Before I had even heard of the 30 day challenge I have been challenging myself in two different areas. First, I am keeping a "Gratitude Journal". This has been part of my counseling to learn to focus on the positive things each day rather than the negative. Gee, what a concept! Here's the idea:
1. Find a small enough journal that you can have with you at all times.
2. Write at least 5 things each day that:
a. Made you smile
b. You appreciated
c. Were positive events for you
d. Were direct blessings
3. These don't have to be long, just a short note or word is fine. ie. "Someone was kind enough to open the door for me."
I started mine on November 24, 2011 and I'm still going strong! You will find yourself looking for positive things. Don't believe me...TRY IT!! You'll be amazed!
Secondly, I have been using an app that I have fallen in love with. It's call My Fitness Pal. It is a calorie counter for your Smartphone. Now I know that there are many many apps for this particular area, but this one has been helpful in the sense that it has just about every food out there in it! Also, it has a barcode scanner, so you are able to just scan the food in your pantry rather than looking it up! It also calculates your exercise by providing additional calories that you have burned. Today is day 30 that I have been using it and I can honestly say it's working. I have lost 16.5 lbs. since November 7!!! It keeps me focused and motivated. This year I am NOT waiting until April to panic about wearing a bathing suit! By May I will be more than ready!
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