I was reading through Glamour.com and came across a whole section by Jillian Michaels called Jillian Michaels Motivates. If I could ask for anyone in the world to give me motivation to get off my ass and workout, it would hands down be Jillian Michaels. So I clicked on the link and started to read her blogs. I came across one called "The Secret to Staying Motivated". Jillian asks all the unmotivated people to write these questions in a journal, then when you feel like you don't have the energy to get out there, look back at the answers and hopefully you will find your own motivation within yourself.
Here are my answers:
1. What do I want to change? Be specific.
I'm sick of being in the double digits in my jean size. For so many years I have wanted to be a size 8, but have never been able to get there.
I also want to feel like a healthy person. I'm not by any means overweight, but I don't feel comfortable in my own skin. I have always felt amazing after a really good workout, but I haven't had one of those in a long time because I have too many excuses to not push myself and get out there: I'm exhausted, I've been working for 14 hours today, I don't have time, etc. No more excuses!
2. Why do I want to change it?
3. What will the benefits of making this change be to my body and to my life?
There are so many benefits to these changes. Two years ago I lost 30 pounds and have never felt so happy/proud/motivated/excited in my entire life. I felt confident in my body and in myself. Then, I stopped losing weight. I didn't put any back on, but have maintained my weight for the last two years. I want to lose more and be at a healthy weight instead of at the top of my range.
4. What am I willing to sacrifice to make this change happen?
I believe my last few posts have answered this question, but I will restate. I am willing to sacrifice my love for meat and teach myself how to eat healthy so that I can become an overall healthy person.
I think I should put more thought into these answers, but it's a start! I just bought $50 worth of Under Armour workout clothing, specifically for cold weather, so I can't say that I don't have the appropriate clothing to go for a walk/run in the winter months. And I think I did a pretty good job with the fashion side of things, too. Take a look!
Do ya see the turqoise line in the leggings? Totally matches the turqoise color of the shirt! A.Dor.A.Ble!
3 comments:
chult you are a rockstar and you are always so good at acomplishing your goals. I know you can get to where you want to be. I think you look so amazing. I was actually looking at pictures the other day of Cancun and I can't believe how good you look. Keep at it, you are a motivation to me... even though I just squirted like 1 cup of non dairy whip cream into my mouth. and no, I am not kidding.
Aaaaahahahahaha, Emily, you always know how to make my day! And thanks, Em! I was recently looking back at Cancun pics, too. I was pretty chub. I can't believe I wore a bikini. And honestly, I find it a lot easier to stick to my goals when I post them publicly. It also helps that I actually feel excited about it as well. But thanks for the comments, they mean a lot!
oh chult, if you were a chub then I was a beached whale. And seriously, I think it is awesome that you a bikini. I serisouly remember thinking what a nice bod you had then. It has only improved! You are beautiful chult! I am I am not just saying that. Lub u lots!
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