Joy

" Joy can be caught neither in one

feeling or emotion

nor in one ritual or custom

but is always more than we expect,

always surprising,

and, therefore, always a sign 

that we are in the presence of the Lord of life."

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Fortitude

 

My goal was to take better care of my health,

replace some bad habits with good ones.

(under a Doctors care)

For eight weeks I eliminated :

Sugar. Caffeine. Dairy. Fruit. Yeast. Salt & Pepper.

I lived on sugar-free-salt-free brown rice products,

chicken, fish and lean beef.

I ate loads of broccoli and cauliflower, and greens.

I tried new ways of preparing meals with only herbs to season. 

Bravely tried things I'd never heard of like Tahini and Dark roasted Dandelion tea & Chicory.

I searched health food stores and researched online for the healthiest choices.

I knew if I could get through all 56 days, 

focusing on my "why", and not allow myself to give in to the 

constant temptations around me, I would reap the rewards.

And reaping I am !!

I feel like I've shed parts of the worst of me.

It has been a catalyst for more changes,

a better outlook,

a healthier self-esteem &

a whole stack of new (old) jeans that I can fit into again!

Yay!!

I plan on continuing to make healthier choices from now on.

I worked hard to get to this point.

Note:

I allowed myself a scoop of ice-cream and a bite of brownie

and 3 cookies over the weekend.

I felt the effects almost immediately.

My energy? Gone!

Was it worth it? Heck yeah!  It was a special occasion.

It was also a great reminder of how good it feels without it.

" Failing is easy. If you're climbing a rope,

all you have to do to fall is to let go."

T.D. Jakes

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