Week Three: The Challenge is on!

I must admit, that although no Diet Coke has entered this body, I have been quite lackadaisical in my attempts to improve my eating habits. Some days have been good, but others definitely need to be better.

My thought process has been one day at a time, but at the same time, I wasn't moving forward in progression, or moving as quickly as I would like. My future haunts me for many reasons. I think it is because I see the weight of my decisions today and the power they possess for tomorrow. Desire is great, but you have to act upon that desire in order to reach your dreams.

I was watching the BYU channel yesterday before church, and it was showing a Devotional given by Elder Richard G. Scott. The Title of the Talk was: To Establish a Secure Foundation for Life.

There was a portion that struck me. My A-HA moment came, and I realized the change I needed to make. He said:

"Whatever path you follow, please establish for yourself a must-be-accomplished goal to acquire a better understanding on the Atonement... This may seem to be a significantly added burden that you cannot realize because of the press of all else you are required to do...I testify that your understanding of the Atonement and the insight it provides for your life will greatly enhance your productive skills you acquire..."

The past few weeks, I have been telling myself that there is no need to set a goal, just to my best and someday...

But the reality is, I am only stalling my own progress. I am missing the future I want, and I can feel it slipping away because of the choices I am making today. So I need a goal, a "must-be-accomplished goal." This is definitely something that I have been avoiding, but if you have been reading, you know that this is what I need to do, as much as I do! I am sure that there are some of you who are screaming, "Come on already, just get to work!" And, you are right!

The goal:

By Christmas I have lost

52 pounds.

That is 2 pounds a week.