Twenty Questions

Well, my miracle morning lasted all of one day. Perhaps that was not the right plan. While I have been pretty steady in eliminating alcohol, processed food and unnecessary carbs, I could have done better with my exercising and water intake. So rather than obsess about the negative I am joining my forever optimistic-glass is half full- gal pal in the magical 20 plan. It's really pretty simple. Do 20 healthy things per day. It could be related to food - eating something healthy, or refraining from an unhealthy choice, exercising, stress reducing activities or just random acts of kindness. Each week we will set aside $20 towards a fun weekend away. Also, on the 20th day of each month, we will have a free reward yourself day. In April, the 20th is Easter. So I see a guilt free Cadbury egg (or two) in my future.

Today is Mark's birthday, and as is our tradition, he brought home cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory. Thankfully, the magical 20 plan begins April 1st.

The new beginning

I finally began following my miracle morning plan. I have a simple exercise routine that's only ten minutes long, but enough to get the blood flowing. I also picked up a small devotional to read each morning with a Bible verse or two. This blog will serve as my writing. Of course there is silence and prayer.

The season of Lent begins today. Many of the elders in the church are fasting and praying. Each Wednesday they gather to pray together and open it up to others to join. Our schedule works for me to participate. Lent has been one of those times when I am all in or all out. One year I gave up coffee. For those who know me that was incredibly difficult. This year I am going liquid and raw, no alcohol and no coffee. I'm ready with soups, salads, some protein shakes, smoothies, and lots of water.

Since my writing in the morning is only 6 minutes, I can write the rest tonight.