Indulgence

Friday, February 11, 2011:

Exercise: Didn't get to the gym due to back issues, but went up and down my stairs a good amount of times. That should count for something!!

Pump Me Up Song:

Forget You/F*** You

Cee Lo Green

Gotta love it!

Motivational Quote of the Day:

Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself reasons why I can.

Anonymous

My words of the day:

Friday wasn't my best day as far as eating goes, but I figured what the hell. Everyone deserves a day of indulgence every now and then. I may have overdid it a bit, BUT I'm not gonna beat myself up over it. That doesn't help anything.

One of the main things I have learned on my getting healthy journey is that I need to take pride in the small accomplishments (for example I have chosen NOT to get Starbucks for the last 2 weeks despite REALLY wanting it) and not beating myself up over the inevitable mistakes I make. Mistakes are a part of the growth process and I have learned so much from the ones I have made! So for those who are maybe starting a journey of your own one tip I would give is to grab a notepad at the end of the day and write down several things that you did well that day!! It really can make a difference!

And so it begins:

This blog shall now be transformed into a site following the steps I am taking to getting healthy. I will try and post regularly including things such as motivational quotes of the day, pump me up songs of the day, photos, and so on. It is a way to keep myself active and a way to allow you to support me in my journey!! So here it goes!!

February 10, 2011:

Exercise:

Circuit training with Jeremy! (30 minutes)

Pump Me Up Song:

Silly Love Songs (Glee Cast)

Gotta love Darrin Criss!!

Motivational Quote:

"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do."

Helen Keller

My Words of the Day:

I know I can do this. I know I can get to the weight/health I want to be at. It's a matter of focusing on the goal and never forgetting to dream. The day I can no longer dream is the day I consider life to be finished. I dream of shopping at stores my sisters buy clothes from. I dream of enjoying going out to crowded places. I dream of going to the gym to maintain (instead of trying to lose) my new body. I dream of a day when boys will turn and look at me when I walk past (for good reasons!!). These are the dreams I cling to that will get me through this process; it will get me through this life change. :).

The one thing I have to keep in mind, however, is something an amazing family friend told me today: I am loved right now. I am beautiful right now. I don't have to be a size 2 to be stunning. my goal is to remember that each and every day. :).

Thanks everyone for being there for me!