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A16 – Elevating Our Nutrition Wisdom

(What Works & What Doesn't Work) After a year of being a member of the Transformation community, I have learned through personal experience what works better for my body. This is different to what I used to have before, which was a lot of theoretical knowledge, but did not apply it. It's very satisfying to see and feel how my body has evolved and changed in a positive way. I have no doubt that I am in a very different situation n...

August 9, 2009 | comments (1) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A15 - Feel the Fear and Life Through It

When I am truly honest, I can see that *Fear* is the root cause of the majority of my problems: - Fear of feelings - Fear of pain - Fear of leaving my comfort zone - Fear of failure - Fear of success -> Oh yes!! This one too Instead of facing the fear head on or live through it, I would run away. I would act aggressive. Or even worse, I would try to hide it by numbing myself with alcohol. Unfortunately, this last habit turned against me...

August 7, 2009 | comments (1) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A14 - Transforming Beliefs

Before I joined T.com and participated in the Challenge, I insisted that I could do everything on my own. I thought I could set and reach goals on my own, even though I had countless examples of failed attempts to reach them. I do believe now, that I can reach those goals, but I cannot do it alone. There are forces like the power of a supporting community and the power of “Belief”, that have a central and fundamental role in maki...

August 5, 2009 | comments (0) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A13 – The Power of Giving

Giving and Helping are definitely some of the most energizing exercises there are.  Unfortunately that was a joy that for many years I did not feel. I lived in “self-centered” mode or even worse, it was more like “surviving” mode. I was confused and fogged up by what I was doing to myself. I was in a miserable path of self destruction due to my uncontrolled alcohol addiction. I could not see beyond the water ab...

July 18, 2009 | comments (1) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A12 – The Awesome Power of Words

Words, words, words!... Oh yes, and thoughts too!! I need to be aware of their power and how I used them, because I do know now that: Words create right or wrong environments Words can help or hold us back Words can empower or weaken us Words can strengthen or hurt relationships With words I can touch people and help them see their inner beauty With words I can get to know people and see their inner beauty Words are like food for the sou...

July 11, 2009 | comments (1) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A11 – Giving Up the Fight

“Half of getting what you want, is knowing what you have to give up to get it.”  When I reflect on this, I see two important parts to it. First, knowing what I want and what Transformation means to me. Second, knowing what am I willing to give up to get it. What do I want? I want to live feeling balanced and spiritually connected. I want to continue on my path of recovery and sobriety I want to feel strong, healthy and f...

July 2, 2009 | comments (4) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A10 - Reflect and Review

T1: Know Thyself, Where Thy Stand and Where Thy is Going I feels blessed to live in sobriety and I am very thankful for have received that second chance in Life. Now that I received that gift, I feel that is my responsibility to do the best I can with it. I am a person that is truly committed to improve using the opportunities and tools that I get every day, so I can help others. My Vision - The outside: (for 08/22/2009) I see a lean, s...

June 26, 2009 | comments (2) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A9 – Willingness To Learn

In my humble opinion, being willing to learn or being teachable is a vital principal that I need to constantly apply in life. In fact, the opposite brought me a lot of self destruction and pain. For many years, I thought I knew how to do things on my own. I thought I could control my drinking. I thought I was OK and had things under control.  For many years, I thought the problem was just a matter of simply saying no. The problem was j...

June 17, 2009 | comments (4) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A8 – Transforming my Lowest-Level Habit

“Don't lower my bar” As I continue to travel in the journey of recovery and growth with my AA and Transformation programs, I continue to uncover aspects about myself that were hidden after years of neglect, apathy or plain confusion. Now that I am tacking care of myself and I am taking consistent actions in the right direction, I feel like I am getting a clearer view. I am able to be more aware of myself and my surroundings. ...

June 17, 2009 | comments (3) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A7 - THE POWER OF RIGHT ENVIRONMENTS

What started as another failed attempt to loose weight, soon evolved into an important breakthrough and turning point in my life. Unfortunately for many years, I was in denial and kept on spiraling down, causing harm to others and myself. There was a bigger and more important problem that was causing the self destructive actions and patterns. Thank GOD, I was able to see the truth, accept that I am an alcoholic and ask for help. Onc...

June 11, 2009 | comments (0) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A6 - Transforming what you see

“Consciously focus on progress, not perfection” To say that my life has been transformed over the past months is short of an understatement. So many aspects of my life have changed in such a positive way, that it is mind bugling. To begin with, I was able to accept that I had a problem with alcohol, asked for help and now I am living in sobriety and recovery. At the same time, I decided to start taking care of my physical and men...

May 29, 2009 | comments (3) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A5 - The Power of Positive Pressure

I have set many self imposed goals and deadlines in my life, and to be honest I cannot remember accomplishing many of those goals or following through all the way until the deadlines. I would always start with a lot of enthusiasm, but a few weeks into the process, the impulse would fizzle down. In the end, little would get accomplished. In the rare occasion that I would stick with the effort for a while or I would start to see tangible resul...

May 28, 2009 | comments (1) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A4 - The Power of Purpose

9 months have passed since I accepted the truth about my alcoholism, I asked for help and I decided to take action based on the guidance I received. Today I realize and feel in my heart, that God saved me from a sinking ship and a storm I got myself into. Now it is my responsibility to do something and make it worth it. I must strengthen and energize this gift that I received, so I can be of service to others. But I don’t have to be saved f...

May 4, 2009 | comments (4) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A3 - Nutrition Program

This assignment has easy components and some a bit more difficult or challenging components.  The easy ones are to understand and put into practice the ideas behind the “Right Recipe” mentioned by Bill Phillips in his “Eating for Life” book.  I have been eating following those principals for almost 9 months and my body thanks me every day for it. I feel healthier and more energized.  The hard part, wh...

April 29, 2009 | comments (0) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A2 - Workout Program

April 2009     Schedule of workouts for the rest of April       Tue 04/21 Wed 04/22 Thu 04/23 Fri 04/24 Sat 04/25     C1 Walk 20 min Sk-NJ Dyn Stretch + ABS Power Walk 2 Miles Sun 04/26 Mon 04/27 Tue 04/28 Wed 04/29 Fri 04/30   ...

April 22, 2009 | comments (2) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)

A-1 Where am I now? and Where am I going?

A-1 - Where am I now? I am starting this beautiful and powerful journey on 04/18/2009. This is a REAL BEGINNING! I am truly committed to jump into this adventure and to take action every single day for the next 18 weeks which will end 08/22/2009. After taking a moment to look back and to take inventory, this is what I see: Where am I spiritually? Thanks to the fact that I came to realize that I am an alcoholic and that I am getting help f...

April 17, 2009 | comments (0) | Being the Change - Assignments for Round 2 Transformation 2 (ending 08/22/2009)