Take The Leap!

I have not written in a few weeks but so much has happened that I believe I will have plenty of material for multiple blogs! 
That is me flying through the air.  A few weeks ago I went on a girls trip to my favorite place, Miraval in Tuscon, Arizona.  It has become a very special place to me.  Last year, while at Miraval, I learned about being Mindful and made the decision to become a life coach.  I spent the rest of the year studying and getting certified.

This year, I decided to try the Quantum Leap.  This is where you climb up a 35 foot telephone pole and get on to a one foot by 2 foot board, stand up and look around, say something profound and jump!  When I saw the climb, I thought I would never make it.  They made me go first.  Deep breath!  So, harnessed up and shaking, I started up the ladder.  Made it up there pretty quickly with no issues.  Now I needed to climb onto the actual pole.  The pegs or staples are spaced for normal height people.  I had to wrap my hand around the pole as I was climbing up to the next staple.  I was amazed that I could lift my body weight so easily.  I was able to get to the top at a normal pace.  Then I had to climb onto the teeny tiny platform.

It was a windy day and the pole was swaying from that height.  My legs were shaking as well.  I took awhile before I stood up.  I didn't want to give up and just fall.  The goal was to stand up on the top of the pole.  So, I did.  I stood up and just jumped. 

IT WAS AWESOME!

I never thought that I would be able to climb up a pole and jump off the pole 35 feet in the air.  I was amazed that I wasn't scared to leap.  I knew all was ok.

My take away from the exercise?  It is good to experience things that will make your heart beat a bit faster. I am in better shape than I thought.  It is ok to trust.  The rewards are amazing!  I still giggle when I think about it or see the pictures.

What will you find out about yourself if you were going to climb up and leap off of a 35 ft telephone pole?  How about if you go ahead and commit to that food plan.  What's the worst that could happen?  The best that could happen?

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Injury? 3 Ways to Keep from Gaining While Healing.

Last Saturday my legs decided to do a split in the middle of the Baton Rouge Hilton lobby.  Ugh.  This pulled several muscles in my left leg along with embarrassing me to the point of tears.  Actually the pull was very painful.  I have iced and applied heat, but for right now, all forms of exercise are on hold.  So, what does one do to avoid gaining a load of weight when you are sidelined?

1. Add some extra protein to my diet.  Chicken or fish.  Protein fills you up.  Must cut carbs because I am not doing the extra work to burn them off.

2. More water!  Water helps to fill you up as well.  So, I am going to be a water drinking fool.  It is a zero calorie snack!

3. Juicing.  I have a handy dandy juicer.  Since I am banded, getting down the daily recommended allowances has always been tough.  With my juicer, I can get loads of fruits and veggies in liquid form.

I plan on being back in action in a few days, but hopefully this will keep me from having to lose some weight once I am back in action.