After speaking to some good friends and doing some of my own research, I have been informed, that in order to change the direction of your life, you must JUST DO IT! ( hey NIKE really had something there!) I have journals filled with plans and ideas. I have read many self help books that provided me with more plans and more ideas of how I can take the steps needed to change my life and finally get going in the direction I feel I should be heading. Well, I had to finally admit that if I spent as much time exercising and preparing healthy meals as I do researching, reading and planning I would be giving Linsay Lohan a run for her anorexic body. So with that, I am proud to say that I have just finished my second 20 min walk of the week and only gave in once to my Cherry Blossom obsession and it was worth every bite. No regrets!
Good for you!!! This is a great thing. I wanted to share my "just do it" method...My method was to enter in running events (both fundraisers like Run for a Cure, and timed running events) and triathlons. I started by entering a 5km run or two, then the next year 10km. The triathlons were fun because first I had to learn to swim!! By paying the entry fee, and not liking to throw money away, I HAD to train. I don't excel in these events, but getting out there and finishing is awesome, even if you walk. The atmosphere is exciting, and gives you the ability to improve every year. I highly recommend making an attainable goal for yourself, and like you have already identified, JUST DO IT!!! Your success depends on much more than being motivated - the rewards you see will add to the factor! For that, you need to do it!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!