Weight-loss Journey Day 2

Tonight as I was doing my workout (that I literally had to push myself to do, because let's be honest, who wants to come home, deal with kids, dinner, homework, all the fun things in life and still do a workout?) Anyway, the thought of using my blog as my journal to better hold myself accountable and stay on track came to mind.

Being active is not an easy task, but I have learned it is mind over matter. I did so well for 3 months straight, and then I had a bad weekend and said eh, I'll start again Monday. Monday turned to Friday and then it was the weekend again ... you get where I'm going with this?

This is my second round of my journey. I'm starting this time at 191, instead of 209. Still a WIN in my book. I realized that when I was working out and eating right, I was a much better mom and wife. I didn't get irritated as much and I could actually move and play with the kids.

Why would I ever lose sight of that? Well, I think life gets in the way. Vacations happen and who doesn't want to eat those greasy cheeseburgers and fries while on vacation? Am I right?! Kids have things going on, Sports, Racing, activities at school - I mean really the list is NEVER ENDING! Sometimes as moms we forget to take care of ourselves because we are so use to taking care of others, but we must remember to take 30 minutes and just do YOU!

There are NO more EXCUSES! My WHY is going to keep me motivated and on track and I know for sure it won't be easy, but I also know that it will be worth it.

If you are reading this and thinking, I really need to get going or I just need some motivation ... use this as your motivation. Let's motivate each other and change our lifestyles! We got this!

My WHY(s) is(are) simple - my KIDS, HUSBAND, but most importantly ME! I want to grow in ways I have never grown before. I want to learn how to LOVE MYSELF and trust. I have already learned so much from this journey that really started in January. I have gone to the gym and have had emotional breakdowns in the shower after a workout because I accomplished something for myself!

So here's to the journey - wherever it may take me (and you if you're in.)

Here's the Quote that I'm going to hang on my mirror - "It's a Process, but quitting won't speed it up!"

cyh,

Chelsea