Unit 10 post

Unit 3 ratings-
Physical- 2
Spiritual-9
Psychological-8

Unit 10 ratings-
Physical- 8
Spiritual-9
Psychological-9

In ten weeks I've lost 40lbs (actually, it's 45 lbs as of this morning) and I feel amazing! I have about 130 more lbs to go but I'm running, walking, swimming and doing weight training. I eat 1200 calories a day and if I go out to eat I make sure to re-create my meals (most restaurants are okay with this, some are not but if they get upset, I go somewhere else) to make sure that I am never over my allowed calories and fat intake. I completely cut things out of my diet because addiction to things like juice and butter is the reason I need to lose the weight. My motto is; no excuses! I am in control and only I can make this happen.

Spiritually I am still at a 9 but I think I was actually at a 6 before. I wanted to think that I was where I needed to be but in reality, it was just wishful thinking. I went to a workshop and I also met with my pastor to discuss the struggle of overcoming the abuse I went through while growing up in a fundamental church. As a gay woman I am constantly bashed for "turning away" from God but the truth of the matter is that I've never felt closer to the one who I call God, than I do now. I will continue to work on this area and remember that I am who I am and that there is nothing wrong with that.

Psychologically I am still at a 10. I chose to rate myself at this because I have worked so hard to make these amazing changes and that mind chatter is now gone. I'm more than okay, I am on top of the world but I'm also balanced and smack dab in the middle and that is exactly where I needed to be.

Everything about this course was incredibly life changing! I was already working on these areas in my life but this class gave me that extra push that I needed to take the next step. I enjoyed the meditation exercises and I will keep those Cd's around to use those exercises in my time of morning meditation. Life is beautiful and I intend to live every minute of it with a sound mind, a healthy spirit and a fit body.
I wish everyone the best. LIVE! : )

Unit 8 blog

I tried to pick just two exercises but I could not decide. All the exercises we learned in this course have a huge roll in helping us to reach full integral health. Loving kindness, visualization and meditation are among the top three in my opinion and they have been very beneficial in my day to day routine.
Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness, so I take both very seriously. I work my body out everyday as I continue my journey of losing weight and I take mental fitness just as seriously. I wake up everyday and start out by taking the time to meditate and think good thoughts not just for myself but for other people as well. I practice visualization because it helps me stay focused on my goals. If I can picture myself 130lbs thinner, then it makes it easier to get through those insane 2 hour workouts. If I can picture myself getting straight A's then it makes it easier to hit the books for several hours a day. These are just a few of the things I visualize but I also believe in the power of attraction. The idea is that one can have anything they desire as long as they believe it and walk through life knowing that they deserve the best.