Preperation To Resist Temptations!

The mere thougth of starting a 10 day challenge can make me hungry!  PREPARATION TO RESIST TEMPTATION is the key to success.

What is a temptation?  A strong feeling of wanting to have or to do something especially somthing that is bad for you.  There will ALWAYS be temptations out there.  Even the most moral person in history, Jesus Christ, was tempted.  He resisted!  Wings and a prayer, right.  Wrong!  It's called PREPARATION!  Jesus spent his whole childhood and adolescence studying God's word to stay focused.  Me...I do too and when it comes to health and fitness, taking others along for the ride keeps me focused, too!

The result of temptation can be one of two things, per temptation...1)  Win against it or 2) Lose the battle. 

What are YOUR temptations?  Message me and let me know.  When you write these things down the temptations start to have a light shine on them and you will have a winning chance! 

Deb's temptations
1) SWEETS!
2) eating my kids leftovers or leftovers in general
3) eating to avoid future hunger
4) sleeping rather than getting up before kids to workout
5) spending "family-time" exercising

Temptations begin as a thought and grow until they become a decision then an action.   So why not cut those temptations off at the thought process!!  Replace those thoughts with healthier thoughts and guess what happens...a choice is made....Finally an action.  YOU WIN AGAINST THAT TEMPTATION!!!

Deb's preparation against temptation:
1) buy and/or eat healthier food before the sweets
2) have kids clean off their own plates
3) have healthy meals on the go so I don't have to over-eat ahead
4) set alarm and get a wake up buddy to get the workout over in the am
5) plan family time activities like jumping on a trampoline, going for walks, playing tag, biking, etc.

Again, getting your thoughts on paper or telling someone your temptations gives you a head start at winning the battles!!

Get to know yourself on paper.  Keep a written journal during your 10 day Challenge and refer to it!  Know that you can overcome!  If you lose the battle of temptation, guess what...forgive, learn and move on better prepared!

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