I know- I said I would post every night but the last two nights I have had a horrible headache. (not a complaint- just telling you why I didn't post) I think it is from the new power of contacts. My headache doesn't hit me until evening and I have been wearing them all day by then. I'm really surprised I haven't been waking up with headaches from going through caffeine withdrawal. I am doing fine without coffee. That shocks me too because coffee is the first thing I do every morning. Turn my Keurig before I even make it to the bathroom. I'm addicted. When I smell flavored coffee, that is the hardest time for me. LOVE me some flavored coffee. When I originally was planning on doing this challenge, I made a decision not to cut coffee out, because I love having it in the morning so much. But then the more I thought about it, I think that is the point of the challenge. To overcome temptation, challenge and past habits. This does not mean I won't drink coffee when I am off the challenge. Wait, I just thought of something....I am taking advil for my hip so that may be why I am not having headaches in the morning.
Saturday I did well except for one thing....I cursed twice! It just slipped out both times! I didn't even realize I had done it the first time but my friend Summer caught me! The second time, I caught myself. Hmmm, maybe I curse more than I thought! Guess what I did on Sunday- cursed once! Yes, I need to work on that! Here are my stats for the last two days.
Read the Daily Proclamation aloud each morning and night. done- Really trying to slow down in the morning and read every word. Did both days!
2.
Compliment someone each day and say nothing negative about anyone. On day 4, I complimented two of my friends on their commitment of exercise. I can see the progress over the last year. I did not compliment anyone yesterday because I had planned on going back out after I got home in the morning but the weather became too bad. I was going to run down to the gas station but Cari had to go to work and said it was pretty slippery out. So today, I will compliment two people.
3.
Stop eating BEFORE you are full - no problem- Follow the special body cleansing program- I am eating a vegan diet. I am only allowed to steam my food. No cooking on the stove or microwave. I realized I goofed in the beginning and it just didn't register! I made popcorn on the stove and I am not allowed to cook unless it is steamed. I read through some of the material again and realized I cannot use oil and vinegar. I was using that on my salad. Unintentional mistakes. I won't do it again. I am feeling so much better physically. I am starting to lose all my cravings for sugar! Whew!
I went out to eat Friday night and was able to get a raw veggie tray as an appetizer and a salad with granny smith apples and walnuts. It was delicious.
4.
Do not get angry, curse or complain. Do not gossip about anyone- read ^ for the cursing. I did both days! Gah! Have to try harder. There is some drama going on in the family. I am doing my best to stay out of it so I don't gossip or say anything I shouldn't. Not easy.
5.
Give someone something material each day.- I did give my gift on day 4 but not day 5. I will give two gifts today. I missed yesterday because of the weather.
6.
Pray and read scripture for your age in minutes daily.- I pray for 11 minutes in
the morning and 11 minutes at night. I also listen to an audio bible for 11
minutes in the morning and 11 at night. I have not missed a minute!
7. Drink
half my weight in ounces of water.- done I have to drink 72 ounces of water.
done!
8. If you are doing any of these stop. Stop flirting, having affairs, committing
fornication, looking at pornography, or communicating with a person who is not
your spouse.
My weight is as follows-
Day 1. 146.1
2. 144.0
3. 142.3
4. 142.6
Restart day 1. 143.8
2. 144.2
3. 142.7
4. 142.3
5. 140.9
6. 140.6
That's it for now. So today, I will do two compliments and two gifts to make up for yesterday! Have a blessed day friends!
Peace,
j
Great job Janet! I know, when I started this back in July with you I was amazed at how much of these things I did that I needed to work on. Though we didn't get through the challenge these things have been in the back of my head since and I really have tried to work on them. I don't think I'm going to do the diet part of the challenge but I would like to work on the rest of it. I can't believe you've lost 6 pounds in so few days!! You should see the fact that you are taking motrin for your hip a blessing in helping with the caffeine headaches! Again, great job!
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