Day 30 of 30: Congratulations!!!!

DAY 30 of 30!

TIGHT BODY 30 DAY CHALLENGE!

You made it, CONGRATULATIONS! I hope this is the beginning of many successful 30 DAY CHALLENGES for you!

Today's Focus: REJOICE!

Yes, enjoy the fact you're on your last day! You see, it's really the journey that matters when you look back. It's the journey that brought you where you're at today. It's the journey that helped you learn about yourself along the way, helped you see your imperfections, your strengths, and helped you realize your 'limit' is something you've placed upon yourself. Yes, you CAN do it! 

When you participate in the 30 DAY CHALLENGE, you grow much along the way. There is a lot to be learned in a single day, combine that over 30 days and you've been exposed to all sorts of new possibilities. 

THE TIGHT BODY 30 DAY CHALLENGE is more than just going without for 30 days, it's an awakening of mind, body, spirit, and character. Participating in the 'exercise' of the daily blogs, and contemplating what each one means to you, is an integral part of your success, not only for 30 days, but for all future CHALLENGES, as well.

Many of our CHALLENGES are based on our perception of them. Many perceptions are then feed by emotion, and  

leads us either down a productive path, or a destructive path, 

depending on how you perceived it to begin with. 

As many of the CHALLENGERS have e-mailed me with their CHALLENGES (for personal reasons), I can tell you this: The majority involved eating. People who knew what to do but chose otherwise. People who have a basic understanding of eating healthy, and people who honestly just guess at what they're doing when it comes to eating. Others were about spending, drinking, and yet others involved being on the computer, way too much. Yes, we also had people who chose to drink more water every day, eat their vegetables, and get eight hours of sleep.

CONGRATULATIONS!

MANY, IF NOT ALL, EATING ISSUES HAVE AN EMOTIONAL COMPONENT. IN FACT, I BELIEVE SPENDING, DRINKING, COMPUTER ISSUES, AND ALL ADDICTIONS HAVE THE SAME UNDERLYING EMOTIONAL COMPONENTS. 

There is something that gives you pleasure, or perhaps takes you out of a stressful place to a comforting place, or gives you a sense of power, when you give in to temptations. What you need to realize is this, what started off as a comfort, becomes an addiction, and addictions do anything BUT give you power. 

In fact, in the long-run they will leave you feeling powerless, and out of control.

This is why it's crucial to learn and understand, your own feelings, and DEAL WITH THEM! Don't bury them, ignore them, stuff yourself silly trying to keep them down, drink, spend, or waste any of your precious time away! It's simply NOT worth it! I want you to think of this each time you're tempted, to be lulled away. Think about how much time, effort, and resources are utterly wasted by masking your problems instead of dealing with them. These addictions cost people their relationships, their dreams, their goals, and sometimes...even their lives! DO NOT BE DECEIVED. The interesting thing is, you're the only person who truly knows what you're thinking, how you feel about it, and the 'stress' factor on your body. Therefore,  

YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN TAKE CHARGE.

JILL'S TIP FOR YOU

If you notice anything you feel like you're starting to cling to, that isn't healthy, run from it! If your family wants you to buy cookies or candy every week at the store, it's a red flag, simply say, "No, we don't have to get those every week". This way you're not only reinforcing your new found habit, but you're also helping your children. Our children want what we teach them for the most part. If youngsters crave sweets, and want soda, etc., take a good look at your own habits. Yes, they will make decisions of their own while they're at school, etc., but your influence has a great impact on them. 

On to the next TIGHT BODY 30 DAY CHALLENGE cycle! Please, tell all your friends, family, co-workers, the postman, you get the idea, about the 30 DAY CHALLENGE! Give them the blogspot address and share the rewards with all you know. You never know, you could really have helped someone change their life, for the better! Be sure to tell them about the Face Book TIGHT BODY 30 DAY CHALLENGE, as well. 'LIKE' the page too, while you're at it! Be sure to add me as your friend if I haven't already, I'd like to stay in touch with you, and all your future success stories!

May your DAY 30 of 30 be filled with much gratitude, excitement, enlightenment, and peace. May your hearts be filled with hope and faith, and a new found belief in you and your own ability to make the changes you desire in your life.

Health and Hugs,

Jill