Thinking back on my fitness journey (sorry, I'm not sorry I talk about it all of the time!), I think about all of the times that I've wanted to quit. I often ask myself "WHY do I want to make myself work out when I simply don't want to?" "How will it hurt me?"
Reality is, I lived 23 years unhealthy. I ate the wrong foods, didn't exercise nearly as much as I should, was never active in sports (other than cheerleading in my youthful days and middle school). I was setting my body up for failure. I felt bloated all of the time. I had an irregular digestive system. Most importantly, I FELT bad and LOOKED bad. When I had to walk far, I felt drained. It EXHAUSTED me. I dreaded it.
When I think of my excuses, most are either time related or that I just didn't feel good.
I have a lot going on, and this past year I discovered I have 2 extra sinus cavities, which have caused me A LOT of trouble with sinus infection after sinus infection. With allergy season in FULL SWING, I'm finding myself drained and with headaches a lot.
BUT, when I feel like giving up, I remind myself why I started. I was TIRED of being who I was. I was TIRED of being the "big girl", the girl who would always cover herself up at the pool, the girl who didn't want to be surrounded by ANY GUYS at the pool (ummmm I did NOT want them seeing my fat rolls or thunder thighs!). I was self conscious.
I'm NOT at my goal body, but I feel so much better. When I go for a long walk, I FEEL good. I FEEL light! I feel like I am a million bucks. And to me, that's ALL that matters.
SO, if you take anything from this post, please know that I am behind you. If you feel like giving up, remember why you started.
Remember: "Giving up is simply NOT an option"
XO,
