We all have reasons for why we can't work out. I'm too busy, I work too late, I have to take care of my family. The list can goes on for days. But, what really stops us from taking care of ourselves. Is it the feeling that everything else is more important, or I can do it later. I am the queen of excuses, it has been going on for so long, I can't even remember when it started. The excuses and procrastination have kept me from achieving many of my goals. If you look at your daily schedule filled to the brim with appointments and responsibilities, where do you fit YOU in.
This is why self love and self care is so important. When you don't love yourself first, you don't put yourself first or your health first. Everything falls to the waist side. So, how do we change this? Well, do you want to change? Are you okay with your health? Being healthy meaning having a balanced diet and being active. But, most importantly being happy with yourself even if you know your have work to do.
Every year around my birthday I decide I need to make a change. I know I'm not living a healthy lifestyle as far as my diet and activity level. But, I can never follow through and I give up shortly after I start.
At this moment in time, I am ready to start again but in order to do that, I needed to set myself up for success. Here are the things that I am doing differently to make sure I succeed in my goals:
1. Edit your social media. I went through and started following people that inspire me to do better. I need as much positive support as I can get, @hayet.rida, @garnerstyle, @goldskinned, @bluebirdkisses are just some of the women I follow that have the positivity I need.
2. Talk to the people around you and let them know you are on a new path. A healthy support system is extremely important in success you don't need anyone around that will sabotage your success.
3. Get Techy. I just got an Apple watch to monitor my calories, activity, and sleep. You can also use a fitbit if you don't have a smart watch. And, also apps like Nike Training Club, My FitnessPal, Sworkit, Map My Run, RI28 and a host of other apps can monitor your workouts and guide you through the process of getting in shape.
4. Positive Affirmations. Because if you don't love yourself, who will. I know I am beautiful, and I know I can conquer the world, if I move. check out Sarah Jakes Roberts and Woman Evolve
5. Balance. Realizing change doesn't happen over night. Rome was not built in a day. I eliminated as many unhealthy food out of my cabinets that I felt comfortable with. There are still somethings there because my family still indulgences from time to time but I picked things I don't eat to steer me away. I have also given myself one day for one meal to eat what I like so I won't binge or back track. I'll have that time to look forward too.
6. Start. Just start moving. Whether its jumping jacks during commercials, walking the dog, playing with your kids. It has to start somewhere. My kids even do workout videos with me...lol it keeps me going because I know they are watching me.
What are some thing you are doing to set yourself up for success? I'm always looking for new ways to keep going...
At this moment in time, I am ready to start again but in order to do that, I needed to set myself up for success. Here are the things that I am doing differently to make sure I succeed in my goals:
1. Edit your social media. I went through and started following people that inspire me to do better. I need as much positive support as I can get, @hayet.rida, @garnerstyle, @goldskinned, @bluebirdkisses are just some of the women I follow that have the positivity I need.
2. Talk to the people around you and let them know you are on a new path. A healthy support system is extremely important in success you don't need anyone around that will sabotage your success.
3. Get Techy. I just got an Apple watch to monitor my calories, activity, and sleep. You can also use a fitbit if you don't have a smart watch. And, also apps like Nike Training Club, My FitnessPal, Sworkit, Map My Run, RI28 and a host of other apps can monitor your workouts and guide you through the process of getting in shape.
4. Positive Affirmations. Because if you don't love yourself, who will. I know I am beautiful, and I know I can conquer the world, if I move. check out Sarah Jakes Roberts and Woman Evolve
5. Balance. Realizing change doesn't happen over night. Rome was not built in a day. I eliminated as many unhealthy food out of my cabinets that I felt comfortable with. There are still somethings there because my family still indulgences from time to time but I picked things I don't eat to steer me away. I have also given myself one day for one meal to eat what I like so I won't binge or back track. I'll have that time to look forward too.
6. Start. Just start moving. Whether its jumping jacks during commercials, walking the dog, playing with your kids. It has to start somewhere. My kids even do workout videos with me...lol it keeps me going because I know they are watching me.
What are some thing you are doing to set yourself up for success? I'm always looking for new ways to keep going...
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