Finding Your Why

Last year, my family and I went to Florida for Spring Break.  At this point, I was well over 200 pounds, and completely miserable.  I wanted to have a good time, but I felt so LIMITED because of my weight.  I was out of shape.  Exercise was a chore.  I hurt all over.  I had headaches, knee pain and foot pain.  I was LAZY.  I was flabby.  I HATED myself in my suit.  I was ASHAMED.   I was angry and bitter for "letting myself go".  When did I become the MOM that sits on the beach?  

I spent most of the trip sitting on the beach in my chair...reading...because it felt safer there.  The one day I tried to not care how I look, I put on a cute skirt and we went to an Aquarium.  I quickly realized why overweight people don't wear skirts in the Florida heat when my legs rubbed together and I got a HORRIFIC rash and lost the skin on my inner thighs.  I secretly cried in the bathroom.  I drank WAY too many Corona's.   BUT, I decided I needed a change.  A HUGE one.  

It was on that trip that my mindset began to shift.  I realized that I was NOT proud of myself.  I wanted to change that!  I wanted to become someone that I would look up to.  I wanted to be the person I always dreamed I could be.  I was READY!

The pain and disappointment of that trip became my WHY.  The reason that I kept going when it was hard.  The reason that I workout when I'm sore.  The reason I plan my meals.  The reason I quit drinking.  The reason I push myself everyday.  It's the MAIN reason I NEVER give up.  

What's MY WHY:   I WANT TO BE PROUD OF MYSELF  

My why isn't a number on the scale, or a certain size.  It's a feeling that I crave.  It's that sense of accomplishment that tastes WAY better than junk food.  It's the feeling of knowing that others are looking up to me.  It's knowing I'm a good example to my children.   

Mommy and Daughter PiYO

What's your WHY?  

Need help to find your WHY?  Contact me!  I love to get people started on a healthier life path :) 

God Bless!  

Karen 

Tweaking Your Additude

When did eating healthy, nutrition foods and exercising become a punishment? 

 Why would eating a nice, juicy apple not be considered something AMAZING to eat?

 Why do we feel that exercise is something that we HAVE to do VS something we GET to do?  

Interesting questions.  While on my quest to change myself, from the inside out, I've really had to get to the bottom on those questions.  Changing the way I think has been the KEY to overcoming years of negative lifestyle choices.  This is an ongoing process.  But, just making simple "tweaks" to the mindset can make a whole WORLD of difference!  

TRY THINKING DIFFERENT: 

I HAVE to eat this healthy meal to lose weight, but I'd rather eat junk. 

                                     I ONLY have one body, it's my honor and privilege to provide myself with healthy, nutritious foods.  I will feel better and look better.  EATING HEALTHY is NOT a punishment.  It's a privilege!  

I HAVE to exercise all the time and it's such a drag.  

                                    You only get one body in this life and it LOVES the feeling after exercise.  I deserve to feel good.  It's a privilege to exercise my body, because some people are not able to.  I need to treat my body with the respect it deserves.