The only thing that keeps me going is motivation. I have to have a goal in mind in order to stay focused every day. A weight goal just doesn't cut it anymore.... I get to frustrated when I don't see that number on the scale... so I do physical goals. A year ago today I was running the PF Chang Rock N' Roll half marathon. If I tried running today I'd die before reaching my first mile. But over a year ago I would wake up at 5 a.m. just to get in a couple of miles running before Hubby went to work.
I wasn't at my goal weight when I ran the half marathon (and completed it!!) but I was definitley in better shape then I am now.
So, what is my goal? I have a couple.
* To be in a size 8 pants by summer
* To run the Warrior Dash with my husband in August
* To complete the Hard Ready class with my husband and be 10 lbs lighter!!
I know that I didn't describe any of these very well... but I will later.. promise. As for now... these are my goals that I will keep in my everyday.
I'm off to drink some water.
4 comments:
It's frustrating when we fall back from where we were (and where we want to be). Good for you for setting some lofty goals and moving steadily towards them. Here's to a new year full of purpose and possibility!
I want to do a Warrior Dash with my hubby as well. I am glad that I keep seeing advertisments for this on facebook to remind me!
So glad your back!
Tigerlilly, I'm so glad to see you! You can do it, girl. I like the idea of smaller goals. I think that's a big part of my problem, and why I continue to put off weight loss: the big goals are far too overwhelming (80 lbs (!!!!!!!) to lose). On a happy note, I got my first real exercise in months by taking a Zumba class. If you love dance, you have to Zumba. :)
Again, so glad to "see" you again. Blessings, my friend!
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