Talk about having my Word of the Year show up front and center. Green Mountain at Fox Run (GMFR) is a place where what I know to be true in regards to health, food, weight, exercise, and body image is practiced on all levels. And during this week I will be immersed in this practicing.
I plan to do a more comprehensive and detailed review when I get back, but in the meantime I’ll share some bits and pieces as I go along.
I took my first ever Nia class! I loved it and was surprised that I loved it. What a great way to start the day. Yes, I can imagine rolling out of bed and doing this…
You can never be too mindful. I like to think that I do a pretty good job of it “in real life” but with no outside distractions, and lots of reminders, it quickly became obvious to me that when it comes to listening to my body’s cues for hunger, rest, and movement, the more practice the better.
I am reminded that practice means improvement and catching myself sooner, not “never again” or “always.”
We don’t have to tabulate, calculate, measure, time, and chart every second of our lives in order to see progress…often the best progress is intangible and immeasurable.
Intrinsic inspiration is infinitely better than extrinsic motivation.
Physical investments are just as important as financial ones, if not more so.
Mindful eating is both short-term (while you are eating) and long-term (how do you feel not just immediately afterwards, but the next day…or the next week?). Oh, and being mindful doesn’t necessarily mean sitting alone, quietly, while you eat, with no distractions.
I finally met someone else who not only does not set goals, she doesn’t feel that she should set them. This miraculous woman is Darla Breckenridge, a psychologist and cognitive behavior specialist who teaches a variety of classes here at GMFR.
It’s all about experimenting, playing, and figuring out what works for you, not what you “should” do. How do you feel when eat a certain way? How do you feel when you move a certain way? Think a certain way? Don’t like it? Doesn’t feel good? Well, try this other way instead…
In each moment, we have a choice.
To be continued…I’m going snowshoeing!
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Loving it, Karen!!
Sounds like a great adventure!
LOVE this quote and often re say it over and over to myself “In each moment, we have a choice.” because it is an empowering and mindful phrase that always brings me back to the here and now. Thank you for sharing your time there!
Sounds like you are having a great experience. Thanks for letting us share it with you:)
It’s all about experimenting, playing, and figuring out what works for you, not what you “should” do. How do you feel when eat a certain way? How do you feel when you move a certain way? Think a certain way? Don’t like it? Doesn’t feel good? Well, try this other way instead…
In each moment, we have a choice.
Karen – isn’t it all about the above! What works for one does not automatically work for another! I have been saying that for years! What I do is not what another would want to do & vice versa.
I can’t wait to read more!!!!
So awesome! I can’t wait to hear all about your adventures there. Nia is the bomb diggity! I went with Susan Ito when I visited her, feel in love and have not been able to find one near me since
Maybe I shoud re-start the search!
“We don’t have to tabulate, calculate, measure, time, and chart every second of our lives in order to see progress…often the best progress is intangible and immeasurable.” – Thank you for this reminder, Karen! I tend to be so black and white anymore. Hard to rid myself of that “all or nothing” attitude!
Sending YOU a postcard saying… “Wish I was there!” LOL!
Have fun snowshoeing!
Next up? A Nia class. I’ve never heard of it but it sounds like fun, and the one in my area is at the right time of day for me. I’m so excited. You are a wealth of ideas and information. Thanks!
It sounds like you are really enjoying yourself. I’m intrigued by the session with Darla… trying to get my head around that concept.
Deb
In each moment, we have a choice.
It is so simple, and yet, so difficult sometimes, to remember that we always have a choice. Thank you Karen, I’ll carry these words with me today and they’re sure gonna help me.
Thanks for sharing Karen. Hope you continue to have a positive, life-affirming experience.
Thanks for taking us with you, Karen, to Green Mountain at Fox Run. It sounds absolutely fabulous and like you are making the most of your time there. Snowshoeing indeed! I love the idea of getting rid of our “shoulds.” Just the other day, a friend told me to stop shoulding all over myself.
I was overjoyed when I found out my gym had a Nia class on Monday evenings. Soon after joining I went to observe the class, and realized that it would be a while before I can do that, but when I can, I’m going to!
I love hearing about your experiences and insights at GMFR!
I am enjoying reading about your trip again retrospectively and with an eye on what I’ll write for your giveaway. Thank you for your support on my blog, Karen. I appreciate it, and am grateful for what you share here and there as well—and in our group, too. xoO
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