Inspired by "Outwitting The Lard"...

After reading a post by Jenn on her blog, Outwitting The Lard, I have thought about #4: Pick a mantra. A quote or monologue that inspires you. While reflecting on this, only one thing came to mind. As strange as it sounds, an image, not just a phrase came to mind and this is what it was:

We CAN do it! We just have to keep working hard!

To continue further on reflecting on this blog, there are other things that I love!!

1. Gaining weight is like gaining debt. Debt that's being accrued daily. Eventually you have to pay it back. Each delicious food comes with a price tag and if you choose to eat said delicious food....you have to pay it back at the gym. Or over time...with a vital part of your body (knees, ankles, feet, stomach, skin, bones, back, etc.). 

I never thought about it like this, but it is true. Calories and pounds = $$$. Like my paycheck, I am 
careful where I spend my calories and to not accrue such a a large poundage debt.


2. The weight really does come off. It doesn't happen instantly. But it comes off. Once you're so big, you start to think you can't rebound. Not true. No matter how big you are...you can lose weight. 


Another true statement! The weight comes off but you have to work at it!


3. Control. Not giving into my desires, has given me the control over them. I have the power, not chipotle. 


I love Jenn for some of the things she writes and this is one of them! Every now and then, we all have desires to go to a certain restaurant or even have that sinful dessert. We do hold the power. However, every now and then, I believe you should give in to your desire. I have to have chocolate every now and then or I will go crazy!! Everything in moderation! Pic a "cheat day" and keep it 
minimal!


5. The body is capable of so much more than the mind thinks it is. Push yourself until you think you cant go anymore and go alittle further. You'll be surprised 


I agree with this wholeheartedly! Since I started the C25k program, I get on the treadmill and I start walking, then I hit the running interval. I get through about 10 minutes and I'm ready to fall over, but I'm half way through and have to keep going. Push, push, push and as Jenn said, you'll be surprised!