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| I made it! |
I mean to be honest, some days are better than others ~ but when you are away it is SO HARD to get back in the swing of things EVEN WHEN you work out while you're on vacation ~ {details on my workout while in NY coming soon}!
Even though I worked out while I was away, it is something about being home and jumping back into your own regimen that makes it a tough adjustment. To be honest, it is really all mental!
Last week was my first week being back home after enjoying a fulfilled week in NY. It was to the point that I literally had to tell myself to just SHUT UP AND DO IT!
It was like I was my own personal trainer and I couldn't stand myself. Driving to the gym, using gas..blah blah blah...I thought to myself "ebby if you don't pick up your speed you're going to get it!" It is like you reach this point in your journey where you can do one of two things:
- Push harder to get past your plateau and step your game up OR
- Get lazy and be content with where you are
The choice is really yours and no one else's. When you fail, it's on YOU - when you win, it's on YOU!
My weight loss journey is not a fad, something to do because it's "hot" right now or me busting my butt for a special occasion to get into a fabulous dress...rather, this is A LIFESTYLE CHANGE ~ a serious decision I made to become a healthier me.
For the first time in a long time I decided and made up my mind that it was time to get this done, I owe it to myself and I am worth the change - AND SO ARE YOU!
For the first time in a long time I decided and made up my mind that it was time to get this done, I owe it to myself and I am worth the change - AND SO ARE YOU!
"Has the journey been tough?" HECK YEAH...but it is so worth it!
A friend if mine told me a while ago, she said "ebby when you are ready, you will make it happen." Those words stuck with me and here I am!
I got fed up one day, started crying about my weight and the pain in my knees and decided I wasn't going to be my own sob story.
I got fed up one day, started crying about my weight and the pain in my knees and decided I wasn't going to be my own sob story.
What's the use of complaining about something if you're not going to change it ~ SHUT UP ALREADY and just DO IT!
NO MORE DARN EXCUSES!
NO MORE DARN EXCUSES!
So I say to you, when you are ready to tackle that thing you've been saying you were going to do and been procrastinating with ~ you will just SHUT UP AND DO IT ~ make it happen for yourself - and you WILL get it done.
You will find a new energy in you, a new desire and a burst of adrenaline to make things happen not for anyone else but FOR YOURSELF!
You will find a new energy in you, a new desire and a burst of adrenaline to make things happen not for anyone else but FOR YOURSELF!
Everything in you...mind, body and soul has to be all in ~ not one toe in and the other out..no we want the entire foot, leg, ankle, hips, body, weave, wigs, lashes...ALL OF YOU!
It is only when you put your all into it and your best foot forward that you will in turn reap the benefits of what you've sown!
Remember, this is YOUR life and YOU are worth it!
Now SHUT UP AND DO IT! As my virtual mentor Oprah Winfrey would say "Live your best life."
WE GOT THIS - You're a winner!
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| Made it around Central Park - details on that experience coming in the next blog later on this week - STAY TUNED! What I wore? #SWAG shirt and Leggings: TJ Maxx {where I get most of my workout clothes} Sneakers: Nike Airmax |
I completely agree with you. We get in our ways and I think the worst part is when we are doing something temporarily!
ReplyDeleteI've restarted a new challenge in July..healthy living and eating for the entire family not just me. Feels great..everyone eating well...
You really are inspirational to read! I know how that first picture of you feels. Story of my life as well. I'm having to ease into exercise slowly. Today I spent 15 minutes on the bike trainer (this thing that lets me ride my own bike like a spin bike at home). Then my iPod mini ran out of juice, because I'd only just dug it out of the gym bag where it's been gathering dust for 2 months.
ReplyDeleteI've recharged the iPod and I'm going to give it a go again tomorrow. GO YOU, beautiful lady!
I LOVED reading this! I can relate to this entire post, especially
ReplyDelete"It is like you reach this point in your journey where you can do one of two things:
1.Push harder to get past your plateau and step your game up OR
2.Get lazy and be content with where you are". I've totally been there. This post was totally inspiring and I'm beyond proud of you and your accomplishments, your transparency and truth about this fitness journey (it's not a piece of cake--no pun intended), and your ability to JUST KEEP GOING. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing all of you awesomeness with the world. Love you!
Besos,
Apryl-joi