but do something you love, spend it with someone or people you love.

P.S. More updates coming soon. and pictures.

Originally Published in 2012