I often get asked, how did you get in shape? Here’s how…
I Decided That…
…I was tired of being unhappy with the mirror.
…excuses weren’t helping me.
…fitting into my clothes felt better than eating pizza.
…I take impeccable care of my children and I deserve the same treatment.
…I hated feeling invisible.
…I hated feeling tired.
…success isn’t just for “other” people.
…my children would be just fine if I took an hour or so to workout.
…I was tired of the preoccupation with my weight.
…I didn’t like feeling out of shape even though I worked out.
…if I took the time I spent worrying about my body, and put it towards smarter workouts, I’d probably make better progress.
…mediocre wasn’t good enough.
…this time I was going to go forward and I wasn’t going back.
…I was tired of trying to figure out what to eat every day.
…I would find out exactly what the equipment at my gym was for.
…smaller clothes looked better on me.
…I didn’t like the shape of my butt and I wanted to change it.
…scales are bad and I wouldn’t measure my worth by it’s number.
…to change my body I had to change how I talked to myself.
…I would embrace the notion that I had to eat to make gains.
…carbs were not the enemy and were not the reason for my layer…I was.
…I was the boss of food, not the other way around.
…I could do it.
…I was worth it.
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That is very inspirational. I had a similar realization a while ago. Now I weigh 165 lbs (down from 205) and feel absolutely amazing. My spirits have lifted and I am a new person. Now I am a runner and am shooting for a 3:50:00 time in the Chicago Marathon this fall… who would’ve thought?!
Hey David, that’s incredible. Way to go! It’s exhilarating isn’t it… But you make a decision somewhere and stuck to it. That’s the hardest part. Once it’s rolling, it’s hard to stop! Good luck in the marathon!
This is such an incredible list Heather – very inspirational! I totally relate to the being tired of being invisible.
My entire life, fitness and movement has helped me feel strong, empowered, present and focused in every area of my life.
No wonder we love this stuff so much
That is so great Jenn. It’s hard to describe that feeling to people who haven’t found it yet…that power feeling. And it doesn’t really even matter what you look like…it’s the moving part. How you look is the icing. Thanks so much for writing Jenn.
Heather Frey President and Founder SmashFit.com
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Great post. Nice way of emphasizing the importance of the mind in the journey to a fitter self. If your head isn’t in the game, isn’t deciding that it’s time, then the journey will be a longer and more difficult one.
Thanks!
Thank you. I struggled like everyone else. But something clicked and I was done with these old thoughts. Thanks so much for your feedback. I appreciate it.
Inspiring article and great reminders. Love your authenticity. Keep up the wonderful work motivating and supporting others while taking good care of yourself!
Thank you so much Michelle. The same goes for you and the wonderful work you do. You and I are in the same business afterall.
Heather Frey President and Founder SmashFit.com 954-560-8732