How do you start your day? How's that workin' for ya!

Yesterday I had one of those days that was very demanding.  As a result... I skipped breakfast (except a Clemintine Orange); I had a salad for (a late) lunch, and then I literally felt my sugar spin out of control.  I ended up snacking on foods for the rest of the night- Foods that I have sworn off (and rarely have a desire for anymore)!!! 

WHY???  I never, ever have trouble sticking to my Clean Eating.  What went wrong?  Then late last night (while I was fussing at myself for being so weak minded) it occurred to me that I didn't have my tried and true breakfast.  I didn't have my oatmeal.  Not quick oatmeal mind you; but my Old Fashioned Oatmeal with two tablespoons of Wheat Germ, Flax Seed, a handful of almonds and fresh blue berries topped with a splash of fat free milk. 

I now understand (better than ever) the power of this healthly, satiating breakfast.  It is my secret weapon against volitility.  I am formally offering my best friend an apology.  "Dear Sweet Oatmeal, I am so very sorry for insulting your integrity; I will never again deminish your importance in my life by skipping you."  

How do you start your day?  And... Is that working for you???

remember... Life's Delicious!!!

Robin 

Live Without Excuses: Four Steps for Making Positive Change

This is a formula that I stumbled upon by chance; in an effort to reach my own personal goals and ambitions. I have been a wife and mother for so many years that I had forgotten my own autonomy- I really don't know if I ever fully developed it in the first place, prior to becoming a wife and then a mother. As many of us do, I gladly supressed my personal ambitions for the great honor of raising my family and now that they had reached an age of self discovery and self reliance I had the opportunity to rediscover my own personal ambitions.

So... what was stopping me? Something, I just couldn't quite put my finger on it. And then, one day, I had a conversation with my husband; I wanted to go to the gym (desperately) but for some strange and unexplainable reason I didn't feel I had the right. I thought to myself, "How overindulgent, and selfish of me to want that time for just me. Why? so I can look better? How vain". Ridiculous, I know, but nonetheless very governing of my life. I asked my husband to support my decision to start a workout routine, he laughed... and responded "Of course, I would love for you to work out". Well he says that now... but what happens when he wants me to run an errand or stop what I am doing and go somewhere with him etc... Well, I stuck to my guns, gave myself permission to go to the gym and I have never looked back. That has been over three years ago and my life has evolved into a beautiful blending of goals, dreams and ambitions all coming together in perfect harmony. I have isolated the steps I took that allowed me to make such monumental changes and I am thrilled to share them with you. Hopefully, they will resonate with one of you and you can begin your own journey toward positive change.

• Get or Give yourself the permission to act
• Educate yourself- immerse yourself in the educational process
• Be Patient- accept that it is a process and requires a learning curve
• Teach what you have learned

I know it sounds simple; but believe me it is powerful. Please share your thoughts.

remember... Life's Delicious!!!

Robin