Get Ready!

It's a beautiful outside today, but it's one of those days where it will probably rain.  The way it looks outside made me think, aren't there a lot of times in life, especially when you're taking on a new adventure that you can feel the "rain" coming?  What do you do to prepare for the rain?

Today, I'm still in preparation phase.  As  in, what do I really want out of life and for my efforts? I've been reading Jillian Michael's Unlimited and just started looking at the worksheets (located at http://www.jillianmichaels.com/unlimited/home.aspx).  I have to admit,  I don't know a lot of these answers about myself. . .I guess that's what this is for, but searching for a lot of this info. is emotionally tough.  Then there are times when it's too easy. Like, my answers are so automatic and not surpising---but, I'm no where near the targets I have well established for myself, or the ideal goal in my mind.  It makes me ask the question- Have I not wanted myself to succeed for some reason? WHY?! . . .

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Anyway, my goal for today is to plan next week's food.  I need to establish a routine for eating again.  I  know you're not supposed to eat exactly the same thing everyday because your body gets used to it, but I'm going to eat similarly everyday until I get back into the swing of things.  Any ideas? Meal planning does not come easy for me.  I will also workout for an hour- not sure exactly how yet.  I will drink 64 oz. of H20 and read the next chapter of Unlimited.  These are my promises me to you and myself.  Keep me accountable, keep  me humble.
Well, until next time, it's back to work!
~*Ashley*~

New Beginnings

Dear Beautiful People,
I've been longing for quite some time to make my dreams a reality and achieve my goals. Now, I've recently been brought to the realization that I do not have to LONG for these things. I just have to make them happen! I've often been known to make goals, take the first step, and then -----NOTHING-----!
From this point forward, I will not give up, I will not give in. I will walk with my head held high, humbly and with purpose. I hope you'll share the journey with me. Right now, I am taking the first steps toward health, happiness, stronger faith, and true beauty. Welcome aboard!
<3
~*Ashley*~