1) I've been practicing for 6 months already, as opposed to that being my first time doing Bikram ever.
2) I eat a much healthier diet. That 30 day challenge is what kicked off my life changing ways, whereas now I've been living that healthier lifestyle for 6 months.
3) That was August and New York was experiencing a record breaking heat wave. This is February... and while it is still a record breaking-ly warm winter, the temperatures outside are a good 50 degrees warmer than they were in August. This undoubtedly makes the room a different kind of hot--yes, they regulate the temperature so it stays around 105-110 degrees regardless of what the temperature outside is, but when they open the window to cool things down, extremely cool air washes over you instead of just a breeze of more 110 degree air.
Regardless, it's by no means EASY. Just easiER. I've had my days where I felt awful and blacked out and had to sit out of postures... but surprisingly... none of them where the 3 days I was doing my juice cleanse. You may recall that this past Saturday, Sunday, and Monday I did another Blue Print Cleanse. 6 juices a day and as much water as you want to drink, but nothing else. I FELT AMAZING. I had so much energy and felt so wonderful. It's really a testament to the fact that what you put into your body is DIRECTLY related to how you feel. I'm going to stay as gluten and dairy free as possible--while allowing myself to indulge every once in a while (BENANDJERRY'SHALFBAKEDFROYO). Because it feels good to feel so good!
I also discovered Google calendar... and now my OCD list making ways are even more fully satisfied. Sunday I spent about an hour plugging my upcoming week into the calendar. Day by day. Hour by hour. Work, meetings, yoga, lunch, writing this blog, and yes, even breathing (for singing... but still)--all color coded and set into the schedule. And it's amazing. I've gotten SO MUCH DONE. I've had "sell dresses on ebay" on my to do list for, I kid you not, TWO YEARS--and I finally did it. I even scheduled when my down time would be--to allow myself some me time for watching my shows--like New girl, 30 Rock, Modern Family, Parks and Rec, etc--and it's amazing... I have trouble relaxing now because I feel like I should be doing something. Lord I hope this burst of motivation and positoovity lasts. Cause I am kickin' some major bootay.
Now, if only all this positoovity and hard work would start reflecting in my acting career... but it's a journey and it's fun and I am gonna try to enjoy the ride (what I tell myself daily)!!! So until next time, fellow life travelers, I bid you a beautiful week and will leave you with this little ounce of fun.
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