One Day Closer

Today's workout taught me something very important:
I am not my body, I am what I put in it.
What I mean by that is I define myself by how I treat myself. By using positive reinforcement and only putting good things in my body, I shape the kind of person I want to be. If I am positive with myself, then I can learn to be positive with others. If I only put good things into myself then I can put only good things into others.
This journey of mine keeps getting better and better. I feel better for every healthy choice I make, which only encourages me to make more.
Today in class I had one of my finals. My professor had asked that we bring snacks to share after we were done with the test, so that we could socialize and end the semester on a happy note. I didn't want to buy anything sweet because I knew that I would be tempted to eat it, and I am off sugar. Instead I bought some chips and a fruit cup for myself. When I went to class, I dropped off my chips and sat back to eat my fruit cup at my desk. Sitting there, watching other people eat the sugary and processed food was not as hard as I thought. In fact, I think...no, I KNOW I enjoyed my fruit more than I would have enjoyed the junk.
I even gave away my bags of chips so I wouldn't have to bring them home. I know myself well enough to know that if the junk is in my possession, I will eat it. If I don't buy it, keep it, or take it from others, I will not have to worry about the temptation.
I feel better about my decision and making it today only made my resolve stronger. Then, I went for a run even when I didn't feel like it and now, I feel wonderful!
ready to take on the world...
except now it is time for bed. I still have to work tomorrow.
but first, SHOWER TIME
Until next time,
H.