So today, I'm going to begin living more intentionally and not just going with the flow of the daily grind. There are 3 major parts to this: first part is eating intentionally, second part is going about the house intentionally (meaning: seeking what needs attention), third part is more quality time with my kids.
Food: I want to eat better. I want to eat intentionally. Along with food, comes exercise. I want to exercise intentionally, and most importantly, consistently. We usually do fairly well with veggies at dinnertime, but I know we could use more throughout the day, and less sugary stuff.
Around the house: I want to be proactive, ahead of the game, not waiting until the last minute, and have an orderly house.
Kids: I want to read more to my kids, I want to have more play time with them, more Word time with them, and when they ask for something, I want to make them a priority instead of reapeatedly say "Just a minute..."
So, today, I had steel cut oats with 1/2 a serving of craisins, 1/2 a serving of blueberries, 4 pecan halves, and flax seed for breakfast. I had a salad with 1 T. Light Raspberry Viniagrette, carrots, celery, chopped pecans, 1/2 serving of craisins, 2 slices of chicken and 2 slices of ham cut. Then a sandwich, 1 slice of bread, very little mayo, mustard, 1 romaine leaf, 1 slice chicken and 2 slices of ham. It was all good. I just had a blueberry yoplait.
I also have the second load of clothes in the wash for the day, and unloaded and loaded the dishwaster, cleaned the big fish tank, and will be doing the small tank momentarily. I'm going to read a book to the girls in just a bit. Cassie hasn't finished her school work yet, so after quiet time, she'll do that, then off to swimming. Hopefully we'll squeeze the book in there before we go.
I feel good about my food decisions today. I have been completely intentional about what I've wanted, rather than impulsively grabbing the closest sweet or crunchy thing. Today is a new day.
So my goal with being intentional, as far as food and exercise goes it to eat more natural, less processed foods, and I'd like to do at least a mile a day on the treadmill. Two would be nice though. Also, I'm setting a goal for myself... I am 46 days away from turning 30. I would like to lose 30 pounds by my 30th birthday! Yesterday, I weighed myself, and disappointedly, but not surprisingly gained a couple pounds back. I was 229.2. I'm through being in the 200's. By my 30th birthday, my weight will start with a 1. I repeat..."My weight will start with a 1!" As my age changes from starting with a 2, so will my weight. They'll just be headed in opposite directions.
I didn't want to put the challenge out there to lose 30, by 30, but if I don't, it leaves me open for failure, with no accountability. So it's out there. I don't plan on cutting out all of the treats, but limiting them substantially.
As spring is springing, we're moving into the house near my inlaws (on their property), and I know if the house isn't kept tidy, I will hear about it. This is the perfect starting point for me. It's overwhelming, but I know I am capable.
I'm on a journey to a renewed me. I'll be praying for wisdom, guidance, strength, restraint, and more.
