I have not written a lot about my fitness results lately. I hit a few bumps in the road a couple of months ago and backslid. With it came a wave of self-disappointment and a less than cheery mood. I am used to this type of thing happening because I have dealt with it in the past in my self, but I am a pretty good trooper with a lot of help from someone who watches over me. I got back in the saddle again and I am riding off into the wild blue yonder with a wave of excellent self-control covering my back.
Now, with this self-control comes caution. I have experienced it before and at any time, without warning, I may lose it. This is the part that has me treading on thin ice. I am watching myself like a hawk.
You have to be able to recognize your weak points and be aware of them creeping up on you. You cannot let it get you and if you are careful, you can pull yourself out it. Exercise and eating healthy have to be of a conscious effort. You have to be able to say to yourself, “I will exercise today” and just do it. Do not think about it. Do not talk about it. Do not debate it and even attempt to come up with any excuses of why you cannot. Just do it. Likewise, that jelly donut, the last one in the box that nobody wants, but you. Turn your head to it. Throw it in the garbage if you have to. Think of all that you have accomplished, even if it is only a fraction of what your goal is.
Celebrate the little goals. Take one day at a time. Keep jogging, running, walking, biking, stepping, rebounding, exercising in whatever way that you exercise. Little steps multiplied day after day after day creates staircases. Picture yourself at the top and keep your attitude elevated. With consistent dieting and exercise discipline your goal is within reach.
I have not written a lot about my fitness results lately. I hit a few bumps in the road a couple of months ago and backslid. With it came a wave of self-disappointment and a less than cheery mood. I am used to this type of thing happening because I have dealt with it in the past in my self, but I am a pretty good trooper with a lot of help from someone who watches over me. I got back in the saddle again and I am riding off into the wild blue yonder with a wave of excellent self-control covering my back.
Now, with this self-control comes caution. I have experienced it before and at any time, without warning, I may lose it. This is the part that has me treading on thin ice. I am watching myself like a hawk.
You have to be able to recognize your weak points and be aware of them creeping up on you. You cannot let it get you and if you are careful, you can pull yourself out it. Exercise and eating healthy have to be of a conscious effort. You have to be able to say to yourself, “I will exercise today” and just do it. Do not think about it. Do not talk about it. Do not debate it and even attempt to come up with any excuses of why you cannot. Just do it. Likewise, that jelly donut, the last one in the box that nobody wants, but you. Turn your head to it. Throw it in the garbage if you have to. Think of all that you have accomplished, even if it is only a fraction of what your goal is.
Angel Lynn writes in fitness, weight loss, media, single parenting and health.