End of the August Fast (157 hits)

Well everyone, today is September 1st, so the August Fast has ended. Just to remind you of why I was fasting, was for both spiritual and health reasons. It was a humbling experience and I learned alot about myself in the process. I learned that I need to FORGIVE; not only others, but myself as well. There were some things that were subconsciously keeping me bound and chained up within my own emotions. Those things literally had me doing a lot of things to sabotage my own life, relationships and experiences, because I felt like I wasnt deserving of better things. Well, no more of that. I've forgiven myself and I feel so much better about that. There were also two other individuals whom I realized that I needed to forgive and release as well. I havent spoken to either of them in some time now, and they probably, in all of their arrogance, didnt realize that I had any unforgiveness toward them. Nonetheless, the forgiveness was not for them, but for me. Now, there is absolutely NO MORE unforgiveness in my heart. I can say that with all honesty. I feel like I am ready to move full speed ahead.

During this fast, I also realized that the foods I refrained from eating during this time (fried foods, sweets, sodas) are foods that I should refrain from at all times, or sporadically. So, right here, right now, I'm declaring that I am making a lifestyle change to me eating habits. I want to be at the weight that is proportionate to my height. That means, I have a whole lot of pounds to lose. And since its going to take more than changing my eating, I am also making a lifestyle change to exercising on a regular basis so that I have total fitness health. For the next 9 weeks, I will complete the C25K Running Challenge. See the details of this at http://thatwhichisme.blogspot.com.

I know that I can do this, especially since I came to realization of why my eating habit was so off track. It was emotional eating, plain and simple. And until I was able to release some things and some folks, I was not going to make the changes that I so desired. But the time came for me to face those harsh realities, facing the fact that I was hiding my real feelings and replacing that void with food. A hard pill to swallow, but I'm glad that I did. And I feel so much lighter already.

So join me, if you will, on the C25K running plan. You'll love it and feel better all at the same time. Posted By:
Wednesday, September 1st 2010 at 6:13PM
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