Week 2 of the journey was pretty good for me. I feel like I am more motivated then ever to workout, and have been pretty consistent at working out almost every day (sometimes 2 times a day). My body is feeling strong right now. I actually am starting to feel more confident and comfortable with my body. I know it will only get better.
This week I have learned that positive thinking makes a huge difference. When I started the first journey, one of my goals was to become more positive. I feel like I have been really working on this lately. I have started to change the way I think about things and turn them into a more positive thought. I have also been able to use this tool to keep myself working out every day. Instead of thinking "I am so tired, I don't want to wake up to workout today", I have changed my thinking to "It's only 30 minutes and I will feel great after". My Body Jam instructor once put in her blog that it is all about the tape you play for yourself. It is so true. It really is all in how you think about a situation.
My OH YEAH moment this week was when I actually decided to "count the compliments". Patricia always told me to focus on counting the compliments instead of the number on the scale to keep me going. It really surprised me this week when in 3 days, I got 12 compliments! 12!! In 3 DAYS! It is great to see that other people are noticing my success, and it keeps me working hard!
My goal last week was to run a few times a week. My other goal was to eat healthier and focus on clean eating. With both of these goals, I have not been as successful as I would like. I was great with the clean eating during the week...but again with the weekends...I have a really hard time sticking to my plan on the weekends! I think this week, my goal is going to be to make it to the worx on both saturday AND sunday. I feel like I eat better during the day when I work out in the morning. I also want to set the goal of going running at least 2 times this week, so hopefully I can get started with this running thing!
This week, I have been inspired by Helina and Claudia. It is great to see them pushing hard every class, and it makes me push harder. I have also been inspired by Tamika and Flo! It is great to know that we can push each other to do more and work harder in class and with our extra workouts at home!
Moving into the next week, no matter how hard it is, I WILL NOT give up, I WILL fight for it, and I WILL reach my goal. Who wants to join me?
I love that quote that your instructor made...that it's all about the tape you play. I too am guilty of sometimes not being positive enough but it's always a challenge as we make this lifestyle change. I do feel stronger and feel irritated on days that I don't get to work out....a great sign that our body's are getting used to it! And of course as always you also motivate me! We will continue fighting for it!! :)
ReplyDelete:) Tamika! i am glad we are doing this journey together again! Its awesome to see the changes you have made! It really helps me to keep going when i see how hard youre working! :)
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DeleteCounting your compliments! Thats a wonderful idea! I agree we forget the good and reply the bad (tape) in our heads too much. Keep going Danielle, don't get in your way. I am glad to be a part of your journey.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy! I am glad you are a part of the Journey too! :)
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