<-- Do you like the picture? It's SKEERY. Okay, the other day I expressed my lack of motivation. I petitioned my friends for ideas for motivation, and I was given GREAT responses. I realized though that I need my own, for me. I wish I had written them down when I first thought of it, when I started exercising.
I am going to write down what comes to mind, right now:
I want to feel like I look the way I do on purpose, without an apology.
I want more energy.
I want to look fit and hot before my parts start to drift.
I want my husband to see me as I looked in the years we missed out on each other.
I want to feel like I can do things again.
I want to have a sense of accomplishment.
I want to eat ice cream guilt-free.
I want to feel awake in the morning.
I want to be able to say "I am a runner".
I love runners physique, and would like to attain that.
I want my kids to remember me as someone active rather than as a lop.
I want my immune system to thank me.
Heck, I want the illness that haunts me to not stand a chance if it returns. I want my body to be strong enough, and THAT in itself is reason enough.
I want a little time to myself, where, for a moment, I am living for myself.
I want to not want to cry when I see a picture of me.
I want to answer that "yes I exercise regularly" when asked at the doctor's office.
I want to see if that "eat right and exercise" theory really works.
I still want a shirt that says "I was NOT a runner before May 2nd, 2011." I think in order to achieve rights to wear that, I need to at least finish Couch to 5k. If not more...
I guess that's it, for now. Maybe I need to come up with more every day? Maybe what motivated me that day?
Today I did the 100 Workout. It has become boring for me after 5 weeks. I decided today that if I could do all of it, without balking or pausing, I would switch to one of my exercise videos on my time off. Unfortunately, I got rid of my favorite video because it was VHS, and I was sure I could find it on DVD. Not so!
However, my BFF LC got me Slim in 6, so I suppose I will be starting that Thursday! Last time I tried to do it, the initial days kicked my booty. We'll see if my endurance and stamina is better now that I've been running for 5 weeks!
Yes my friends, it's time for a change. Time to re-evaulate, and energize! Time to motivate! But most of all, keep on keepin' on...
I have Slim in 6 as well! I should do it with you! ..... maybe.... ;)
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
My motivation - be healthier and be able to stay healthier. I would love to get to my weight goal and inches goal, but I am mainly doing it for the health reasons. I want to be on this earth for a long time to see my family grow. However, after reading your motivations - I must say that I have to add a few to my list. Thanks for the help and inspiration.
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