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Shedding the fear of what people think of the flesh. Flesh is temporary. The spirit is FOREVER. This is about RELEASING the weight, emotional and physical! Let's GO!!
Morning Weigh in: 171 lbs. It is my intention to lose 30lbs in this 60 day challenge. I thought first it was too lofty a goal. However, I am one for setting my bar high. Any progress is good, but I am capable. That would put me at 141 lbs by the end of this challenge. YES!!!
This is close to my heart because changing your perception of a situation can completely change that situation. Reprogramming is SO important. One must trust their inner voice, stop allowing others to define beauty, spirituality and self worth for you. Define it for yourself.
8.30.10 Act of Service: Called my mentee Precious, just having a conversation with her inspires me, she receives and so do I. It helps me stay grounded. I remember what it was to be a young woman, trying to figure out my place in the world. I had big sisters, biological and "god-gifted". They kept me strong!!
Ok, last comment for today...I think. Tonight's WORKOUT: Mari Windsors Pilates. Gotta strengthen the core! In addition. Fun workout's at your desk (in the office): Push up's on the edge of the chair 5 reps of 30 (whew) It's a start. No cardio, Mama gotta ease in slow. Sheesh.
.31.10 Act of Service: Went to Subway for lunch, 6 inch Tuna on wheat, no cheese, no mayo. Inside there was a young boy who brought his own cup inside and went to get a drink from the soda machine. The manager gets upset and begins to chastise the boy. The young man begins to cuss all kinds of obscenities, becomes confrontational because his pride is hurt. I become uneasy. I hurried to leave to ensure I am not in the middle of the chaos that is surely going to ensue.
My "other" mind says "Amina, say something to the boy. Help make peace." I say to the manager (an older hispanic male) "He is just thirsty." The man says "This is not a church" I agreed with him. I then turned to speak to the young man (unsure of what his reaction would be to me) "Sweetie, I know you are thirsty. Next time let someone know you have your own cup, but don't have money to pay and would just like a drink." He looked at me and said "yes ma'am" I added "and don't use profanity, it's only going to make people more angry. They hear you better when you are polite. " He said "You're right." I smiled and told the young man to have a nice day. I said to the manager, "he was just thirsty, he didn't have to be rude, but we MUST help one another."
I left, heart racing. Glad it went well and that I overcame my fear of being the peacemaker in a TENSE situation. I don't know if the boy had a gun, or what his intentions were, but for a moment, he thought to himself, "I could have done better." That's a service to the community. I feel good about that. :)
:) I enjoyed reading your posts ;) Way to go on your act of service. That is awesome!! I am also non confrontational so that would've been a challenge for me as well...WAY TO GO!!
OK, folks, A little late, but I have saddled back on the horse and I am ready to RIDE!!!
My weigh in this morning was 168. 3lbs less than last week. WooHoo!!! That's interesting because it's "that time" for me so I know I am bloated as H-E- double hockey sticks!! Sheesh. That's usually a good 2lbs of weight. We shall see when Flo leaves!
This holiday weekend was a struggle for me with all of the cookout's. I didn't do horribly, but the carbs, (mac and cheese and potato salad) like call me REALLY LOUD! "COME TO ME AMAINA!!!!" LOL! In spite of my intake I still lost. I thank my water intake. It definitely helps metabolize the fat.
I have also been eating VERY healthy lunches and dinners. I am ready to set the week on fire.
I fell off of my workout regimen. However, all of the moving and cleaning I did can definitely be considered MAJOR cardio. I was sweating like a PIG in a blanket. There were massive amounts of stairs and lot of squatting and lifting. :)
9.8.10 Act of Service: This week I had an encounter with a young lady who wnated to get into a bit of a verbal confrontation. I made my point peacefully and in a non-threatenng tone. She on the other hand, had a different agenda.
As much as I wanted to lose my cool, match her high pitched, disrespectful tone, I opted to take the high road. Interestingly, when one takes the high road, you are not only doing a service for self, by maintaining a sstable heart rate, decreasing your anxiety levels, thus staying in great health and sound mind, BUT you do a service for the other person by LEADING by EXAMPLE!! Trust me, so many people need this service. Please participate, the WORLD needs you. LOL!!
Shedding the fear of what people think of the flesh. Flesh is temporary. The spirit is FOREVER. This is about RELEASING the weight, emotional and physical! Let's GO!!
