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I’ve decided to refine my body this year. (And no, that is not a photo of me!) It has gotten very out of shape in bad ways. I started exercising before the end of last year along with Ron. At the beginning of the new year, I started attending a nutrition course. I have learned a lot!
I knew some about nutrition from my nursing, but the rules have changed so much over the years that it has become very confusing. I have gotten so I don’t even know what is good to eat anymore!
So now I am learning. I’m on week 2. I haven’t been deluged with information…fortunately. We get it in bite-sized pieces and work on our new information that week. So far it has been very helpful.
I learn, put into practice and build on it. stop
It has been a very helpful class for me. It is small (4-6) and we encourage each other. I’ve learned about foods I didn’t even know existed.
So I'm getting refined in new ways...and hopefully will become healthier. Share on XSo I’m getting refined in new ways…and hopefully will become healthier. I think I’ll lose some weight too! Meanwhile, my body and my mind are becoming refined. My eating habits are slowly changing.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
It’s hard. But I think many of us are in this exact same space too!
yes tara, i know i’m in good company. of course, when walking this road, there is a loneliness about it as well. for each of us, the issues are also very personal.
Sad to say your picture looks all too familiar! Refining your body probably does impact your mind as well. Right now I’m trying to debate whether to start a similar refining process or make chocolate chip cookies. Such a decision …
haha june:) i guess that is what makes it so hard…we have to make these decisions all the time! it isn’t a one time decision.
Good for you! Have you read Asherita’s book Full? It was really good. Caregiving can make it so much more difficult to refine our bodies :/.
no, i haven’t read it. i’ll have to look it up. thanks anita. glad you stopped by.
Good for you, Martha! Refining our bodies can be challenging. It requires a commitment of time and change from us, doesn’t it? I’m working on being more intentional about exercise and reducing (greatly reducing) my sugar intake.
I hope you see lasting results as you make changes!
i do too jeanne. hope you are doing well.
Praying for a successful year as you continue to focus on nutrition and great health. I’m doing some refining there too….man it’s hard!
Dropping by from FMF
it is hard kelly, but i’m finding that incremental is better than intense and rigid. (my normal way of change.)
Me too! Started back to T-tapp this year. I feel so much better. My bones aren’t so creaky. I’ve got more energy and it’s only 15 minutes! Found a new naturopath since my former one isn’t an option any longer. Next step is to start menu planning again.
glad it is helping christy. it seems that incremental change works better than overwhelming, radical change does! this teacher even recommends changing where you do it 5 or 6 days a week and decide to take sat. and or sun. off. at least you are getting 5/6 days a week of a healthy diet and most likely you won’t leave it that much on your days off.
I like your idea of refining your body rather than dieting/losing weight/getting fit. Sounds much more positive and achievable. From your FMF neighbour x
thanks liz. yes. it seems to be helping my outlook a bit more. thinking in terms of a healthy lifestyle vs. a diet/changing gradually instead of changing a bunch of things overnight and becoming overwhelmed. these seem to help me change as i learn. so glad you stopped by:)
Right there with ya! Glad to be joining you this week for FMF. Miss you sweet lady!
thanks natasha:) it has been a hard year for some reason. it has even been more difficult than the year Ron had the stroke. i think it is b/c i am slow to react to what happens. i like to wait until i know the final outcome of what has happened. i miss writing. hope to get back to more.
Thanks for sharing your journey. Grace in abundance as you continue the process of refining your mind and body. Blessings. Visiting from Five Minute Friday.
thanks esther:) it has taken months for me to get here. i wish hadn’t taken me so long:( blessings.