Everything in Life is a Choice

Just came home from a kickboxing class and the instructor is fantastic. She not only gives us a butt-kicking workout but is very motivational. The biggest take-away from today's class is that everything in life is a choice. If you don't like it, work on changing it even though it takes time. However, you have a choice. Here's to a new day and I chose to end the bad cycle I've been in lately and will put it behind me.

Chakra Yoga

I tried yoga for the first time this week and it made me realize that I should probably continue to attend the class to improve my flexibility. It was thankfully a yoga-101 class so I felt less intimidated.

The topic of the day was Chakras and their corresponding yoga poses. Interesting, but maybe a bit 'out there' for me. Who knows, I may get in to it eventually or merely enjoy the poses and relaxation!?

The relaxation actually felt really nice. When was the last time you just laid on the floor for 7 minutes focusing on how your body felt? I don't think I've ever done that.

Although I may have to agree with Terri Guillements who said "I tried yoga once but took off for the mall halfway through class, as I had a sudden craving for a soft pretzel and world peace", I may learn to appreciate it for what it's meant to be. So, yoga-101, watch out! I may be back next week and may even become your friend one day.

Just this one time...

Lately I've gotten myself into saying "just this one time" when it comes to food. In terms of, "You can eat that, just this one time. It won't be that bad. Tomorrow is a new day." Whether that's about the Mexican restaurant up the street, or that ice cream shop down the road. Comparing to other addictive behaviors, recovering alcoholics tend not to go to the bar believing they can have a drink "just this one time" and be OK afterwards.

I have come to realize that food is an addiction and the majority of my struggles are mental. Last week I was uber stressed and guess what, I crept back to junk food. Can you bring on the margaritas and chips 'till I see four of ya? Even though I'm stressed, frustrated or whatever the emotion may be, the points still count!

At the end of the day, I am the one on this journey and need to make the smart decisions on my own. Truth be told, there are healthy options available at most restaurants and during social events. Food really doesn't make you happier or less stressed, it tends to add to it.