I tell myself that a lot, especially if I am having a bad day. Yesterday was such a bad day. I don’t know what specifically made it so bad. I think a lot of it was my mental state. A lot of it could be an underlying problem that I have not yet completely resolved, but push away. I feel like a lot of people go through this especially when it is a big problem such as college or a job. Those are two huge aspects of our life and if we are unhappy with them it makes a rocky foundation. Admittedly, I believe that is my big underlying problem right now. It is not something can be easily changed, so we have to endure it and as cliché as it sounds, make the best of it.
I have taught myself over years and years of hard work how to stay extremely happy and optimistic even things get really bad. Sometimes I feel like “if it were not for bad luck, I would not have any luck at all”. However, I have stopped focusing on that. Taking a step back and looking at the big picture is hard for everyone. But when you actually do it, it helps put matters into a better perspective.
Maybe it was a “Manic Monday” and I just had the blues. Another work week begins after a fun weekend. I need to get up and do cardio, get my hair, outfit, and make-up just right, work all day, then hit the spin class afterwards at the gym. Once I finish that I go home make dinner, clean up the apartment some, and get ready for the next day. May sound a bit redundant, huh? But that is me working towards a goal and a bigger picture just like you and everyone else are. Yesterday I woke up and did not want to get out of bed. I finally woke up 45 minutes before I had to be at work, got myself blandly dressed, ate, and then was hurriedly out of the door. Work day went by as regular, nothing special but I was in a terrible mode. By the time the work was over, my bad mood had escalated. I felt exhausted and drained of emotion and energy. Normally, a hard work out at the gym always helps me feel better, but not tonight. I went home and planted myself on the couch. I was feeling sorry for myself and vowed that I was not going to do anything for the night. After about 30 minutes I snapped out of it. I had the evening free since I was not at the gym. I got a lot of cleaning and organizing done, cooked all my food for the week, and got a lot of rest.
One problem I have always had and is an affliction with my health and fitness, is “quitting” when I have a bad day. This is a problem every person in the world who is trying to lose weight will face. You have had a bad day having to deal with your stressful job or long research paper that is due in 3 hours plus, of course, go to the gym and remember to eat healthy! Sometimes it will be a bit overwhelming for you, but coming from a person who deals with this on a regular basis, do not give up and do not quit. You are the only person who can control your attitude. In life, there is not a lot that we can control, but our emotions and attitudes are some of the limited few.
Since I have had my blog featured on “Murphy in the Morning” and “AOL’s That’s Fit”, it has given me so much more hope and drive for the future. Your messages, e-mails, and comments mean the world to me and I see so many men and women trying to make the same change in their life. This means I need to try harder. I have lost so much weight but I have to keep going. I have hit on plateau and stayed the same for a while and now it is time to keep on to the next goal. What kind of Trainer, Blogger, or Speaker would I be if I didn’t? I want to be the poster child for “Practicing what I preach”.
I want to stay on track with all of you, especially the ones who are doing my Weight Loss contest. I have a stressful life at times and you probably do as well, but do not put your health and your weight loss goals aside when you have a bad day. That is what I did and sometimes I lose sight, which is not good. Strength is about giving more when you feel like giving up. When this journey for you gets hard, give more -- that is when you will take a step back and WOW yourself. Coincidentally, by doing this, you are building a solid foundation for your life. One goal met will lead to another.
When I go to bed at night after having a bad day, I tell myself: “Tomorrow could be the day for a miracle”. I keep that in my head and I wake up with a shinning attitude. I do my cardio, get ready for work, take the work day with optimism and a smile, then before my day ends, I give 110% at the gym, because I am getting closer towards my goal. I hope in turn you will do the same. Also, speaking from experience I hope you will not lose sight on bad days as much as I once did.
January 30th is the deadline to enter my contest (details are on January 15th's blog). Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. On Friday, I am going to help you get started with your weight loss journey.
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