Day 2: Five Year Anniversary Mission

I have to admit I am a bit ill-prepared for this mission. I'm having outfit issues. I only have sweat pants to work out in, but I'm sure I have a least a pair of shorts around here somewhere to take a photo. But, I will say that starting this mission has already made a difference in my diet. I've been watching my glycemic index and consumption of simple carbs as instructed to by my doctor. I got through all of yesterday without ANY sugar. Well except the natural sugars found in a banana. Woo-hoo. I took my stats today (not yesterday), but as the motto on my blog says that is enough. My cough is still in full swing, so I'm not cleared for the gym yet, but I'm assured it will be soon. I DID, however, check out the local gym here in the Philippines and bought the prerequisite new sneakers (they do not allow any shoes that have been worn on the street to be worn in the gym)to wear once I start.

Here are my measurements. Since they're about the same on right and left, I'm just going to type in the right:

Bust: 43"
Waist: 37 3/4"*
Hips: 45 1/2

Right arm: 14"
Right thigh 34 1/2"

Weight: 188**

*Increased abdominal fat is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension and CVD. Women with waist measurements over 35 are considered a high risk. Plus my PCOS, also makes me a candidate for type 2 diabetes. Luckily, I was recently screened and don't have it yet. There's hope!

**Using my height (5'6") and weight measurements and an online BMI calculator, my BMI is 30.3, which is considered obese. Anything over 30 is obese.

Cool video about thoughts on your body!

I just watched a bunch of these videos by Byron Katie today. I never did a lot of self-inquiry, but have arrived at many of the same conclusions and truth. It's an amazingly simple process. It's pretty cool.



The four questions, the turnaround worksheet, and more videos are available at www.thework.com

I have to admit when I first saw her videos, something about it all kind of made me angry. I usually know that when something hits me pretty hard, there's something about it that I really have to look at. So I used her own method of judging others to see what truth I need to see in myself.

I love the concept that she takes this to the point of LOVING what IS. Not just tolerating or mere acceptance. She takes the principals to loving what is. I must admit, I have yet to entirely take this process to my most recent judgments to the point of loving what is, but as I type this, I'm thinking, "What the hell am I waiting for?"

I think it's cool stuff.