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Today is Saturday morning. I had a terrible nightmare that my children and I got separated in an amusement park, my cell phone didn’t work, and I couldn’t find them. So, the warrior goddess is in a bad mood, stressed out, and tired.
But, last night I peeked into Chapter 28 of the book I got this week, Waking the Warrior Goddess. And read the cliff notes of the book. I am trying to make the changes suggested, even if it means Waking a Goddess who feels like a bear today.
My cliff notes of the cliff notes: The principles are many basic concepts of healthful eating that have been part of my lifestyle because of religious beliefs.
- No alcohol or tobacco
- Limited red meat
- Diet with lots of organic produce and soy
- Various vitamins and supplements: there is a specific list
- Early to bed, Early to rise
- Exercise and maintenance of low BMI
- Elimination of refined sugar
- Cleaning products and household materials without pesticides
- Daily meditation
I am starting with no alcohol or tobacco. Done.
Limit Red Meat. I do this already, too! Mostly because I choose chicken a lot. When consuming red meat the book recommends organic meats, this is a change I would have to make.
So, in reality, what I am starting with is exercise. Why is this hard? I used to like to exercise. In fact I still do. But, with the business of being a Mom I am sucked dry of time for this, I don’t have the energy, and I hate leaving my kids while I workout. I did get an elliptical machine this year, thank you Craig’s List. So- I guess it is a commitment issue really. I gotta commit. The kids may have to work out too. So, today is the first day I am committing to a new exercise regimen. I haven’t outlined it yet, so it is a work in progress.
Some of the things I do now:- Take a walk at work during lunch
- Use the elliptical
I need to adopt these practices:
- Some strength training
- Stretching/Yoga
- Regular exercise and a goal
I just presented these ideas to the kids- They were onboard with the one I expected and didn’t like the ones I expected (no sugar).
Are you interested in Waking Your Warrior Goddess? Join me!