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It's amazing how much exercise and a balanced diet benefits the body. I think, here in our Western society, we tend to expect instant results (and at no sacrafice). So when the exercise and diet aren't working instantly (or WE just aren't working), we give up. Kapow!!! Just like that. And it's easily justified.

But I have HAD to stick with this thing because I made a commitment to it. I've commited to being more disciplined. And even though right now that has not manifested into marathon training, 20 hours a week at the gym, or only eating raw vegetables, I am making great progress. Days are up and down - they will always be. But it seems easier to push through them now that I've got a momentum going. It seems easier to choose to eat healthier, without being too stubborn about it (or legalistic). It seems easier to wake up at 5am to go for a long hard walk or an easy jog (because that's where I'm at right now; again, not a marathon runner). It even seems easier to make sure I don't go a whole day without spending some time in the Word.

On top of this, I feel so much better! When I'm tired, I know it's because I'm actually tired...and not because I'm lazy or lathargic. I have more energy during the day, my mood is way better, my body feels more refreshed and lighter, and I even feel a lot more beautiful. It's only been, what? Three weeks? And I'm seeing the fruit of even just the physical aspect of it.

So now it leads me to step two: setting new goals. The first goal was just to begin creating discipline as a habit. Now that that has begun to happen, I need a challange. A really good, but obtainable challange. Folks, tell me: What are your suggestions?