Move it Monday.
Davina
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one step.
So many things encourage major life changes. Huge steps. A complete overhaul. Sweeping changes. Innovative approaches. A completely new way to do things.
What I've found, and what the book I just started reading (One Small Step Can Change Your Life by Robert Maurer) says, is that small changes can have huge impact.
I've now lost 20 pounds. This didn't come because I made a major change, had surgery, cut major things out of my diet, or jumped on the latest diet craze wagon. I made small and consistent changes and those changes, over time, have yielded wonderful results.
I decided I would start getting some kind of exercise for 20 minutes a day. I just wanted to get my body moving. I made a small change in the amount of food I ate by taking a smaller portion and then leaving a little bit of food on my plate at each meal. Small things. I didn't decided to cut sugar or carbs or protein from my diet. Just to eat a little less.
Over time that little bit, those little steps, that 20 minutes have helped. In fact, they've made a big difference. I feel better about the way I look, my body is stronger, my muscles are leaner, and my heart is healthier. I love it.
What small step are you going to take?
small. STEPS.
Reader Comments (3)
Good for you Davina! I like how to take this approach, it makes things seem much for manageable!
I am so proud of you Davina. I have followed you on your "Mondays-Journey" and have truly enjoyed watching your progress and reading your inspiration thoughts. Although I may not have lost of ton of weight, I feel healthier and energized and feel better about the foods I put into my body. Cutting out soda, having one piece of chocolate instead of a box, walking to the post box instead of driving to the post office. All of it makes a difference and these same rules and tools can apply to so many other "obstacles" in our lives and society if others would seek it and apply it.
Thank you for being my "kick-in-the-butt-ring-leader" :)
Jessica, it really does!
Robin, thank you so much! I appreciate that you've stuck with me over all of these months! :) It's so true that just adjusting something that we usually do to make it more healthful will make a difference in the long run. Way to go on cutting out soda, cutting down on chocolate (a difficult one, I know!), and walking when you could drive. Awesome!!!