Discipline and Dedication

It's been a while since I've felt dedicated to a plan. Creating the "100 Days of Tracking" goal has helped me achieve this lately.  I guess because it's a simple goal, tracking what I eat "no matter what."  It can't get anymore doable than that, yet it's always been a problem with me for years.  I eat over my total calories, succumb to sweets, or binge, and I'd feel like I failed. I end up starting all over again or giving up on the goal. This way, I get a sense of pride, no matter what, and boy, do I need to feel some pride. Three years of failing and beating myself up for it, has taken a toll on my self-esteem.

Excerpts from: How to Acquire Self Discipline,
by Sanjay Behuria

What is self-discipline?
Self-discipline is a code of conduct one prescribes for oneself and follows under any circumstances towards achieving a particular goal.

A Daily plan for self-discipline:

Wake up time
Wake up activity
Physical exercise, Breathing exercise and Meditation
Reflection, Appreciation and Affirmation
Create an Intention of the day
Daily activity includes at least one activity towards goal and purpose
Family time and time for loved ones
Reading
Playtime
Journal your day
Attitude of Gratitude

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Today we plan to go visit my parents. I'm taking the "1001 Classic Commercials" with me, I'm sure my mom will enjoy them.  No walking planned, I need to take a rest after yesterday.

Mary Higgins Clark's book, "Just Take My Heart" is getting "very" interesting. I love her style of writing. I remember reading her first novel, "Where Are the Children?" and her second, "A Stranger is Watching" back in the mid to late 70's when I was a teen. I couldn't put the book down, I took it with me everywhere:)  When I go through all my books, I plan to look for these again.


Well, I will write my total calories, later on.

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PM Update: 1,416 calories for the day.