I've had so many new beginnings in my lifetime it's ridiculous. Most of those times the new beginnings fizzled out just as quickly as they began. A few of those times they truly were new beginnings. Beginnings that started something great. This WILL be one of those times.
Two days ago I was sitting at my friend Misty's house just chatting. The topic turned to weight (as it almost always does.) Misty and I have struggled for quite some time to get healthy and fit, and to just be H-O-T. We decided that enough is enough. We know exactly what we are supposed to do to lose weight and get healthy. Eat less food (and more of the "right" food) and exercise. It's time to do this thing. We took our measurements and our starting weight. We will weigh in every two weeks, and we set goals for ourselves. Small, attainable goals. Our first goal date is October 31st. I want to lose 5 pounds. But more than that, I want to become more aware of what I am eating, and I want to make exercise a regular part of my life again. I used to go to the gym 5 days a week on my lunch hour, but I became a stay at home mom in July and since then I haven't been back. I can't afford my gym membership, so any workouts I do have to be done either outside or in my home. It's hard, but I know I can do it.
Today I went to Walmart and they had all of their school supplies on clearance so I bought a three subject notebook and a folder. I am using the folder to keep all motivational articles, at-home workout/exercise ideas, and healthy recipes I want to try. The notebook is being used to record a continual list of reasons why I want to lose weight and be healthy, to list different quotes that I find motivational, and to track my weight loss and measurements.
The first few days are always easiest (for me) because I'm full of motivation. It's so easy to slip back into my old ways, but I feel like this time is going to be different. I can do this. And I will.
So, what are your reasons for losing weight and getting healthy?
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