Ms. Blueyes' Life

 As it's the first day of the month, so many people, including myself, always state, " NEW MONTH. NEW MINDSET. NEW PLAN " or something to that affect. I'm guilty of it myself - MANY MANY TIMES. But I'm seeing for myself, that it doesn't matter what day of the week or month you are at, pick THAT day and just do it! It's all in the mindset! I've noticed that most of my posts here lately have been dealing with mindset. So apparently, I've been dealing with this topic for quite some time! I know that it will finally "click" with me - but it all starts in just setting my mind to workout that day. Or eating "on plan" or just eating clean. One day at a time. One meal at a time. One workout at a time.  I've been reading a book by Gary Foster, PhD titled "The Shift" and it deals with 7 shifts in our mind to be able to conquer the negativity in our mental vocabulary. I'm writing them down and putting them on my bathroo...

 So here we are towards the end of October and some GREAT things are happening! I joined a challenge through a "company" called Built Different. They are amazing! I HIGHLY suggest that you check them out if you are looking for a coach or support. I would also recommend Kaitlyn Raymond as another resource... it all depends on what you are looking for and your goals. Well, through this challenge for the past 6 weeks, I started off strong, but then.... like always, started pooping out and didn't work out the way I wanted to, always stuck to plan, and the mindset STUNK! Well, there was a mini-challenge within this challenge - and I was 1 of 3 that won a $50 gift card AND an entry to the next challenge for the winter!!! WHAT!?!? ! This is what I needed to really put forth my best effort to get on this journey and finally lose weight and KEEP IT OFF!  With this, I've been binge watching episodes of THE BIGGEST LOSER and how the contestants came on to the show - watchin...