I would awake to my alarm (because 5:10am is simply too early, I agree now with everyone who ever told me that when I awoke at 5:00am for years). I grab my glasses and waterbottle and roll out of bed. DO NOT THINK. Bathroom Session :: Potty, wash hands, brush teeth, wipe my eyes, put clothes on (already laid out in bathroom night before), put socks & shoes on, drink pre-workout drink.
@ HOME ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRESS PLAY on phone...DO NOT THINK, have weights out if needed and water available. Complete workout and then write in Be 100 Book or Morning Pages Cross off Day on Calendar. Pray.
W/FRIEND ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grab keys and purse with protein bar pre-packed and walk out of the house. Drive to friend's house or elsewhere. Begin workout...talk during and afterwards but not before. Cross off Day on Calendar. Write in Be 100 Book or in Morning Pages as I eat protein bar. Pray and then drive back home for an immediate shower (or to get boys ready for school).
COMMITMENT
I will remain motivated to complete the 100 workouts because by the end I want to be able to feel good about myself, have more clarity in my mind and soul about the routine I have begun and my ears to be more open to God.
What may slow me down is the nutrition. Meal prep is only so useful and then I become overwhelmed so having go-to items I can grab will be important and eating and certain times of day that I already know would be helpful. And keeping sugar at bay and out-of-sight, out-of-mind.
JOTTING THE COURSE :: September, Phase One (1-20)
WHY BE 100?
My 'Why' includes changing a pattern that I watched growing up in my extended family and also the body issues I have allowed myself to continue to struggle with into my adult life. Emotional eating has been a part of my story for most of my years except when I was disciplined, had a 'why', was helping others and overcoming it back in the summer of 2016. I saw the momentum for change and embraced it.
Food is a distraction for me, a comfort and an excuse to not pursue my God-given gifts. I'd rather sit down and put something in my mouth than face any negative emotions or push through the awkwardness or uncomfortable feelings of putting myself out into the world. I might fail, I might fall, I might be worse off in the end is what I tell myself...but I'm stuck and that's just as worse a feeling/reality.
So my 'why' includes (good knees) for the future to walk and play with my kids & grandkids; (weight management) to lessen my risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes or any other chronic conditions; (self-control) to practice obedience and my love for God by using food as a fuel and not as an idol; (thinking my most kind and helpful thoughts) about myself, movement and food so that I can be Light to others and an example to my kids; and (fitting into my clothes) without struggle or twisting so I can pay more attention to others' needs and not be so self-conscious of me.
WHO IS YOUR BE 100 TRIBE AND WHY
My friends Rachel and Carrie, Christy who is already cycling like a crazy person which I LOVE! Stacy who essentially does this already and has for years without any formal name or program.
