Don't Give Up!

I absolutely LOVE this quote: "Don't give up on what you want MOST for what you want right NOW!" How appropriate. I think I'm finally getting into the right mindset. Slowly but surely, right? I had to go back to my post from a long time ago to get ideas about eating right again. I think there are so many options and plans out there that it makes it difficult for people to start eating right because honestly...where do you start? Especially when you are trying to start over...again. Please do yourself a favor folks and DO NOT GIVE UP...because it is a whole hell of a lot harder to get going all over again once you've decided to take a little break for cookies and chips and all that other crap...delicious, mouth-watering crap. Enough already.

Don't cave on that cheesy plate of nachos or that nice piece of chocolate cake, etc. I understand it happens. I'm the queen of set backs and giving in to persistent cravings. It's okay to give in to temptation, sometimes, but think back to that quote above...is it going to be worth the guilt that you are going to feel? Probably not. However, if you have had a shit-tastic day and just severely need to eat something bad and delightful, do it. And do it right. Smother it, dip it, chocolate sauce top it, etc. Then tell me all about it. Now that my mouth is watering...moving on.

I also came across another very interesting saying/quote/whatever via Pinterest:

That's pretty powerful, no? I find myself criticizing my flaws/body ALL the time and I absolutely hate it. I'm trying really hard to get better about that. I've taken an oath to appreciate myself and love the good qualities that I possess instead of focusing on things that I'm trying to improve. It won't happen overnight, I know that.  I'm also working on being patient with results and not jumping on the scale twice a day just to feel defeated. Anyway, there's nothing wrong with trying to improve yourself physically, but I think if we don't work on mending ourselves emotionally first and foremost, then we will never truly be happy with our results physically. I started working out and eating right to FEEL better, not LOOK better. Now yes, don't get me wrong, looking better is an awesome side effect of living a healthy lifestyle, but it can't be the only reason you do this. I strongly feel that the desire to live differently has to be because we are lacking internally somewhere. I wasn't feeling good these last couple of months. I was sluggish once again, hated the way I was feeling, getting headaches, stomach pains, etc. And no, I'm not pregnant-those feelings were a clear result of letting my diet go to complete crap and never getting off my ass. Don't give up. Love yourself first and the rest will fall into place with dedication and hard work. 

MOVING ON...too much serious business for a beautiful day. For a little motivation...I did NOT and I mean did NOT want to do any physical activity after long days of work. But, I have been bringing my workout clothes with me and a friend and I hold each other accountable and make the other feel extreme amounts of guilt if they try to back out. It's working beautifully, because I worked out every day after work last week. Yay me! 

I think that's all I have to say today people. Summary: don't give up. It's harder to start over than it is to keep going, even if you're struggling. Love yourself from the inside out. Bring clothes to work and go for a walk or something right after you get off and get that shit done and over with. 

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