Day 28*- This is dedicated to all you work out "hatahs" (haters) LOL

Someone was telling me its not always easy to get herself to workout. And i could'nt agree more!!!  i hate working out!! OK- it feels awesome after I am done. Yes, when i get home from the gym i feel like a million dollars. But choosing to GET THERE is another story.

This is how i overcome. i psych myself into it by telling myself I'm gonna watch TV on the treadmill. And there r some really fun shows to watch like HGTV & TLC or even Fox news sometimes excites me.

i get mytself thru the weight portion of my workouts by setting extremely small goals and short time committments. hey! Dont judge me all you lovers of bodybuilding n work out gurus! at least it's some kinda committment to taking care of me, right?'

Lost 9 lbs in 4 weeks so far. Got a long way to go. but i'm thinking "one day at a time. (typing 1 handedly n feeding baby w other hand...sorry for the typos)

So this week, my friend, let's concentrate on GETTING THERE - TO THE GYM I MEAN. Once we get there, we will ask God for strength & power & joy.

Greater is He who lives in me than he that is in the world. (paraphrased from 1 John 4:4, the Bible)

*counting in order now from day 1 till today whereas when I began, I was counting down. Sorry for the confusion.

DAY- I don't know - Focus on the fun! Focus on life...La Chaim!

Nothing complicated or deep to share today... just being real n keeping it simple.

 I notice when I concentrate on having fun or on enjoying my life, family or the things I love, there is less temptation for me. For example, activities like going swimming, writing songs, writing to you, calling someone to say hello and taking a break from my hectic life to take a hot bath.

 These are a few of my favorite things! These things keep me from over-eating. LOL! Can you hear the sound of music? Oy is that corny or what?

Anyway, just for today, I am going to take care of myself. I will choose my health over the momentary pleasure of Dark Chocolate or Milk or Juice or Ice-cream....some other things I love. I WILL eat those foods again in moderation once I am at a healthy weight. But just not right now.

Right now, I choose health and life. La Chaim! (to life) This is what my Jewish people say when we make a toast w/ our family and friends wishing the best of everything for one another.

And to you & I, I say, "LA CHAIM!" To OUR lives! Because we deserve LIFE. Life that comes from a relationship with God and life that comes from treating our bodies 100% like we are jewels in His hand.

all my love,
Michelle Gold