I encounter individuals from many different walks of life on a daily basis. I have heard a great number of stories regarding the struggles that people have faced in their lives. The subject of health and fitness is what I've been hearing about the most lately. As many of you know, this has also been a struggle or me. Less now than in the past but a struggle nonetheless; that's really how this blog began. Me documenting the highs and the lows of my fitness journey. Something like a diary shared to let others know YOU are NOT alone. This blog also helps me to process my experiences as well.
When I am not afforded the privilege to train with D.F.C. my motivation sometimes tanks. That happened today but then I begin to channel the guy's spirits to give me the boost I need to get through it. I think about all the smack they talk and energy that surrounds us when we train together and I get through it! However, I recall a time when I was completely alone in this. And that's usually where people start. Trying to figure out what to do and how to do it. I was so ashamed of my weight at one point that it kept me from even going to the gym. I was trying to lose weight before even thinking about a gym membership. I wouldn't allow pictures of me to be taken and I cut myself off from the outside world. It was truly a lonely and low existence. Now, those who knew me probably had no idea of the inner turmoil I was experiencing and it's hard to break those negative patterns of thinking and behaving. Eventually I did
with TON of talks with God and making gradual weekly changes. However, I think about all the things, people, and opportunities I missed out on in the interim.
For those who are struggling with how to get started or what to do to get motivated, my first suggestion is to utilize whatever spiritual or religious beliefs you have to extinguish the negative self talk. No matter what your current weight or health status is, you are here. YOU CAN start at this very moment no matter what your last moments were like. Please don't trick yourself into thinking that you need to do this or that before making any changes. That just puts you further and further behind. Please don't trick yourself into thinking that you can't do it because you are too far gone, that is a lie. I don't care if you are 1000 lbs, in two weeks you could be 5-10 pounds lighter and that much more close to your health and fitness goals. Please do not trick yourself into thinking that you can incorporate walking and working out but not change your diet. You can't. But guess what? You don't have to totally deprive yourself of EVERYTHING! You just have to limit the amount of times you treat yourself. Please do not trick yourself in to thinking that tomorrow is a better time to start or that you are going to start on Monday. Monday may never come and there is no time like the present. Get started and stay started!!!
Once you get started, you will feel so much better about yourself. The first week or 2 is the hardest and then your mind and body begin to adjust to the change. Your biggest challenge will be to stay the course for at least 14 days. There are so many resources out there to help your remain motivated, USE THEM!!! Every moment of the day, tell yourself that YOU CAN and YOU WILL! What you tell yourself is so very important. You have spent so long believing that you can't but now it's time to start telling yourself and believing that YOU CAN! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Don't worry about weighing yourself right away, just focus on eating better and moving. Don't worry about what others may think because others can't do this for you. Don't worry about how long your journey may or may not take, just know that if you don't make a change your journey will never happen. The only thing that is beneficial for you to focus on is the FACT that YOU CAN DO THIS and THAT EVERY SMALL STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WILL ULTIMATELY GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINATION. YOU'VE GOT THIS!!!
~me
For those who are struggling with how to get started or what to do to get motivated, my first suggestion is to utilize whatever spiritual or religious beliefs you have to extinguish the negative self talk. No matter what your current weight or health status is, you are here. YOU CAN start at this very moment no matter what your last moments were like. Please don't trick yourself into thinking that you need to do this or that before making any changes. That just puts you further and further behind. Please don't trick yourself into thinking that you can't do it because you are too far gone, that is a lie. I don't care if you are 1000 lbs, in two weeks you could be 5-10 pounds lighter and that much more close to your health and fitness goals. Please do not trick yourself into thinking that you can incorporate walking and working out but not change your diet. You can't. But guess what? You don't have to totally deprive yourself of EVERYTHING! You just have to limit the amount of times you treat yourself. Please do not trick yourself in to thinking that tomorrow is a better time to start or that you are going to start on Monday. Monday may never come and there is no time like the present. Get started and stay started!!!
Once you get started, you will feel so much better about yourself. The first week or 2 is the hardest and then your mind and body begin to adjust to the change. Your biggest challenge will be to stay the course for at least 14 days. There are so many resources out there to help your remain motivated, USE THEM!!! Every moment of the day, tell yourself that YOU CAN and YOU WILL! What you tell yourself is so very important. You have spent so long believing that you can't but now it's time to start telling yourself and believing that YOU CAN! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Don't worry about weighing yourself right away, just focus on eating better and moving. Don't worry about what others may think because others can't do this for you. Don't worry about how long your journey may or may not take, just know that if you don't make a change your journey will never happen. The only thing that is beneficial for you to focus on is the FACT that YOU CAN DO THIS and THAT EVERY SMALL STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION WILL ULTIMATELY GET YOU TO YOUR DESTINATION. YOU'VE GOT THIS!!!
~me
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