Mantra
I will walk every day to get in shape.
I will walk every day to get in shape.
I will walk every day to get in shape.
Every day, I vacillate between performance and excuses. Every day, I have to make a decision about which I will choose for myself.
I can’t bear putting on another pair of shorts that I can’t snap because of baby weight. So it’s just time to do something about it. Change doesn’t happen until I say to myself: I’VE HAD IT, AND I’M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!
I’m there.
Of course there all those days that I’m on autopilot: going from meeting to meeting, head down at desk, not dinking enough water, not eating as well as I could. And when I do get home, there’s play with kids, make dinner, bathe the kids, get ready for next day, and watch Red Sox in bed wile blogging. Play—Dinner—Bath—Blog. Play—Dinner—Bath—Blog.
Wash—Rinse—Repeat.
I see that old familiar rinse cycle of life washing over me (that was an unfortunate metaphor!). So last night I took my kids out for a walk after dinner. Didn’t want to do it, but I did it. And I lived to tell the tale. I do like spending time with the kids, letting Alex point out every little thing that comes into his field of vision.
So, on this day, I’m not going to focus on the negative. I’m not going to whine about my new “womanly” figure (FYI, most days I’m happy with how I look, but every once in a while, I catch myself in the mirror and remember my “girlish,” flat-tummied self.). Today, I will perform. I’ll put on my sneakers and take control.
Nike, the shoe company, got it right with their ad campaign, just do it.
Today I will live my life with purpose.
I will walk every day to get in shape.
I will walk every day to get in shape.
Every day, I vacillate between performance and excuses. Every day, I have to make a decision about which I will choose for myself.
I can’t bear putting on another pair of shorts that I can’t snap because of baby weight. So it’s just time to do something about it. Change doesn’t happen until I say to myself: I’VE HAD IT, AND I’M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!
I’m there.
Of course there all those days that I’m on autopilot: going from meeting to meeting, head down at desk, not dinking enough water, not eating as well as I could. And when I do get home, there’s play with kids, make dinner, bathe the kids, get ready for next day, and watch Red Sox in bed wile blogging. Play—Dinner—Bath—Blog. Play—Dinner—Bath—Blog.
Wash—Rinse—Repeat.
I see that old familiar rinse cycle of life washing over me (that was an unfortunate metaphor!). So last night I took my kids out for a walk after dinner. Didn’t want to do it, but I did it. And I lived to tell the tale. I do like spending time with the kids, letting Alex point out every little thing that comes into his field of vision.
So, on this day, I’m not going to focus on the negative. I’m not going to whine about my new “womanly” figure (FYI, most days I’m happy with how I look, but every once in a while, I catch myself in the mirror and remember my “girlish,” flat-tummied self.). Today, I will perform. I’ll put on my sneakers and take control.
Nike, the shoe company, got it right with their ad campaign, just do it.
Today I will live my life with purpose.
Comments
Ugh. Well, Deirdre, I hope you take this day and do something with it that makes you happy.
*smile*
I am, by nature, the most sedentary person you'd ever hope to meet. All my favorite things are pretty much indoor things, but I walk every day, even when I don't feel like it and I have to say I feel much better since I started doing that (even though I'm still not thin and probably never will be!). I think the trick is to force it until it becomes such a habit that not doing it feels weird - like forgetting to brush your teeth or something.
Best of luck with your new resolve, Jan!
*smile*
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