Just back from first business trip since I began with Calorie King. Yuk - did dreadfully with my foods. I've learned I cannot just eyeball a menu and know what foods will be within my calorie range. Maybe someday, but not now, not in the second week of program.

I did stay moving - walking and using the Stretch & Pray book out of Augsburg publishers.

Once I looked at my charts for the past two weeks I had an self-image of never reaching goal weight.

<sigh> Enuf of that nonsense.

I took out one of my exercise videos and did 35 minutes of kickboxing.

This will be a long journey. I have more than 30 pounds to lose total, and a whole new lifestyle and attitude to cultivate. Really, if it takes a year to be fully successful, that will be fine.

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Had my women's group at church this week. Wonderful source of support and strength, spirtual refreshment. Will be meeting with my Spiritual Director in the week to come.

The thought I want to bring - Why is it so hard for me to speak about and acknowledge my sense of spiritual connection? I feel strongly God's presence in most of my waking moments. I know I've recognized God's voice speaking to me. I love Jesus and Jesus inspires me. Why would it be so horrible to speak of these blessings in my life? What constrains me?

Ah well. Practice, prayer, patience.

let me perk up my musings with a smilie this once: