[Body for Life Women's Club]Re: Balancing Issues

September 28, 2006

In a message dated 9/28/2006 6:38:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

zyth2002@... writes:

So, if anyone has a clue about developing balance

Hi Phoenix,

As women, we get the notion in our heads that we can achieve balance

instantly. We get up one day and say to ourselves, " Today I am going to eat

healthy, exercise regularly, stop drinking, stop smoking, stop running up the

credit cards, stop screaming, feed my family only the healthiest cuisines, keep

the house clean and organized, work -at home or out of the home, find a

passion, etc., etc., etc. Fortunately or unfortunately the list can go on and

on.

And we may sustain this " instant balance " for a bit but generally not for

very long. Why? Because rarely do things happen instantly. If that were the

case, none of us would be BFLers. We would be " instantly " fit. Although most

of us would have to become instantly fit over and over again because

instantaneous leaves out the process. Without the process we learn nothing.

Regardless of where we are on the challenge, I bet we have all learned so much:

that we're smart, strong, funny, creative, steadfast, and on and on and on.

Achieving balance is a process.

I think there are two keys to achieving balance.

1) Take it slow. Focus on one goal at a time. Right now, my goal is

completing this challenge as best I can. The kids can have one or two

processed

meals, the hubby has to get up with my baby girl if I'm working out. I'm

focused on me right now. By my 6th or 8th week, I'll start to focus on

something

else. Think about it. When people balance books on their heads, they add

one at a time. They only add another when they are sure they have the previous

one balanced.

2) Honor the process Losing weight is going to or has taken all of us a

minimum of 12 weeks. Let's embrace it. What are we learning about ourselves

and others, positive or negative? How have we been shortchanging ourselves?

Find the authentic you and introduce yourself..lol...ok, I'm sounding like

Oprah but you get my point.

Achieve one and then add one....

Good luck to you, Phoenix. I'm rooting for you!

Kim .

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