I’ve used every excuse in the book.
I’ll start after things slow down at work, I’ll start after the holidays, I’ll start when the kids go back to school…and my personal favorite is I’ll start Monday!!
Blah, blah, blah!!
Like anything worth doing, I needed to figure out my “why”? Why in hell do I need to make my health and fitness such a priority in my life? I’m pretty healthy already and am able to do all the things I want to do.
But then it hit me…
What I really want is to be able to do all the things I do now at 55, in 20+ years. I’m not cut out for living the last years of my life missing out on doing what makes me happy and fulfilled.
I realized it will NEVER be a perfect time to start!! Life doesn’t magically open up this perfect day to start and everything doesn’t have to be figured out before I start. I had to STOP overthinking!!
Like me….YOU WILL FIGURE IT OUT AS YOU GO!
Full Honesty:
Nobody is too busy for a 30-45 minute workout 3-4 times a week. We all spend that much time scrolling through our phone and watching Netflix. I decided I would rather spend more time preventing health problems now so I can spend less time dealing with doctors and medications later.
The key for me was to start small.
I committed to adding one thing at a time until it was part of my routine…like a step count goal.
Each week, I added on a new habit. I kept showing up for myself even when it was hard. I found myself thinking about why I was so good at keeping my promises to my kids, my job, my family, my friends…yet why was it so hard to keep promises to myself.
As weeks went on, I started trusting myself and being the person I am to everyone else.
How I feel on a particular day does not dictate whether I keep my promises to myself. I don’t wait to feel motivated…if I did, I would never leave my bed!
I literally have to kick my own ass and remember my “why”!
My goal isn’t to be perfect, I’m just trying to make progress. When I have a bad day, just get back on track the next day. Don’t say F it for the rest of the week.
When I am not seeing progress, I take a step back and get honest with myself.
- Am I really pushing myself in my workouts or just going through the motions?
- Am I keeping track of my calories and protein?
- Am I prioritizing sleep?
When I start doubting myself, I ask myself…
- What would the strongest version of myself do next?
And I try like hell to act like that person!
Doing what’s easy and comfortable will steal your potential every time.
Discomfort is the appetizer for growth.
If you’re nervous, scared, and intimidated, DO IT!!
And surround yourself with people who support you and are going to challenge you!
Ang & Lex Strong 