Once I finished at the Wellness Institute - I knew I needed to get back into the swing of the routine at Curves. I love Curves. There are many reasons why, but one of them is that the staff are so friendly and encouraging. Because I had lost weight (a bit before F,F,F and then 10 during the 10 week FFF program) and I did not want to gain any back - instead I wanted to continue to reduce!!
SO back I went into Curves, and asked Kim about the Curves Complete program. I guess the thing that attracted me - was the COMPLETE deal - diet - exercise - motivation. I NEED accountability and Kim has become a friend over the years - and she was also willing to help me keep accountable.
Kim has also lost considerable weight which is what got our conversation going - I told her how great she looked and how she took the weight off. Answer: the Curves Complete program.
SO I signed up. YES I PAID SOME MORE MONEY (story of my life and weight struggle). I signed on for the 3 month program. ALTHOUGH with needing to lose 75 lbs total - I will need to be devoted to this for much longer than 3 months! I can do this over and over.
I googled first - and read reviews on it. I looked at another free sight - but I loved the fact that this sight was coupled with checking in with Kim on a weekly weigh in and measure/ as well as daily as I came in to exercise.
SO you may ask - how is it going?
Well - I have complete two weeks.
I have lost 6 inches and I have lost just over 4 lbs. I am pumped.
I have come to LOVE the Curves Complete plan - because I can reword my menus for the week. There is "on the go" section which I have taken advantage of since sometimes my life is just that ~ ON THE GO.
I have come to love exercising (which I have done Monday to Friday - daily)
I have come to love cycling (although I am still only doing about 4-6 kms.
(remember I have just re-introduced cruising on my bike - after a 20 year hiatus!)
I have come to love protein shakes, and almonds!
I am enjoying that I am finally on the downswing!!
I had lost weight in 206 when I was so sick and then had surgery.
But gained it back.
SO this weight loss is taking me back into new territory and I am lovin' it!
Curves - the owner/founders are believers in Jesus Christ. I love that too.
One of the things about Curves Complete plan is that daily, there is a little video clip to watch.
The other day I watched one that was called "Finding the Time" and in the video clip, it was about some important things to do - such as:
- scheduling time for work-outs and meals
- journaling
- prayer
- meditation
- mindfulness
Other points I wrote down were: "Spend Quiet Time in the morning - acknowledging the source that gives you life every day!"
"You deserve that time to nourish your soul!"
"Make time for yourself - you deserve it!"
(I thought that up till that point, they were using inclusive language in case someone did not believe that their "source that gives you life every day" is God) but then, some of the quotes were like this:
"if you commit to it with your schedule and make that time to connect with God to help you manage it - you'll be much ore at peace!"
"You have a source of strength - God - getting you through it. Rely on Him."
This plan - just resonates with my being!! I know that it is only with HIS help (his meaning JESUS CHRIST) that I can do this. All these years of trying - and trying - and just not fully relying on Him to help me change. I really see some of those mistakes I made - or times when I said I was "trying" but well, you either do or you don't. I love that God is a focus. I love that there is an exercise component and a nutrition component and an accountability. All in all - for 90 days, I have committed to this plan - but I know it will be more than 90 days - because I have so much to lose - but also because well, this has to be a new "habit" - that being a new LIFE STYLE. With God as my help - I can, and I will.
I truly want to Embrace Life Fully and well, this is all part of embracing it!
One goal I had on top of the others, for this week - was to journal about how I am feeling. So I am going to do that too - over the next few weeks. It doesn't really matter whether anyone reads this or not - this is my way of doing things - and well - you, if you are reading, can help me in the "accountability" area of my life!!
Lord God, I give you thanks for loving me - for creating me - for walking alongside of me during this time! I love you - and want to also honor you with my life style - help me to bring you honor and glory. I praise you Lord Jesus Christ.
