Day Five

Today's exercise is about living our values and putting them in action.  While writing my values in action, I noticed that it looks very much like a plan.  My aha is that if I refer back to this lesson, I can use it to measure my success/hold myself accountable!  I had already taken steps to put my values in action (but didn't realize it).  One of those values is protecting my health.  Even though I was only 15 or so pounds overweight, I believe I am a bonafied food addict.  I noticed that I feel elated when I eat and that I'm probably eating because I like that feeling NOT because I'm hungry.   I pay attention to my feelings before I eat, which helps me eat "normal" portion sizes.  I drink a lot of water...pretty close to a gallon per day.  I lost 8 lbs pretty quickly just making these changes.  My values in action will make it easier to be honest with myself.