Well ... today's the first day of the new year ... and the last day of my slack eating. Yesterday and today have been particularly bad. Tomorrow, however, is another story altogether...
I keep a wall calendar up in my home gym ... each day I strive for a "star". A workout = \; healthy eating = / and a blog post and leaving at least 2 comments = -------. I reviewed last year's calendar ... some months were great; others were not. No wonder I'm not where I want to be.
But that was last year ... we're into a new year now. And I am focussed on achieving a VERY lofty goal, thank you very much HHL! How did I get myself roped into this? That's ok, it's exactly the kick in the butt, lofty goal I needed. I can't afford to not stay focussed.
So ... the workouts are recorded for tomorrow ...both mine and Barry's (he starts tomorrow too) .. the meal plan is done for tomorrow and started for the rest of the week. I admit I tend to stick with similar foods each day ... it's just easier for me to stay on track that way.
Wish you all the very best that life has to offer in 2011 ... it will be an amazing year :)
“TO CHANGE ONE’S LIFE: START IMMEDIATELY,DO IT FLAMBOYANTLY; NO EXCEPTIONS.” WILLIAM JAMES
Showing posts with label goals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label goals. Show all posts
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Looking forward to an amazing 2010
What do I want to accomplish?
- continue to lose fat, build muscle and increase fitness
- refine my personal style
- become more disciplined about staying away from the tv and spend more time upstairs
- make love more often (life keeps getting in the way)
- get an amazing tan
- refine my gardens
- deal with my mom's death
- continue to inspire and uplift people
- treat myself to mani-pedis
- get/keep control of the paper in this house ... discipline is needed (notice a trend?)
- finish the renovations! that kinda involved hubby
- become better at my job and get the recognition I deserve - advance to intermediate level
- stay healthy!
I have a kitty that needs some attention ... he misses his mommy.
So my question to you - what do you want to accomplish in 2010 ... you know, the things you will actually make an effort to do ... not just a wish list. We don't accomplish nearly as much when we don't plan as when we do.
Have a great evening all!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Overwhelmed by emotion
I was working out this morning ... cardio and abs day. After my cardio, I looked in the mirror in the gym and realized just how far I've come since last March. I know I have a long way to go but to look, and really see, the progress that I've made ... I found it rather overwhelming.
Because I've never stuck with anything (other than my marriage) for that long. I've tried and failed so many times ... I let others influence me. I've let others' lack of support and encouragement deter me from reaching my goals. It's been tough. The first 5 months, I didn't feel like I was making much progress. But I kept bouncing around, trying to find something that would stick, that would erase these pounds.
Once I stuck with one program, rather than trying to merge a couple of them and changing every few weeks, I gave it a chance to work. And yes, it was the Body for Life program. I was beginning to lose faith; in myself, in the program; in my ability to EVER get rid of this fat.
But I did stick with it. And now I'm seeing the results. I got into a shirt yesterday (a former co-worker called it geometrically disturbing) that looked ok. A little better than ok actually but I'm still not ready to wear it. As long as I'm standing it's ok but I knew I'd be sitting and that just shows off all the rolls and I really didn't want to promote that any more than necessary.
I haven't taken my measurements in such a long time. But my friends at work are really noticing and commenting. And that just encourages me more to stick with it ... I've come so far, to quit now would be stupid.
Bill Phillips talks a lot about honouring self-promises. And how by not honouring them, you break down your self-trust. And start to doubt yourself. You lose faith in yourself. But it's amazing how your life changes when you make up your mind to accomplish something and stick with it.
So if there's something you want to do, make a plan, stick with it, and if you need any encouragement, without any recriminations, I'm here for you. Because I know what it's like...
Because I've never stuck with anything (other than my marriage) for that long. I've tried and failed so many times ... I let others influence me. I've let others' lack of support and encouragement deter me from reaching my goals. It's been tough. The first 5 months, I didn't feel like I was making much progress. But I kept bouncing around, trying to find something that would stick, that would erase these pounds.
Once I stuck with one program, rather than trying to merge a couple of them and changing every few weeks, I gave it a chance to work. And yes, it was the Body for Life program. I was beginning to lose faith; in myself, in the program; in my ability to EVER get rid of this fat.
But I did stick with it. And now I'm seeing the results. I got into a shirt yesterday (a former co-worker called it geometrically disturbing) that looked ok. A little better than ok actually but I'm still not ready to wear it. As long as I'm standing it's ok but I knew I'd be sitting and that just shows off all the rolls and I really didn't want to promote that any more than necessary.
I haven't taken my measurements in such a long time. But my friends at work are really noticing and commenting. And that just encourages me more to stick with it ... I've come so far, to quit now would be stupid.
Bill Phillips talks a lot about honouring self-promises. And how by not honouring them, you break down your self-trust. And start to doubt yourself. You lose faith in yourself. But it's amazing how your life changes when you make up your mind to accomplish something and stick with it.
So if there's something you want to do, make a plan, stick with it, and if you need any encouragement, without any recriminations, I'm here for you. Because I know what it's like...
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