Day Two

In the dictionary, Monday is referred to as the second day.  The good thing is...I am not a Monday-Morning Quarterback!!!!

Today, by far, has been the BEST day I had had in a long time!  It was filled with positive attitudes/vibes, great patients, great friends and above all else, I met ALL my goals!!!!!!!!! 

To start the day....well...

and it was FABULOUS!!!!!  I enjoyed 10 minutes to myself, in peace with no distractions!  I put myself first for a change!  I also had a delicious breakfast of oatmeal with fresh blueberries and coffee...yummo!

Lunch was a success and even though you have to fast-food it, you can still eat healthy (and I know b/c I looked at the Nutritional Menu online).  A Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Salad from McDonald's kept me full until I ran into the "sweet tooth" time of the day, which I immediately cured with 5 fresh strawberries. 

I got to join my daughter, Makenna and friend Cindy at the gym and ran over 2 miles!!!!  I exceeded my goal and could not have been more proud!  I actually danced on the treadmill!!!  I think the people at my gym think I am totally nuts, but I DON'T CARE!!!!  The only thing I wasn't able to do, due to time constraints, was lifting light weights, but I will rendered that when I got home...did a little bi and tri workout with free weights I have stashed under the bed.



To some it is not much...to me, it's a goal achieved!!!!



Dinner was phenominal!  I made a recipe from my inspirational book and fell in love!  It was Mexican Chipolte Pork Tenderloin and I steamed some broccoli for the veggie side..all clean, low-fat, low carb and DELICIOUS!!!!! 

I realized today, after a long talk with a co-worker, that every day changes and nothing stays the same.  Striving for perfection and letting go of things will keep me healthy, happy and a better person all the way around.  Being defensive makes things harder on everyone, mostly on myself...

I am so grateful for a wonderul workplace with wonderful co-workers.  I am also grateful for all my experiences in the past two days of learning more about myself and understanding other point of views.  Lastly, I am grateful for life.  God has given me a wonderful life, family and friends and although Earth is my temporary home, I must make my life extraordinary and in turn will make a difference in the lives of others. 

My goals for tomorrow are to not curse, keep a positive attitude and EAT CLEAN...stay on track!  As Cindy told me today on the treadmill, "I can do all things though Christ who strengthens me".  Phil 4:13 (and let me tell you, she said it at the perfect time on the perfect day!)

Good night all.  I hope your Monday was as awesome as mine and your week is blessed with successes and happiness!