Sometimes you just have to say I need a change for ME. As Ive shared in the past, starting January 1st of this year I had in my mind that I was going to shed some weight, get healthy and learn more ways to eat better and get fit. I wanted my 40th year to be my best year in terms of how I felt about myself and going after my dreams. I wanted to be able to work hard and realize the results of my dedication so I could help others who may have the same struggles I have had with weight or a less active lifestyle, which can eventually lead to illness, depression etc.... As the months passed, I worked hard and did the best I could do as a beginner at working out consistently. I didnt know exactly what to do so I did some research and looked at pictures for inspiration. I also made a vision board so I had a constant reminder of where I wanted to go! I never gave up, even though like everyone else I fell a few times. Each time I got off track I pulled myself back and reminded myself of my goals and where I needed to be to be successful in achieving them. I wrote myself notes, I told people what I was doing so they could hold me accountable, I addressed any negative thoughts, I got on an excellent nutritional plan and continued to visualize where I wanted to be. I poured over pictures of people who were fit and healthy and learned from their habits. In recent months I have heard from people who have said they see a big difference. I watch the reactions from those who havent seen me in a while, and sometimes their faces say it all. Now, I have felt different and I have had to buy a few new things to wear, but we are our own worse critic. I didnt really see the complete change until last night when I began to look at pictures from a year ago right before I decided to make a change. I did some side by side comparisons and now I can see. I can say I am happy about what I saw last night. I am proud of the work Ive done. I can finally see it, but what I am most proud of is the fact that I stuck to my goals. I also learned that weight loss and/or getting fit and changing your lifestyle is a journey. It is every bit MENTAL as it is physical and maybe even more so because you have to face yourself. You have to confront your thoughts and impressions of yourself. You have to reprogram your thinking. You have to say I deserve to be healthy and happy. You have to fight on the days your mind and body are telling you to give up. You have to say no to your favorite treat. You have to decline some outings so you can reach that next milestone. You have to make some sacrifices BUT I assure you the journey is worth it! Today, I have more clarity. I have more energy. I am excited and passionate about staying healthy and happy and fit. I am excited that I get to help others take their journey and share their wins. I am ready now for phase 2 of my journey. As a coach, I recognize that I have many tools, but I also need to be able to recognize when I need a bit of coaching too. I have gotten to my weight goal and that is exciting, but you always have to have more goals, so now I will push to maintain the weight but build a lean and stronger body. I will rely on another coach to help me get there and I am excited. The next three months will be challenging but I am ready!!! I am sharing my phase one pictures in hopes that it will let you know that you can do whatever you put your mind to!! And when you do that....then do something else. Continue to learn, continue to push yourself and continue go after the life you want!!! As always, I am here. Have a wonderful week!
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 13:28:46 +0000
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