Baby Steps

Keep it going. One day, one step at a time.

I have been sick all week, it just won't go away. I hope to be able to get some exercise next week!

I was reading something the other day about starting up easy and doing one change at a time. Exercise for a couple of weeks or so then work on changing your diet from there or vice versa. The thinking behind this is that your body gets "stressed out" when things change. This way, your body gets used to one change at a time and is more willing to better adjust to your change of habits to help them become more permanent, a part of your new self. Reflecting on this thinking, it makes sense to me. My plan is to work up the momentum, do a bit at a time, it will all add up in the end!

Motivation

In discussing my weight loss goals with Paul, I mentioned finding the appropriate motivation to do it. As I reflected on that question, my first instinct was to be healthy and not get diabetes, heart disease, etc. He replied that I should find what motivates me, negative or positive, and go with it. I had never really thought about it in those terms and it seems like I use both but I have yet to find something that would keep me going longer, something that will continually motivate me, although that can change too.

So what is your motivation?

For me, there are lots of things I think about...health, making babies, buying cute clothes, being able to keep up with Matthew, and the list goes on. I am still trying to figure it out but I am on the right track! A positive attitude will take me farther!!

Still in search of that balance...