And I'm Feelin' Good - Ryan

So, as you can tell by my previous post, I was involved in a sort of mini crisis as I'd managed to fall into a pattern of over indulgence toward the beginning of the week. But instead of falling in to a mindset of self defeat or waiting for "Monday" to come before I could start fresh again, I managed to finish off the week with great results. It's Sunday and I've not had a sip of alcohol since Wednesday; it honestly amazes me JUST how good you feel when you give your body a break. I know it is pretty much common sense but I'm a firm believer that lessons sometimes need to be learned over and over before they stick.

Of course, the fruit and veg factor has been through the roof for me. I always made them a part of my regular diet before the challenge, but really paid little attention to just how much a part they were. Now I know that I'm easily including around 7-9 servings each day (and racking up the extra points, whoop, whoop). This is another aspect that has helped me feel great.

Last night I had an especially intense and amazing experience. I attended an event called "Conscious Indulgence" which is part of the "SelfCentered Tour (http://www.getselfcentered.com)." The SelfCentered Tour involves a growing group of individuals looking to find ways to remain centered in an often tumultuous and increasingly urban world. Conscious Indulgence was pretty much a showcase of what they offer. It began with a chocolate meditation, followed by breath work (culminating in a near high...seriously, I was tingling all over); a public display of meditation (imagine a group of 25 sitting on the sidewalk on Kettner at 9:30pm meditating while people and cars pass by and the plans thunder overhead); partner meditation and connection; and groovin' tunes. This was a truly wonderful experience that left me joyous, centered and completely wiped out. I'm happy to share more about this with anyone interested. Oh, and did I mention that I racked up LOADS of points with all that meditation?!?!

Anyway, this week started on the wrong foot, but is definitely set to conclude wonderfully. I can only hope that the remainder of this challenge goes so well.
Have a great week everyone!