Another box sorted - this one was full of shoes.

Lunch and dinner were both out, and I managed to avoid all bread, baked goods and pasta. The meal on my left is not mine. I had chicken, which came with refried beans that I didn't eat. I has some guacamole salad instead.

Lunch was tilapia and grilled vegetables.

Took the stairs again today.

Day 1

Today was easier than I imagined. I took the stairs, stayed away from bread and baked goods, and drank only water. I'm about to read my first chapter in the 40 days book.

Instead of one box from the basement - I organized two boxes. I freecycled two things (including the butter tubs to the left), and threw away a lot. I also found a cool old raincoat that I forgot I had.

I watched "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham," and it was excellent.

T-2 Days

Also...take a photo every day to record the journey.

T-3 Days

So, the 40-day Boot Camp will look like this:

1) "40 Days of Fruitful Living" - read every day

2) Bread/baked goods - none

3) Exercise/life weights - every day

4) Sort a basement box - every day

5) Soda - none

The list might be longer before Wednesday...

T-6 Days

Here are the things that I think will make the biggest impact during boot camp time:

Exercise
Water
Bread
Weights
Sort Boxes in Basement
Cooking
Book ("40 Days of Fruitful Living")
Prayer

T-8 Days

More thought, and more thought. There's a lot to consider, and a lot to do. If I overwhelm myself, I won't do any of it. I have several events planned during this time that will put a burden on any boot camp activities. The most difficult thing that I anticipate is making time for exercise - but that's probably the most essential part of the boot camp.

T-9 Days

I started to make a list of things that I believe would be good to include in the boot camp:

drinking water
taking vitamins
giving up bread
lifting weights
walking
reading "40 Days" book
learning something new
doing good works
go through basement boxes
writing book
...and more...

The question is - what will make the biggest difference if I do it for40 days straight?

Then, the Girl Scout Cookies were delivered. Damn.