Sometimes, life is just difficult. Sometimes being healthy, exercising, watching what you eat...it all seems so difficult because...well, life gets difficult sometimes.
Work gets in the way, family gets in the way, illness gets in the way, social life tries to get in the way. In fact, all these things can seem to come together to sabotage our efforts! The whole world is fueling on energy drinks and sugar, why can't I?
I have said it before, being conscious of what you do, what is around you, has a lot to do with how committed you remain in this journey. I try to always have an equation in my head of what I am doing, keeping the healthy side tilted further down, scoring more healthy than unhealthy points so that overall, I can pat myself on the back and say that despite the constant temptations and excuses, I came out on top.
I also try to remain happy and upbeat, no matter what little things turn up to sabotage my day. My daughter slept later than usual today which meant I couldn't work out at the time I had planned. Instead, I chose to do something else and not dwell on it...(burden you with my thoughts :-) ) I will find time later.
One of my closest friends visits with her toddler and they proceed to turn my house into a warzone....I laugh about it because I know her daughter feels safe in my home and therefore is herself with my daughter. And that is okay, because they both enjoyed themselves.
I have too much work to do and end up snacking on only milk or yoghurt and a few nuts the whole day. That's okay. At least I get some good nutrition. I don't have to have an hour or two to prepare an elaborate meal.
If I eat a cake, fine, don't dwell on it. Move on and place that on the naughty side of the scale in your head. Guilt makes us do stupid things, like reach for another cake saying I can just as well get killed for the sheep as well as the lamb. It's all in your mind.
I also try to find satisfaction and take pride in every little thing I do. A feeling of self worth is very important. At your work place (your boss will be very happy to read this)...do your job to the best of your ability not only because it is demanded of you, but because you demand it of yourself. While exercising, exert yourself, because you know you deserve the results you are looking for. At home, play with your kids with your whole heart, because they deserve it, and because it makes you happy. Nothing half hearted about making dinner...make the plate look attractive. Who says you need a five star restaurant to have meals that you're dying to eat.
It all comes back to you, your motivation. Never sell yourself short. You can do and be a lot more if you just put your mind to it.
Have an active day!
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