This has been a fabulous weekend. We have spent time with family and great friends. My boys have been active and happy. Most important, we have spent time together as a family. All weekends should be so great! Wait, I almost forgot!!!! Auburn and Alabama won this weekend. Florida fans there is always next time!
If you have been following along with The Yancey Plan then you have been cutting back on sugar for the last two weeks. This may have been more difficult than expected. I also hope that many of you are cutting back on artificial sweeteners as well as coke. Having fun yet?
I am stealing a great phrase from my great friend and mentor Vivian Layton. She is a source of inspiration for healthy living. Last year during Lent she "took on" 24/7. She made a decision to exercise AT LEAST 24 minutes a day SEVEN days a week. This can at times be difficult, yet putting our mind into taking the challenge will have us aware of our exercise habits. We know that exercise is important for our health. Next to stopping smoking, it is the number one most important thing we can do for our health. There is also new research showing it is also great for our brains!!!! Smarter, healthier, and why don't we like it?
I would love for everyone to experience the health benefits of exercise. Some of us are already exercisers, and some of us do not know where to begin. If you are someone that is not already into the exercise movement, JOIN US FOR 24/7!!! If you are someone who exercises three times a week, continue your routine and add 24/7. God made our bodies to MOVE!!!
I can hear many of you now "I don't have the time". MAKE THE TIME!!! Put your exercise on your calender as an appointment. Do not let anyone interfere with this appointment, it is important. Do you have 24 minutes first thing in the morning? Do you have 24 minutes at lunch? Dinner? Do you watch T.V. during the day for twenty-four minutes? If you answered yes then you have the time!
Invite your children to join you. I must confess that today I wanted to come home from church and watch Lifetime Television for Women. I know.... it's tacky and mindless. I know.... it is not quality T.V. That is why I LIKE IT!!! I was guilted into playing golf with Blake today and had a GREAT TIME!!!! The weather was beautiful and we talked, and talked, and talked, and talked, and talked some more (or he did while my ear fell off)!!!! I would never remember that program on Lifetime, yet I had a great day and memory with Blake.
I challenge all of you to take on the 24/7 plan this week. Continue on your mindful journey with sugar, coke, and artificial sweetener. We are well on the way to a healthier body, mind, and spirit. Our children? Yes - they are watching and learning!!!
Blessings -
Emmie
Way to go Jernigan Family. . .Fun 24/7! Get it? Got it!
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