"I Can Do Hard Things" is my new mantra.
While plugging along on the treadmill this morning, I probably repeated it a zillion times to myself.
Today, I was ready to quit.
I've been counting calories scrupulously since Little Miss was born almost 4 months ago.
I've been counting calories scrupulously since Little Miss was born almost 4 months ago.
I've been super dedicated to working out; especially the last 3 weeks.
(I've been doing the BodyRock 30 Day Challenge as well as the Couch to 5K training).
This week, I've cut out all extra sugar and treats.
This week, I've cut out all extra sugar and treats.
This morning, I made the mistake of weighing in and measuring myself.
IT WAS BAD NEWS BEARS.
Not one ounce or millimeter of difference.
My immediate reaction was "Why?!? Why am I making myself miserable for nothing?"
I have a dear friend who lets me come run on her treadmill for my Couch to 5K training. She lets my kids play so I can focus on the task at hand. She has been ever so helpful in my journey thus far. Anyway. I told her I was ready to throw in the towel and she quickly talked me out of it. She's been in my spot; had 3 babies, tried losing weight while nursing, the whole 9 yards. As far as fitness and weight loss goes she's light years ahead of me, but having that "buddy" made a world of difference for me today. So, I did my run, tried to go harder than I did last time, was successful and feel 100 times better about myself than I did this morning.
The moral of the story? YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS. Don't give up. Grab a girlfriend and get moving. Just a little bit if needs be, but do something.
And seriously? Come join me on {MyFitnessPal}. The more the merrier. We can all use a little help! ;)
My immediate reaction was "Why?!? Why am I making myself miserable for nothing?"
I have a dear friend who lets me come run on her treadmill for my Couch to 5K training. She lets my kids play so I can focus on the task at hand. She has been ever so helpful in my journey thus far. Anyway. I told her I was ready to throw in the towel and she quickly talked me out of it. She's been in my spot; had 3 babies, tried losing weight while nursing, the whole 9 yards. As far as fitness and weight loss goes she's light years ahead of me, but having that "buddy" made a world of difference for me today. So, I did my run, tried to go harder than I did last time, was successful and feel 100 times better about myself than I did this morning.
The moral of the story? YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS. Don't give up. Grab a girlfriend and get moving. Just a little bit if needs be, but do something.
And seriously? Come join me on {MyFitnessPal}. The more the merrier. We can all use a little help! ;)
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