Day 5 60 Day Challenge

DAY 5

JUNE 9, 2016

WEIGHT 127.6 lbs.

CHECK IN: Today was really hard. I had sugar withdrawal headaches all day. My kids were also craving sugar (like eating semi-sweet chocolate chips). I'm hoping tomorrow is better. I did an early run/walk for exercise, I had to busy my brain or I was going to stop. I kept my brain busy by listening to a great story being retold of Samson, so good. Today was rough. The battle is on.

I ran early this morning and I am always hoping to see something beautiful. My run was just hard. After my run I took some friends to the airport and I saw this majestic mountain view with a basket full of people enjoying it! Beauty sustains me. I believe that God created all things and if I get to glimpse at His glory everyday it reminds me of His goodness.

TGFF: THANK GOD FOR FRIENDS

Midday I got this text from a friend who is also trying to be aware and accountable to how she cares for her body. This text string made me laugh and reminded me I am not alone. After the laugh I had a little more energy to make it through the rest of the day.

My friend commenting on her breakfast breakdown. Me commenting on how I am feeling. 

LOL. Laughter is good. I so needed this laugh right this minute. Thanking God for dear friends. It's a battle.

BALANCE: FOOD TRUCK NIGHT 

We just moved into a new neighborhood and tonight was food truck night. My husband is gone and I was not motivated to go alone. It just feels awkward to me to stand around a bunch of strangers, smile and hope to spark up a conversation. The truth is I want to get to know my neighbors, I just had to force myself to go. What's the risk? The risk for me was the fear of being alone. By going I was risking feeling unknown, not worthy and left out. It takes time, effort and a little awkwardness to make friends. I forced myself to go. The risk of not going was I'd be choosing isolation. I went with my boys. We walked there. I thought this would help to shake my nerves, get steps in and I am WAY better at walking and talking then standing and talking. 

FOOD TRUCKS....WHAT TO EAT? I checked out the menu beforehand and noticed that the main meal truck was all fried food. I grabbed dinner from home instead of eating dinner from the food truck. I had sushi. YUM. I decided the kids could have ice cream from the food truck tonight. I had a taste of the cookies and cream, and the chocolate. I didn't completely deprive myself, I just had a taste. The kids enjoyed their ice cream and the walk there and back too.

CHOOSING FRIENDSHIP: My boys met 2 boys their age. I met one woman, saw one person I knew and said hi and I met one lady on the way home who was walking her dog. They were all delightful. I will go to food truck night again. It was fun. I kept it short, but it was still really nice. Making friends in a new neighborhood takes risk, time and effort. Life goes on in the midst of a 60 day challenge. Balance is key.

BALANCE: I don't want our eating habits to isolate us. I think moderation is closer to the lifestyle I want. I want to go to food truck night and eat with our neighbors. I don't want to BYO all the time. Checking out the menu ahead of time helped me make a wise decision on the front end. I want my kids to have ice cream in the summer. Before we would have had a coke, sweets all day and ice cream. Today, ice cream felt like a treat worth walking for to my boys and we met a few new friends along the way. Okay, maybe not friends yet, but you have to start somewhere!

#coloradolove my nick name at Life Time for this challenge.