Mantra for the Journey - Week 3

"I made up my mind not to care so much about the destination, and simply enjoy the Journey"
                                                                                                                       ~David Archuleta

What is a mantra? Here is what the dictionary says:

Noun:

1. A word or sound repeated to aid in concentration in meditation.

2. A statement that is frequently repeated; a characteristic formula or refrain. 

I have always been one that believes in the Journey more than the destination. It is important to get to where you are going, but it is even more important to enjoy what you see and experience along the way. When you are in such a hurry to get where you are going you never know what life lessons you will miss.

A mantra that my daughter has heard from me many times in her life is: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger". That is one I repeat to myself too when things seem tough. We should both be pretty strong by now.

What is your favorite mantra?

SELF-PORTRAIT OF THE WEEK

WEIGHT

This week I lost: 2.5 lbs. 

Total weight loss so far: 3.5 lbs.

EXERCISE

The quest for toned arms is on...

I found this video on youtube of a great 20 minute toned arm workout:

http://youtu.be/lY6SZoUcuAE

I can do two of the three reps on this video after starting this week. Next... moving up in hand weights.

FOOD

After trying many varieties of greek yogurt here are my personal favorites...

Love the flavor of this one, it has a little thinner consistency.

This is probably my favorite, a little thicker consistency and great flavor.

Have a great week and ENJOY THE JOURNEY!