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Juice Fast Day 4
I have been asking myself a lot of profound questions lately as well. When I'm tempted not to do things, or talk to people because I'm shy or afraid I ask myself how would my reaction to this situation be different if this was my last day on earth. Would I take the risk? Would I dare to challenge myself to have more courage? It's amazing how much more motivated you feel when you start asking the right questions of yourself....
Date: 6/27/2005 9:38:14 AM ( 19 y ) ... viewed 3654 times I took a break from the gym over the weekend and for exercise I did a lot of walking instead. This morning I was back at the gym, cardio was fine but again I struggled with my weight sets. Today I'm going to look up vegetebles that are high in protein and start juicing them before I work out. I'll see if this make a difference in the amount I can do at the gym.
I weighed myself this morning and I've actually GAINED 3 lbs from where I was after my first juice fast. I think this is incredible seeing as I ate normally after my fast and have only been on this second juice fast for 4 days. I'm not setting any weight goals for this fast, I've decided that as far as weight is concerned it doesn't matter anymore. I just want to be happy with my body which I'm not. I could lose another 19 lbs and be skinny and flabby and unhappy with my weight or I could continue to work out, tone up with weights and enjoy the physical and psychological benefits of exercise eventually learning to be happy with what God has blessed me with. I guess I'm saying I would like to be at my personal best. I can't compare myself to anyone else and I can't try to picture what I will look like at a particular weight. I just have to take this day by day and see where the journey leads me.
As things stand, I'm happy with what I've achieved thus far. I'm so much less self conscious and I have more self esteem as a result of having set and attained a goal. I don't obsess about food and eating anymore, I'm not depressed (and I now understand there is a difference between lonliness and depression)I'm sleeping better and I feel like I'm a better person. I've feel more in tune with myself. I read books in the park, fall asleep under the shade of giant oak trees. I walk a lot and ride my bike when I have to do errands instead of driving. When I'm not working in the evenings I still attend classes at my gym. I have so more more energy and a new zest for life! Imagine working a 12 hr shift, coming home at 11 p.m. and throwing on rollerblades and hitting the street! that's me! I've been doing it for a few nights now. It's incredible how much I crave activity!
I have been asking myself a lot of profound questions lately as well. When I'm tempted not to do things, or talk to people because I'm shy or afraid I ask myself how would my reaction to this situation be different if this was my last day on earth. Would I take the risk? Would I dare to challenge myself to have more courage? It's amazing how much more motivated you feel when you start asking the right questions of yourself....
I've been tempted to swich over to a water fast, especially while reading Dr. Furhman's book on fasting and cleansing. I'm worried that if I do, I won't be able to keep up with my workouts because I'll need to rest a lot more. I'm going to do some more research and read more of your stories on this topic. If anyone has something to share on this, please email me.
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