the right motivation...

It's no secret that my family history is riddled with all kinds of bad things. To help combat these illnesses, I have spent the last few years trying to educate myself, better myself, make healthier choices, and make a better effort to exercise. I've noticed that my motivation keeps evolving. Sometimes, it's truly just for vanity. I want to look good! I want to feel good in my own skin! Who doesn't?

perception...

Perception is an amazing thing. It really can change everything!

Have you ever thought about how you perceive yourself? Your goals? Your journey? My perception of myself, my goals, and my reality have changed so much since I really started this journey.

soooo close....

I've been working my butt off! Quite literally too! ;) I think of where I was when I started and where I am now... And I can't believe it! It's been two months and I have noticed significant changes! I'm so proud to say that!!

a group effort...

Setting out to be healthier can be so difficult! There are bad habits to adjust, good habits to incorporate... And it's just so darn easy to fall back into those bad habits, give up and accept defeat. Well, I have found it has been easier to stick to my goals with the help of family and friends.

attitude counts for so much...

The past two weeks have been nuts. Work has been stressful. There has been unlimited amounts of family drama. And to make matters worse, it's been affecting my progress. I was feeling slightly defeated, but not fully. I was still trying, but I was struggling. I was struggling to stay positive, I was struggling to give it my all, though I was trying.

excuses, excuses...

We are all busy. So busy that we forget to take time out for ourselves, maybe even time for our family and friends. Many of us find ourselves commuting for hours, working jobs we hate. One thing we must learn to find time for in our busy schedules is ourselves. Taking care of ourselves needs to become priority!

motivation...

We all have good days and bad days. But what happens when a bad day happens to fall on a gym day? Well, that's just the problem I ran into on Monday.