Just got done with Kenpo! My bodybugg showed that I burned 100 more calories this week during kenpo then last week. I was looking for proof that I was getting stronger, there it is. I'm able to push harder and go longer, I couldn't ask for much more then that.
I never thought I'd say this in my lifetime but, I'M PROUD OF MYSELF. If you know me at all, you know what that statement means to me. I made a decision to change my lifestyle, and I've kept it. And even if it hasn't been that long, it's always a day longer then I thought it would have been. I started this process very skeptical, I'm STILL skeptical I can change my life....but oddly enough that skepticism is what keeps me going. It makes me wake up in the morning with a desire to prove myself wrong. It makes me push till my breaking point during my workouts, what drives me to eat eggs whites over bacon, pushes me choose sobriety over a quick high, it makes me choose life over death. So I'll continue to wake up skeptical, because it's what keeps me going. I have a goal in the morning to get through the day one decision at a time, to choose what I think is best for me in that very moment. It's the only way to progress. Set small time goals that you can accomplish, worry about the now, keep yourself in the moment and all of a sudden life becomes much more simple and enjoyable.
Always remember that attitude is everything, once you realize that, nothing can get in your way. Your life is yours to make. Bring positivity to the table, and your likely to get positive things in return. I know it's worked wonders for me, so hopefully others will try to live by that motto as well. Love those who support you along your journey, but also love those who are skeptical, the ones who have negative things to say are the ones who inspire you to be better.
"A postive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."
And that my friends is priceless
Katie - you are making such positive changes in your life and it is actually inspiring me to do better. IT is hard to get up daily and exercise, weigh your food and calculate your calories but I am seeing the changes it has made in you and I am committed to do this for me. No more excuses. I think I will try being skeptical too and show those that don't believe I can do it. Keep up the good work and helping me on this journey too.
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Outstanding post! It is really great that you were able to find your drive in what is essentially a very negative thing. It is sad that you had gone your whole life up until now without really feeling proud of yourself. It is inspiring that you are able to use that as motivation to better yourself on a daily basis moment by moment. Keep doing what you're doing!
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