Season of Change

Okay so we all know it is the season of Lent and people tend to give up things until Easter.  I myself am not too religious but I love the idea of giving something up to better yourself.  I know, that isn't the true meaning of Lent but this is what I'm using it for.  (Sorry God..) Also, side rant on what I believe in: I do believe in a God, but I don' think that there is a right religion and I am accepting of all.  I also firmly believe in treating the Earth with respect and enjoying Mother Nature.  I believe in being in tune with your body, mentally and physically.  Just a little insight on what I think :) To each his own.  So I decided to give up alcohol for Lent. Yes, I said it, ALCOHOL.  I am trying to get more fit and this is one of the things holding me back.  When I tried to give up alcohol for health reasons for one month, I didn't really get a lot of support, considering when you hang out with your friends you mainly hang out at bars.  I feel like since I'm giving up alcohol for Lent, I will receive a lot more support.  So on Fat Tuesday I headed to the Crescent Moon with a bunch of my friends and had a blast! I drank a little too much and had a wicked hangover but it was worth it.  Those rum buckets are just so dang delicious.  Alli, Asiha, and I always have a blast on Mardi Gras.  Last year, Asiha and I danced on tables.  It didn't quite get to that level this year, but we all danced with this older guy that was a dancing/drunk fool.  It was hilarious.

So I said goodbye to alcohol for 40 days! Woo!  I am also doing 21 days to less anxiety.  This started on Monday the 23rd.  Pretty much everyday for 21 days you are supposed to do 21 minutes of meditation, 21 minutes of physical activity that elevates your heart rate, and eating a clean diet.  I am journaling what I eat and do throughout the day.  You are supposed to cut out alcohol, coffee, pop, and anything processed.  Being on day two its going really well!  I love this idea, and my friend Giz actually got me to do this with her. She also recommended this yoga app called Studio Yoga.  I highly recommend it.  It breaks down the the classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced, AND it breaks down the yoga sessions like yoga for runners, quick yoga fix, or yoga for back pain.  I have been pretty much using this everyday and I already feel so much more energized and healthier.  I also bought this book for Cory for Christmas and its called "The Little Book of Mindfullness"  He uses it to meditate and I have been using it too... Sorry Cory.  A HUGE shout out to Giz for introducing this 21 day to less stress to me and for that yoga app. You are my hero!

Yoga Studio App

10 min a day to less stress, more peace

 
 















I would love to hear about some things people are doing to better themselves whether it is for Lent or for other reasons!

Have a wonderful week!