The Temple of Sin

Your body is your temple. I wholly believe that people should respect their bodies and should love themselves. Your body is all you've got and you should not take that for granted. This past year I began to realize this more and more as I watched my own body deteriorate. I made the decision last year to better my self and my body in small steps. I had begun eating more whole and organic foods, less sugar and fatty foods, I started taking yoga classes and focusing on every little ache - each warning my body is giving me.

Unfortunately, that didn't seem to be enough. I need to really shape up and take better care of myself. This weekend I passed a kidney stone! Yuck! and time and time again people are telling me "boy you've gained a lot of weight". When I went on a bike ride with my hubby, I had to stop every few blocks to catch my breath. It's time I make BIG changes.

This year I've decided to:
- Cleanse my system - I decided on a liquid cleansing, where I will only have liquids (milk, water, broth, etc)for a few days, then slowly introduce my body to my new diet
- Change my diet - eat mostly whole and organic foods, avoid processed foods, eat less red meat, cut back A LOT on Sugar and Salt, avoid fried anything, and drink more water
- Cut back on drinking - liquor hasn't been very good to me... to my mind or body. I'm going to take it easy and have a drink or two at social events. Besides, it bloats.
- Get off my ass! - Besides yoga, I need to do a lot of cardio. I'm going to walk as much as I can. I also plan on dusting off my stepping machine. I might even join a gym.
- LOVE MYSELF! - I'll be taking a lot more time for ME. I will decline on social events after a rough day at work and curl up under the covers with a good book. :)


I will keep you all updated on my progress. I hope you decide to treat your body like your temple before it's too late. Love yourself and others will follow ;)