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21-day Make-n-Break Challenge

Birthday Wishes to Be Granted to Me with Finishing this Challenge!!!!!

The 21-day Make-n-Break is laid out to challenge myself to make solid decisions that may be tough, uncomfortable or out of the norm, but is meant to train my mind to endure for my own well-being. The list is reasonable but not in offering a typical or routine day. But that’s what the Make-n-Break is all about. Shifting thought to accelerate ones thinking about how we move and make decisions throughout the day. Now let’s see what I’ll be doing… I haven’t picked out a date but you’ll know when I start.

  1. 3-Day Liquid/Smoothie Cleanse each week
  2. Intermittent fasting 12pm-6pm (1500-1700 calorie daily (mostly green)
  3. One week of Chef Ricardo recipes (links will be provided that week of what I’m doing)
  4. Eat off garden crops
  5. Physical activity and/or exercise daily, according to plan
  6. Create spoken word motivation to say in the morning and before bed
  7. 15-min stretch, meditate/prayer with water or tea upon wake and before sleep
  8. Breathe positivity into each day through positive thoughts and actions
  9. Use prayer, meditation, mindfulness and breathing exercises throughout the day
  10. Listen to good, positive, soothing music and messages, ex. Jazz, classical, oldies
  11. Halt negative emotions, criticism and being opinionated
  12. Practice self-discipline and self-control with every decision
  13. Don’t consume negative energy or depression- flex muscle groups with every onset
  14. Break one bad habit, daily and replace with a good one
  15. Stop complaining and making excuses
  16. Get 7-8 hours of sleep daily- NO EXCUSES
  17. DO NOT HIT SNOOZE BUTTON-GET UP
  18. Stay on schedule daily
  19. Be consistent and deliberate each day
  20. Plan ahead when necessary, ex. Meals, clothing, appointment, etc
  21. Send I love you’s and inspirational messages to family- daily
  22. Show give and be love
  23. Spend adequate time with those I love
  24. Help mom and dad when asked or needed
  25. Volunteer time to someone in need

Understanding there are reactionary default programming in our brain when we come in contact with certain things that release those defaults, I know we can literally lose ourselves in a moment- and the days to follow- which can make us feel a little bit (or a lot) like a failure! When we can’t bounce back 100%- even as of now…. Therefore we must forgive ourselves. Realizing that our minds can play a trick on us, lets us know we are vulnerable to these certain “states of being” in terms of space and time AND must be aware and grounded so that we are in our right minds with every decision. That is how hard changing and transforming is- and why a lot of people don’t try or want to do it.

Since I have BIGGGGGEERRRR goals that cause for a lot of coordinating of this puzzle called “my life.” I cry but I don’t fret- it’s been harder and may very well be becoming…But I’m grateful for the challenges. The ability to work and develop my mental muscle. Especially when the biggest lesson is to recognize that this system we live in is designed to play on our reactionary defaults and emotional biases- before we even realize we’ve been played. However, with maturity, trial and error, bumps and bruises and war wounds… we have learned something and know what to do, how to do it and what it takes- IT’S ALL WITHIN- REALLY!…. I say let’s beat the system by no longer consenting to our own defeat. Because whether we live another day, decade or millennia… we have to answer to ourselves this question: Did I do all I could have to truly be free….

Quote of the Day: “Free your mound and your mind will follow”- Ras Ben

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Transformation

Here We Go….

But before I get into the grit. Let me give you a little background…

I must truly begin because my life depends on it. Life being myself, children, the world! I’ve started this blog to hold myself to the level of intent and accountability that is necessary to continue the path of being in the best health and best shape of my life. Especially since I’ve been fat all my life (let others say it). However in my “first 5” years I was fed homegrown fruits and vegetables. Fresh caught fish. Food from farmer’s market. But something happened at the tender age of 6 and I began to use food as a crutch as I was able to explore more options. Between disaster and trauma in my little world, all things I learned is not truly “food” became a bestie, confidant, lover (in adulthood) and the thing that got me through the stress of life.

I’m not going to say how bad it got… but think hangover (not alcohol induced, tho). Seeing this now I realize I underwent just as much trauma in eating what/how/when I did. But now that I’ve done so much work to get to the root of such behavior, I can say I’m ready to take care of the inner child inside and rebirth and grow myself up again with a new light and understanding of how to live and love myself.

So much to be thankful for… no diabetes, heart disease, cancer, stroke, lost limbs, etc. So far arthritis and a bad back… Something I can live with if I take care of my body, strengthen it and feed it “life.” This is what this Natural Health and Weight Loss is all about. Giving life to myself through natural-living-food, meditation and activity that guarantees that I can do and be all I can. For real, I’m not going to lie and say I won’t indulge in my faves sometimes- at some point (cinnamon rolls, cheesecake, lasagna (veggie I promise). But I’m making a commitment to use my knowledge, skill and wit to take live foods that are better and taste good and create masterpieces with them like I didn’t miss a thang!

The picture below is a year or so old and I’m about the same. I haven’t taken any photos because I rather see myself the way I feel. And it’s time to change that NOW… cuz I feel good! I’m loving myself and it’s time to transform.

Check back this weekend for the goods of what and how I’m heading into a healthier lifestyle and happier self!

Love you Heart, Mind and Spirit,

April