Yes, I'm talking to you, motivation! You come and go and leave me wondering how long you'll last! But guess what?!? I don't always need you! This whole week I have felt like crap and instead of going to boot camp, I would have preferred to go home, get in my comfy clothes and veg out on the couch because you weren't around. But I didn't cave! I went to class all 4 days and worked hard! I wasn't going to let you hold me back! I hope you read this and realize that no longer am I relying on such a fickle part of me but also listening to my body and heart who have joined up against you and are determined to push me! Motivation, you better come hurry back because my will power is going to beat your ass!
If it wasn't for my will power, i would have had that cake, that second beer or all that candy but I didn't. Even when i felt down, I kept going. I tried to stay focus and remember that all this is for me. And not just any old me, but a new and improved me! Even when I just wanted to give up, will power wouldn't let me. When I felt like nothing was working, will power reminded me that the change would come and I had to be patient.
Will power got me off my ass on Saturday to run 3 miles and man, did i run! With the help of my knee bands, I jogged for such a longer period of time that I had to improvise at the last minute and run in a new direction because i had only been outside for 25 minutes. My breathing was on track and my pace was great!
But with your help motivation, I can do so much better! I'll jog farther and for a longer period of time without feeling winded. 3 miles!?!? Let's go for 4 next week! Maia says more cardio will help me lose the weight so let's work on it together! Let's get together and focus on making sure to track everything i eat on myfitnesspal and add more cardio to my routine as well as more water. I can never have enough water!
You know, with you and will power together, not only are you helping me but inspiring those around me. My brother has been making the effort to hit the gym and walk more. Even making sure to eat healthier. If I can keep this up, hopefully he will, too! We both need this and you know it! He's not the only one that's noticed the improvements! People are noticing how much more energy I have and how much weight I've lost. Whenever I put on clothes and see how much looser they are, i do a happy dance! I don't want to stop my happy dance! Tracye finally said I have an ass!!! YEAH!!!
Let's do this! You, will power, determination and me will be unstoppable if we stick together! Eating right, working out and pushing through this! We can do it! 3 weeks down and 5 to go to make a difference! We can do it!
Thank goodness for your strong willpower. Girl, I know you are sick and tired of the way life used to be. Hold on to the little things like compliments, inspiring your bro, and happy dances to keep you wanting more! Yes you can do this!
ReplyDeleteThis post was pretty motivational to read!! Your willpower is awesome :). You are doing really great with pushing yourself on the runs and then in class when you're finished.
ReplyDeleteI love that you are motivating your brother too. It's exciting that you can both share your successes with each other. Like Maia said, those compliments really will push you through, and they will just get to be more and more as you continue to lose and see big changes. Woo hoo! Keep it up :)