True North Day 6

True North 
Day 6



Hi there, 
Hope you're great! 

Not feeling too well. Kinda feel like I would throw up if I moved too much. It is such a benefit being here with no decisions to make or work to do. We just need to rest. My hips have been killing me. Hopefully the massage and chiro help that tomorrow. They say you can get lower back pain as the kidneys are processing toxins but I don't think that's it. 

The video we mention on the vlog is from Dr Mindy Pelz with an hour by hour timeline of what happens to your body when you water fast. Really good. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjNChGkQLRo

And... I mentioned the 4 things they found that help people most with willpower and decision making in The Willpower Paradox video by Dr. Lisle (coauthor of The Pleasure Trap) : 
1) Organize your room (environment)
          And set your workout clothes out before you go to bed. 
2) Eat something healthy first and then decide if you eat what's tempting you. 
3) Delay eating what you want for a period of time and then decide. 
4) Get good sleep. 
They studied willpower and decision making and these 4 factors make the difference between people who can stick to their goals and people who can't. 

Reading a lot and just hanging out. I'm fasting from pleasure TV so I don't just zone out and numb myself. Hoping to hear new things from God and knowing he's at work on my behalf through this weird experience. 

Love to all. C


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  1. NancyDecember 14, 2019 at 3:37 PM

    I look forward to seeing you ladies. Have a good night. Love you.

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