As I continue sharing some of my New Year's resolutions with you in the "Heart, Mind, Body & Soul" format of my upcoming book The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul, today I want to focus for a few moments on "Body".
This year, rather than do my usual "lose ten (or more!) pounds", my focus is on good health. I'm not on one prescription medication and a vitamin regimen recommended by my doctor. But I HATE taking pills - so last year, I frequently skipped those medications several times a week. This year, I'm resolved to gulp down those pills -- even the big ones -- and to say a prayer of thanksgiving for my good health every time I do so.
Along with this simple resolution, I've resolved to keep on top of my own doctors' and dentist appointments and to ensure that my sons keep theirs as well.
I also want to make it the gym or outside for exercise a minimum of three times per week.
And, oh yes, about those ten pounds...
That one's easy. I am having a hysterectomy tomorrow. So my "body" resolution is to do what it takes to help my body heal. In this case, it might be "not doing" things. That's going to be hard! After I heal, I will try working toward a healthy exercise plan.
Posted by: Barb Szyszkiewicz, sfo | January 07, 2010 at 02:25 PM