Goal Work: "Only one thing registers on the subconscious mind; repetitive application - practice. What you practice is what you manifest - Fay WeldonIf you need a reminder of what I mean by streak, refer to the following blog post. The streak I have been participating is helping me understand the psychology behind some of the choices I have been making over the years. A number of times this month the desire for diet coke has overwhelmed me. Usually it is because of some stress at work. In the past I would usually succumb, justifying that it is only this one time. With the streak, I had the strength and commitment of my team and the knowledge that one time would blow it for everyone. Each time I chose not to drink the diet coke, I grew stronger in my conviction. The streak was a tool to help practice dicipline. I found that I did not need the diet coke and now that the month is over I really feel a sense of power over the Diet Coke. I have come out the winner! A great feeling I hope to emulate in other aspects of my life.
I am hoping to streak next month. Hopefully others will join me and hopefully we will find a great cause to contribute to. I plan to repeat the omission of Diet Coke from my life but also plan to remove "take-out food" from my life unless it is associated with a non-nuclear family social event.
Choices: Yesterday Allen and I were in Ballston Spa. After my Chi Class we went out for lunch. I was feeling a little stressed. The type of stress that social situations often give me as well as stress caused by the disappointment that the Chi Class did not give me the answers I was seeking. Stress for me, as for many, often causes us to make poor choices around food. Allen and I went to a cute eclectic restaurant with lots of Mexican Fare. A great Corn and Black Bean Quesedilla, Chips and Guacamole, even a Shrimp Fajita looked enticing but would be way more calories then I could afford considering I am trying to lose weight. I ended up choosing a Salad with Tortilla Crouton and Tomato Balsamic Vinegar on the side and a glass of water. Th choice was made a little easier because I had just come from a room of fairly fit women who obviously made physical fitness their priority. I hope I would have made the same decision anyway. The salad and glass of refreshing water were absolutely delicious and totally satisfied me. This is a good choice that I want to keep in my memory and eventually show on my body as I become thinner and healthier.
Awaken: 07:00AM
Today's MIT: Chi Class, Clean Kitchen, internships
Yesterday's MIT: Good Job
Fruit: Banana, Apple, Banana, Banana, Apple, Kiwi
Salad: Lunch, Dinner
Water:1/1/1/1/1/1/1/1
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