Anyone else ever feel like this? ME TOO!! It seems like the weight comes on overnight and then takes forever to take off but as we all know, time flies when you're having fun and when the work starts, man it drags. I can totally relate to it. But the real deal is that it's not just about exercise or weight, it's about your life. If we don't take care of our bodies they won't take care of us and that's a bad deal. Being healthy is about doing the work, small steps every day to get a little bit stronger, eat a little bit healthier and make smarter choices that will get us to a better place. For me, that's choosing new foods and staying away from the processed stuff. It's carving out that 30 minutes per day to move my body and get the blood flowing and heart pumping. I know that this takes a lot of will power and dedication but if I don't then I can't get upset when my body/mind/spirit feels defeated.
Figure out what your real goals are and be honest. This is a marathon, NOT a sprint. Slow and steady will always win this race. Figure out what your non-negotiable things are in your life that you need to work into your plan. I won't give up creamer in my coffee or croutons in my salad-just not going to do it. These aren't deal breakers for my goals and keeping them in check will keep me happy. If you can't do some high-intensity program then no worries! There's a lot of low to no impact options to choose from that will still get you sweating and strengthen your heart and muscles. If you made a New Years Resolution and you quit-SO WHAT!!! Strive for progress, not perfection. You can start again and renew your commitment to yourself. It's all about being real and realistic (yeah, I think there's a difference). Stop whining and grit your teeth, dig in and GET AFTER WHAT YOU WANT!!! Even if we've never met before, I believe in you and your potential to crush it! You can do anything and the only time you ever truly fail is when you give up-SO DON'T!!!!
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