This Month Belongs to Me

One of the goals I wanted to accomplish before I leave Green Mountain was to put together my "This Month Belongs to Me!" cards.  I have learned so much here that it is impossible to retain it all and focus on everything every day.  So I decided to create one card for each day of the month that has one affirmation or GM teaching for me to focus on at a time.  When I get home, these will be printed, attached to colorful note cards, decorated, and laminated.  Each morning I will pick up the card, display it prominently in my home, and repeat it to myself at least three times.  I then plan to add the message on the card to my iPhone's calendar with an alarm setting to go off 3-5 times throughout the day. By the end of the day, I want to be reciting the cards in my sleep.  Darla taught us that it takes 300 repetitions to change our neuropathways.  So perhaps after a few months, some of these phrases or practices will become a part of me, replacing my negative self talk and diet mentality.  Below are my days...feel free to steal this if you are looking for a little inspiration in your life!

Day 1

I do this for me and no one can take it away.

Day 2

Today, think of where my food came from. 

Is it ‘real’?  Processed? 

How is it nourishing me?

Day 3

My body is a reflection of my mind.

Day 4

I have never regretted going for

a walk or swim.

Day 5

Give myself ridiculously small goals today.

Day 6

Do not stop strength training.

Cardio burns fat and makes my heart and lungs healthy.

Stretch until my face falls off!

Day 7

Something is ALWAYS better than nothing.

Day 8

Focus on my hunger today.  What is my hunger level before I eat?

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Day 9

Eat Mindfully

1.    Wait for Hunger

2.    Eat What I Want

3.    Eat Balanced Meals

4.    Get Focused!

Day 10

When looking to make a change, look for the easiest path.

Day 11

I am the only expert on my body’s journey.  Balance and mindfulness are my compass to my Green Mountain me.

Day 12

Nature is smart.

Natural is always better.

Day 13

To separate myself from my feelings, connect to my body through movement or through my senses.

Day 14

Check in with my strength training routine today.  Do I need to up my weight or my reps?  Do I need to add moves?

Am I sticking to my THR when I do cardio?  If not, how can I up my intensity so my workouts work for me?

Day 15

May I be kind.

May I be gentle.

May I be safe.

Day 16

We are only humans; we are not angels.

Day 17

Am I following the plate model for my

lunch and dinner?

Day 18

Practice Thought Stopping

1.    STOP!

2.    It doesn't do me any good to think about this right now.

3.    Visualize my relaxation place.

Day 19

Option Approach to ‘Fun’ Foods

1.    Do I really want it?

2.    How much is reasonable?

3.    Eat it mindfully!

4.    Let it GO!

Day 20

Feeling anxious or stressed?  Do my healthy rebel behavior!

Day 21

I decide when I am enough.

Day 22

Pay attention to my feelings and hunger.  Attention is the most basic form of love.

Day 23

Every moment is a choice and my next one can be a good one.

Day 24

Pay attention today to when my food loses its taste or appeal and stop eating.

Day 25

I am open to the possibility that I can love myself regardless of my weight the same way my loved ones can love me at any

size or weight.

Day 26

Am I being a chaotic eater today?  Am I having diet mentality thoughts today?

That’s your old way of thinking!

Day 27

Nourish myself through movement.

Day 28

How I talk to myself effects how I feel and what I do.

Day 29

It doesn't matter if I can’t yet move to body positivity and love.  It only matters that I move away from self-hate and criticism.

Day 30

Give myself enough space to connect to myself.

Day 31

Give myself permission to weigh in today.

I am more than a number on the scale.

How do I feel aside from that number? Strong? Happy? Healthy?

Accepting of my body?