It took a lot of personal power today to get back on track with my commitment to a healthy lifestyle (Oh boy!). I had to resist the temptation of devouring my whole day’s worth of food, for work, before I even got into my work day!
Last Spring was the healthiest (and happiest) time of my life and I wanted to get back to that place... that sweet spot. The health streak of spring '12 ended abruptly when we went on a two week summer vacation... followed by months of packing the house up for our big house move (took forever due to OCD tendencies). After we moved in, the unpacking and decorate of our new place dragged on (it's 2x the size!). By the time the move quieted down I found myself in the heat of a busy holiday season (and waaaay behind on all my seasonal to-do list!).
The holiday season was packed full of unhealthy choices which resulted in: regret and self induced stress. On Boxing Day we went to the mall just to take advantage of some sales but something happened. From somewhere deep inside a little voice spoke up. That, seemingly, long ago voice that said "think of your health" and "remember that feeling!" I ended up spending all my Christmas money on: a gym membership, sessions with a trainer and gym clothes/accessories (e.g, gym bag, goggles, etc).
That voice has always been there but it seemed to be quieted by the consumption of refined carbohydrates and binge eating of sweets. I was a couch potato and my mentality was "it tastes good so I'm going to eat it" and even when I got the idea of switching up my diet I always willingly gave away the proxy of my health to those I ate with.
Starting in January (and giving it my all) I hated the idea of being considered part of the "new years resolution" crowd and the threat of failure loomed over me like a grey cloud in the beginning days. Now at the very end of February I'm confident about the extent of my commitment (running to the gym 5/7 days a week) but I had a hiccup mentally just earlier this week.
It's my hope that documenting/tracking my successes and failures will allow me to grow and stay focused on my healthy lifestyle. When my hormones and the “input of others” pushes on me... I need to stay strong... I NEED to do this!
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