I'm into day 5 of my new exercise and eating routine. It doesn't sound like much when you write it down on paper, however, this has been a real change from normal. It has taken a lot of my brain and will power this week to stick with this. I seem to constantly ask myself, "Is this a good choice?"
Have you ever had this experience?
I really hope, as I always do, that this will be the time I truly change my bad habits and turn into a fit and healthy 30something. That hope is what keeps me coming back to diet and exercise. I have some friends who seem to think this way automatically, it's just a part of them to make good and healthy choices. (And no, it's not Laura, Jen or Carol...we all struggle the same I know.) So I keep on keeping on...in the hope that this is the time I will get it.
Keep with it!!! Eventually you hope it will just become a habit or just the way your lifestyle is. I know that it takes me about 2 weeks to really get into the diet and exercise routine - for those 2 weeks, though it is a mental struggle to keep doing it. Hopefully, after that you'll like the way you feel so much (sleeping better, fitting into your clothes better, just a general all around better feeling) that you won't question whether or not you want to stick with it or if it is a good choice - you'll do it because you just feel better.
ReplyDeleteKeep going!! You're doing great!
What do you mean? I always choose carrots over french fries. And salad over a cheeseburger. And I LIVE at the gym. And I'm a liar. :-)
ReplyDeleteI know you want it for yourself! I agree with JD-- remember the 14 day habit forming rule? It truly works... This is something that you can put on the armor for and ask God for help! I just prayed for you!
ReplyDeleteJD is speaking for all of us... keep going! I think it can eventually turn into a habit, but I honestly think it will always be hard. But anything worth having requires work, so stay positive!!! It helps me to think about what I'll feel like AFTER I do something.
ReplyDeleteFor example, if you keep with it, you'll feel like a new woman -- energized, healthy and darn-right proud!
But, say you give into a few yummy, but unhealthy meals and skip a few workouts, you will most likely feel yucky and guilty -- and unmotivated to go back.
You are on a roll girl -- we are rooting for you!
Hey girlfriend...you are strong, and able and ultra inspiring! Thanks for your honesty with me, and for helping me stick to this with you! I know that you can do this! You are strong and I am so proud of you...running on that treadmill and all! Keep it going sister!
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