ReplyDelete8.30.2010 Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, grapes and 16oz water
ReplyDeleteMorning Weigh in: 171 lbs. It is my intention to lose 30lbs in this 60 day challenge. I thought first it was too lofty a goal. However, I am one for setting my bar high. Any progress is good, but I am capable. That would put me at 141 lbs by the end of this challenge. YES!!!
ReplyDelete8.30.10 Empowerment Article: http://www.melanietoniaevans.com/articles/reprogramming-beliefs.htm
ReplyDeleteThis is close to my heart because changing your perception of a situation can completely change that situation. Reprogramming is SO important. One must trust their inner voice, stop allowing others to define beauty, spirituality and self worth for you. Define it for yourself.
8.30.10 Act of Service: Called my mentee Precious, just having a conversation with her inspires me, she receives and so do I. It helps me stay grounded. I remember what it was to be a young woman, trying to figure out my place in the world. I had big sisters, biological and "god-gifted". They kept me strong!!
ReplyDeleteOk, last comment for today...I think. Tonight's WORKOUT: Mari Windsors Pilates. Gotta strengthen the core! In addition. Fun workout's at your desk (in the office): Push up's on the edge of the chair 5 reps of 30 (whew) It's a start. No cardio, Mama gotta ease in slow. Sheesh.
ReplyDelete.31.10 Act of Service: Went to Subway for lunch, 6 inch Tuna on wheat, no cheese, no mayo. Inside there was a young boy who brought his own cup inside and went to get a drink from the soda machine. The manager gets upset and begins to chastise the boy. The young man begins to cuss all kinds of obscenities, becomes confrontational because his pride is hurt. I become uneasy. I hurried to leave to ensure I am not in the middle of the chaos that is surely going to ensue.
ReplyDeleteMy "other" mind says "Amina, say something to the boy. Help make peace." I say to the manager (an older hispanic male) "He is just thirsty." The man says "This is not a church" I agreed with him. I then turned to speak to the young man (unsure of what his reaction would be to me) "Sweetie, I know you are thirsty. Next time let someone know you have your own cup, but don't have money to pay and would just like a drink." He looked at me and said "yes ma'am" I added "and don't use profanity, it's only going to make people more angry. They hear you better when you are polite. " He said "You're right." I smiled and told the young man to have a nice day. I said to the manager, "he was just thirsty, he didn't have to be rude, but we MUST help one another."
I left, heart racing. Glad it went well and that I overcame my fear of being the peacemaker in a TENSE situation. I don't know if the boy had a gun, or what his intentions were, but for a moment, he thought to himself, "I could have done better." That's a service to the community. I feel good about that. :)
Ok, so no exercise today. WOMP, WOMP!! Tomorrow is another day.
ReplyDelete:) I enjoyed reading your posts ;) Way to go on your act of service. That is awesome!! I am also non confrontational so that would've been a challenge for me as well...WAY TO GO!!
ReplyDelete@Dawn thanks for reading. I appreciate the compliment.
ReplyDeleteOK, folks, A little late, but I have saddled back on the horse and I am ready to RIDE!!!
ReplyDeleteMy weigh in this morning was 168. 3lbs less than last week. WooHoo!!! That's interesting because it's "that time" for me so I know I am bloated as H-E- double hockey sticks!! Sheesh. That's usually a good 2lbs of weight. We shall see when Flo leaves!
This holiday weekend was a struggle for me with all of the cookout's. I didn't do horribly, but the carbs, (mac and cheese and potato salad) like call me REALLY LOUD! "COME TO ME AMAINA!!!!" LOL! In spite of my intake I still lost. I thank my water intake. It definitely helps metabolize the fat.
ReplyDeleteI have also been eating VERY healthy lunches and dinners. I am ready to set the week on fire.
I fell off of my workout regimen. However, all of the moving and cleaning I did can definitely be considered MAJOR cardio. I was sweating like a PIG in a blanket. There were massive amounts of stairs and lot of squatting and lifting. :)
9.8.10 Act of Service: This week I had an encounter with a young lady who wnated to get into a bit of a verbal confrontation. I made my point peacefully and in a non-threatenng tone. She on the other hand, had a different agenda.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I wanted to lose my cool, match her high pitched, disrespectful tone, I opted to take the high road. Interestingly, when one takes the high road, you are not only doing a service for self, by maintaining a sstable heart rate, decreasing your anxiety levels, thus staying in great health and sound mind, BUT you do a service for the other person by LEADING by EXAMPLE!! Trust me, so many people need this service. Please participate, the WORLD needs you. LOL!!