So, it appears reinventing yourself is much harder than anticipated. I think this is the case for a couple of reasons. First, I want to change everything at once...weight, career, attitude, hobbies, everything all at once. Isn't that how we humans tend to be nowadays? We want everything to change right now as soon as we decide what it is we want to change in our lives. Deep down I know everything takes time and being dedicated and pushing through the rough patches will make me a better person overall but damn it, I want it now!
Secondly, I forget how easy it is to stay exactly as I am. It's a lot of work to change your life. It can be messy and stressful and downright irritating, which just seems like a whole lot of stress for change. Those bad habits are hard to break and the couch/tv combo is a tough one to beat. Not only am I trying to create a new life for myself, I have to let go of some old habits as well. Lots of work...
It can be done. The best thing I think I can do is tell myself to take things one step at a time, focus on one main goal and keep pushing until I get there. It's ok to add little mini goals and things to do to spice things up, but the main goal must always remain vigilant in my mind.
Weight loss is my main goal right now and I am going to start focusing on the exercise portion of it for the next month and make it a solid habit in my life. That is goal one. I will try to eat healthy as well, but exercise is the main goal. It can be done. I just need to focus and remember that nothing worthwhile in life is easy...but the worthwhile stuff is unforgettable.
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