Day 2

Day 2 11 AM

I began my walk today with a great sense of anxiety in my body and mind. I was looking forward to my walk that is not where the anxiety was coming from . It was from my life. I notice also that when I drink a cup of coffee in the morning it heightens the feelings of fear. I am giving up drinking coffee and I will now switch to tea and see how that effects me.

I live in the county on a beautiful equestrian farm. I have many acres of pasture and woods to talk my morning walks in. I found today when I walked alone I had more of a connection to my body. I was not up in my head so much. Yesterday on day one I walked with someone else and talked. Today I was feeling more. I was feeling not only the pains in my knees and hip joints but also my buttocks. I began feeling muscles I have not felt in a long time. I began squeezing my butt cheeks and tightening my ab muscles.

I went for a second round today and doubled my time and my distance. I felt a sense of accomplishment. I felt less anxiety and more energy when I finished.

Yahoo!

COACH -

As you know, I am allergic to caffeine and drink decaf only so I still get to enjoy the great flavor of coffee.I admire your commitment and trust that your daily walks will become a welcome regime.

ME -

I have had the feeling before and been aware of it but now I am committed to getting rid of the effects coffee has on me.