Busy day today. Ran a bunch of errands. Push mowed the lawn late this morning, wow was it ever hot!! But it felt really good to get out there and sweat! If I'm sweating I must be workin hard and if I'm workin hard then I'm burning calories! Whoot whoot!! Go me!! I'm so grateful and amazed that my motivation to be successful at this lifestyle change is still so high! I think the difference this time is not only because I found this great site with so many supportive people in the same boat as I am. But more because this time I'm making these changes for ME! Not for anyone else, not for some big event like a wedding or what have you, but just for myself. Because I'm tired of being fat. I'm tired of my weight stopping me from doing things I'd like to try. I'm tired of looking in the mirror and seeing a sad, discouraged woman looking back at me, begging me to help her.
There are so many things I want to do. I want to go swimming with my grandkids when they get a little older and I want to do it without feeling self conscious about how it look. I want to ride a bike in an "official" organized ride. I'm even thinking about trying a 5k run. Not sure about that one yet, but it's a possibility. I want to be here to watch my grandchildren grow up. Mostly I just want to feel and be healthy!! And I'm going to do whatever it takes. Sorry if that sounds selfish, but that's just the way it has to be. I've spent my whole life taking care of everyone around me, now it's finally my turn.
I know I can do this. I can be successful, I can make these lifestyle changes and live this new lifestyle for the rest of my life. And I can do it because inside I'm not a sad, discouraged woman...inside I am strong, inspired, courageous. I am spiritual and spirit-filled! I am a blessing and I am blessed!! I am loving and I am loved! These are my weapons... I.WILL.BE.VICTORIOUS!!
Will you?