Another 8-week challenge almost finished

The consensus among my brother, mom, and I is that we will veer away from the spreadsheet and points and try out a stint of MyFitnessPal only. I'm excited to move back to one weigh in a week which will move to Thursdays on January 1. That will be very good for my mood. So here's to four 8-week challenges and almost 10 pounds. 

The verdict is in...

Thanksgiving, also known as the holiday food kick off, wasn't a complete bust. I'll take a drop over a gain any day.

I've been fighting stress and anxiety as the holidays commence so my willpower has dropped signicantly even from the low level it was at. I need to figure out another outlet other than eating. I also need to find an at home workout I enjoy. I don't want to exercise so I don't. (Who wants to exercise? Really? But I need to find something new to try. The old standbys aren't making me stand up and work it anymore.) 

I am also working out next year's resolutions... Pretty excited. 

What are you choosing?

"The Lord knows your circumstances perfectly, but He also knows perfectly well whether you simply choose not to fully live the gospel."

By Elder Jörg Klebingat

Approaching the Throne of God with Confidence

How badly do you want it?

As I sat through Sunday School and Relief Society today, this phrase kept running through my mind.

How badly do you want it?

From Isaiah, we learn besides Christ there is no other Saviour. He is it. Without Him, we are nothing. So if I want something badly, I better ask Him to be an integral part in the journey. I need to consult Him. Turn to Him in moments of weakness. Make Him my personal trainer. I ask again, 

How badly do you want it? 

Intentions v. Actions

After dinner, I was sitting with a few calories to spare, pleased with my day. Nine o'clock hit and my tummy began growling. Ten o'clock hit and I gave in. Eight hundred calories later, I feel awful, mad, and completely embarrassed and disappointed with myself. 

So the point of this post, 

be intentional.

Do things because you mean to.

You may have the best intentions, 

but they don't mean a thing.

Act purposefully.

Eat purposefully.