It’d been a long time coming. It’s something I’ve discussed with my husband many times.
My clothes don’t fit right anymore.
“you’re fine”
I’m so tired of not being fit.
“I think you look great”
and so it would go.
Over 2 years ago I started my own company, I’d been married for only a couple of months and was working a full-time job as well as a couple of other side jobs in the evenings. Taking time to stay fit was at the bottom of my list and it wasn’t long before I got into a steady routine of working a lot, spending time with my husband, learning the roles of being a wife and not being active.
Bad habits are always the hardest to break and Good Habits are always the most difficult to start- can someone please tell me why this is true???
When I’d reached the point that climbing the multiple floors in our home (we live in a townhouse) was leaving me winded (jeesh- that’s embarrassing to admit!) at the top I knew something had to change.
So I took myself off “Auto-Pilot”, I re-prioritized life and took charge of my personal well being again. Being active and working up a good sweat is always something I’ve enjoyed but getting OUT THE DOOR is/was/and will always be the hardest part.
Exercise brings me clarity of mind, focus, and an overall boost in confidence. I knew I missed it but it hasn’t been until I’ve seriously picked it back up that I realized a piece of my life was missing… a piece of Tessa has been gone for so long and it feels SO good to have it back!
I’ve realized now more than ever that Living life with intention changes everything. Suddenly things that were “urgent” can wait for tomorrow… and there’s time for the little things I’d been putting off… like calling a friend or making time for that extra date night with my husband… when I take myself off “auto pilot” and start to make conscious decisions about my daily life I once again realize the value and importance of the little things in life. Like quiet times, dinner with friends, and getting out to breathe deep the crisp Winter air.
Although I realize I’ve failed at achieving my goal of running a marathon in a couple of weeks… I’ve also realized I had to start somewhere and celebrate the small victories. The first of many is getting back into a fitness routine… 15 days and I’m going strong… thanks to Body Design and Personal Training each week I feel stronger and can run farther. It’s not just the great workouts but more about the accountability that’s keeping me in line and keeping on track. It may not be January 2012 but before December 31 rolls around I’ll have knocked the marathon off my bucket list and look forward to the day I cross that finish line.
So why wait until December 31st 11:59:59pm to start your “New Years Resolution”… what’s holding you back from making those changes today? I found this quote on Pintrest a couple of weeks ago and I’m as guilty as anyone… and 730 Yesterdays resulted in 731 days of no change and breaking promises to myself….
Don’t wait until tomorrow.. start today.
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