day one: and so it begins

It seemed like a perfect sign that on the first day of the 30 day challenge, I had 2 days off in a row (today and tomorrow) - what an amazing way to start my challenge off right, with a workout at the JCC, a bike ride up to the Uptown studio and then the hour long Moksha Class. Whether it has been intentional or not, my personal practicing has been pushed out of my schedule lately for teaching, work, errands, and time with people I love.

Regardless, it felt amazing to be back. I haven't sweat that much in a long time and I think I got rid of a lot of junk that my body was needlessly holding on to. I also saw Beth Moutrey, an old student from the Danforth studio today in class, so amazing to see such a bright happy smiling face.

The other component of the challenge, that I suppose I should bring up, is the fact that Monique and I are doing a "no-refined sugar" challenge as well. Which, because it is only refined sugar you would think wouldn't be hard - but this basically translates into "no-junk food". I can have my own baking with cane sugar or raw sugar, which when you think about it, isn't that bad for you, because it is usually a special thing to make your own cookies - it's the automatic response to grab the chocolate coated energy bar or the addiction based impulse to point to the blueberry muffin at Second Cup and say "that one", which is what I want to avoid. Changing my mind and becoming more aware of the food that I put into my body.

It feels like the start of something really great. The sun is shining, my day is great.