feeling motivated again

the best part about this newly realized motivation, is that it came from re-reading my old posts about the half marathon. there was so much passion and excitement. i'm in such better shape now, and running would really do my body good.

i'm excited about mental issues too. i re-read my post about intentions and realized that i have made some SUBSTANTIAL progress. I have paid attention to my health and my body and i look and feel great. i go work out (45 minutes of cardio and then strength training) 1-4 times a week. for a while there it was only 1 or 2 times a week, and have just got back into going more regularly.

i needed this re-energizing though, because i've sort of hit a plateau. i stopped counting points and i'm eating based on my body's cravings. i love veggies and fruit, so most of the time i'm fine. i can tell when i need cheese, meat, or carbs. the only bad part about that is, i can't fight off sugar cravings very easily... if there is cake, i eat it. also, since i was on vacation, i was eating MORE than necessary, and going out to eat just immediately soars the calories.

Anyhow, the point is that i have paid attention to my body and seeing the results has been CRAZY exciting! I have lost about 25 lbs. i haven't weighed 170 in YEARS! YEARS and years! my clothes have just been falling off of me, and with the weights and strength training, i don't just look thin, i look tone, which was my main goal of getting into shape. : D

i'm reading a book about this gap that most people have when it comes to wanting to do something and actually doing it. the main points are to 1st- know what you want. to dream big and set goals. then 2nd- to continually remind yourself and stay conscious of your dreams. lastly- to recognize and celebrate progress. we get so down for wanting to do something and not doing it, but to realize that in each moment we have choices, and each little teeny tiny choice towards accomplishing our goals is success. that's good to remember.

i'm on the verge now of REALLY having good health. i've lost weight, i love to cook healthy food, i'm getting used to this routine of working out. i think i may just commit to another half marathon. having the commitment and a set schedule would help to get past this plateau. i think.... but i may just be out of my mind!!!!!!!!

we shall see. until next time.