LAST NIGHT'S MEETING

Last night we focused on how to keep ourselves motivated to continue making good healthy choices. I shared something I found online- it is a 5 Day Spiritual Workout. The link to it is in the post prior to this one.

Day One- Who Inspires You?

Write in your journal about all of the people who inspire you and why.

For me, I started close to home- my MOM. She inspires me b/c she faces so many trials and tribulations with her health, and yet she still has FAITH.

Then I looked to work- We have a lady at work, VICKI- I swear the only reason she works is so that she will have money to spend on the kids at our school.

Next I looked to the world- People like Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Then I looked at the scriptures- Sarah, Eve, Nephi

And then the ULTIMATE inspiration- Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Take a picture of one person from your list and in one word sum up what inspires you about them and put it on your mirror. For me, it is a picture of my MOM:

COURAGE

Day Two: Inhale, Exhale

Today you will take the time to breathe and meditate. Whenever you feel stress creeping in, you will make an effort to stop and breathe. Think about things that bring you peace. Read your scriptures. Pray.

Day Three: What's Your Theme Song?

This was my favorite! I listened to a TON of songs- listening for inspiring rhythms and lyrics. I narrowed my search down to 3 songs that I now LOVE. Each I believe has been a theme song for a different part of my life. The first song was "DO IT ANYWAY"- Martina McBride. It is very inspiring. The second song- which I have always loved is- "Go the Distance"- Micheal Bolton. It is from "Hercules" the Disney Movie. It is a great song about ENDURING TO THE END. I happened upon a song that is perfect for me in my life now- a song that I didn't really care for as mucch when I first heard it. But for some reason- when looking for a theme song, the lyrics just jumped out at me and now I have grown to LOVE it! I listen to it every morning to start my day out right. It is "PROUD" by Heather Small. THe message of the song is, "What have you done today to make yourself feel proud?" There are so many inpsiring songs out there- pick on that is yours and let it inspire you on a daily basis!

Day Four: Say Something Nice

When I did this my attitude soared. I went to Walmart and complimented the greeter and the the checker. It was amazing how much it lifted their spirits and mine. On Day Four, compliment EVERY person you come in contact with.

Day Five: Awaken the Child Within

Think about what you loved to do as a child. For me it was drawing. Another thing that I absolutely adored was singing. I loved pulling up to a stoplight and having the windows down with the music blasting and singing for everyone to hear. I hadn't done that as an adult. So, on my Day 5, I did just that. I pulled up to a stoplight, turned up the music, and sang my heart out.... Yea- People were staring, and I looked like a weirdo- but you know what? It felt GREAT! I felt like a kid again. It was SO FREEING!

My Mom, My Baby Sis CarrieBeth (just turned 26 this week!) and Me

If you do these things, you will find that they give your spirit an uplift. They will help keep you motivated! I know b/c they worked for me!

CONGRATS TO OUR BIGGEST LOSERS THIS WEEK (Each lost 2.5 pounds!)

MARGIE, AMY, & BRIGGITE!

NEXT WEEK: WATER AEROBICS 6pm, followed by our meeting at 7pm

ZUMBA at the church Wednesday at 10:30 am

My Home is available for workouts: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday- CALL to schedule a time. I am home Monday and Tuesdays at 11am from classes. Friday, I am available starting at 8am.