Change in Attitude

I saw this and laughed. It sums up most days, though you could replace with pizza,french fries, ice cream, etc. It is getting easier to say no as I walk myself through my thought process and make better choices. And seeing results? Icing on the proverbial cake (that I am NOT eating!)

I am beginning to realize 2 things through blogging. #1. Why I have repeatedly failed to accomplish my goals. #2. The more I dig in and become committed, just how hard this thing is! 

Probably the most important thing to happen is that my mindset is changing. Its Wednesday, I'm sore and tired, but the thought I hear in the back of my head is..... Keep Going...Dig In....Almost Friday....

I no longer doubt my ability; its not a matter of 'can' but rather 'will' I? 

I read an article about motivation and one of the things it talked about was developing 

inner strength. 

"Developing inner strength is the equivalent of having a back-up reserve of energy and motivation when your main tank is running low"

So how does one develop inner strength? 3 things: join a supportive community, practice saying no, and learn how to play again.

Imagine my surprise when I started thinking about these and that I have touched on all of them in the last month. :)

Supportive community: friends, family, bootcamp trainer and fellow ladies

Saying NO: better food choices, more balanced life, quitting run group

Learning how to play: This blog! I have always loved writing and it was one of the things I missed after college. 

Overall, it feels like I am enjoying and appreciating my life much more than I have in the past. Sure, if you know me, you know I'm always determined to get somewhere on something and I have about 100 goals. But in understanding just how hard it all really is, there's something new in me saying not this time. I may fall, stumble, gain a few pounds, or make some wrong decisions, but I won't throw it all away and give up. And for once, I know...not just know...but CONFIDENTLY know that sometime in the future, I'll be posting about making it to goal weight.

Have you flexed your inner strength lately?