Motivation

 Today was a great day for me! I ate a yummy mix of berries with ground flax seed and plain yogurt. A favorite breakfast! I did a double day at the gym because I took the weekend off. I did bicepts/back and legs. It felt so good! I love when I push and realize I CAN do it. But not everyday is like today. I get hungry and eat more than I should or stuff I shouldnt. I give in and drink soda or lots of juice. I dont want to go to the gym, and even if I do I dont push. Those days dont happen a lot, but they happen. It is what kept me from beginning. But now I love it, so I am posting some things I have saved to my phone that have helped. Most of these I got from Emilee Pollock. If you arent following her on facebook under "Getting in Shape" you should! She posts something great almost everyday, she has great giveaways, and she is there if you need a little motivation! I went to church with her during high school and her story of getting in shape has definately motivated me!

First: Why arent you seeing results? Its easy to hum away "well this one snack wont hurt", or "I'm in my calorie range"... But here are some blunt things you need to look at. I was doing OK with these, but recently stepped it up a notch with all of them, including following a 12 week body building program. Its a free system that helps you know what to work with day by day workouts and motivation, along with foods to eat and when, and recipes if needed. Let me know if you want more information on that.

Next, dont rush results! I get frustrated when I glance in the mirror after a workout, or a week of workouts, and dont see anything. It takes TIME! Give yourself a day each week to weigh in, and give yourself 2-3 weeks before comparing. Enjoy the difference in the way clothes feel, and notice --- really take the TIME to NOTICE how YOU FEEL! Do you feel good? Confident? Healthy? Energized? Thats where it really starts and what is most important, so take the time to notice!

Here is just some helpful information. A way to make TASTY vitamin water in your home. It's cheap and easy.

And some water rich foods. They are good for you, filling, and low calorie. They are great to keep on hand for those weak moments, or just to snack on during the day!