Sometimes, you just gotta treat yo' self. Heck, I did today when I made some yummy banana bread. That's the nice thing about changing up your lifestyle, and not going on a diet. I feel as though on diets, the individual is saddened when treating themselves. What some people tend to forget is everything is okay in moderation. Let me repeat that last word one more time you: MODERATION.
Key word, ladies and gents. You go out and make those healthy snacks. Heck, if you want, treat yourself to a nice bowl of ice cream. But don't, just don't go crying to other people when you do that every night and then wonder why you're "diet" isn't working. Don't go all hulk on a bag of Doritos and a huge bottle of soda and then stay up at night wondering why your workouts just aren't doing "what they're supposed to do."
They aren't working, because YOU aren't, that's why.
When living a better healthier lifestyle, you'll have to make some "sacrifices." I put that in quotations because they aren't even that big of a deal (at least to me.) Just stop eating crap food.
Let go of the bags of chips, the multiple sodas a day, and the processed foods that slowly eat away at your health. And pick up some fruits and vegetables. You only have one body and one life. And that body needs to last you for a looong time. Why live life slugish and not being able to do certain things? Don't you want to reach goals and be proud? Or be able to brag that "Oh my gosh, I just finished this challenge" or "ran that 5k"? Or something as small as "I walked up a flight of stairs without getting winded"?
Little goals are better than no goals. I have a few I'll share with you.
One: Lose a bunch of weight. Seriously not even kidding. I want Jason to be able to lift me up without me feeling so self conscious that I'm going to "break him."
Two: Jog 2 miles without almost dying because im so out of breath.
Three: Just generally be stronger. I'm not a weakling, but I'd love to be able to lift more.
See, not too hard. Maybe yours are a little bit more or less than mine. But once you reach them, tell everyone! It's great you reached a goal. It's an amazing feeling. Ever since changing my diet and exercise routine, I feel amazing and have a bunch of energy I'm up all the time cleaning, playing, or cooking meals. My routine is very easy.
I wake up.
Spend the morning with Jason and Kara while Jason gets ready for work, I then kiss him goodbye for work.
I get Kara breakfast.
While she eats, I do my morning workout. Lasts about an hour.
I get a shower and eat breakfast.
I clean something (usually do laundry, pick up the house, sweep, and mop.)
Then lunch.
Then some play time and Kara takes a nap.
While she naps, I pre prep dinner, and clean the kitchen (maybe try out a new recipe.)
She wakes up, and we watch a movie together.
Then I prepare dinner and Jason comes home.
We relax and eat.
Then from there it varies.
But see how I'm up quite a bit. Being a stay-at-home mom is awesome. It also keeps me going and up most of the day. Hence why I do yoga at night to kinda de-stress. Lol.
But guys, just try to be healthier overall. When you put crappy food into your body, you feel like crap. When you treat your body to the best it can be, you feel amazing. I remember when Jason and I ate very unhealthy and I was always sick. Got barely any sleep, box foods, delivery all the time, etc. And now while eating better and being very active, I feel amazing. And Jason feels a change in himself too. It's just so amazing how well I'm treating my body, and how well I feel. If you treat your body with respect, your body will remember to return the favor.
So keep up the good work! Don't give up. Reach for your goals. Make some and put them on your fridge to see everyday. Changes won't happen overnight. But it's an amazing journey.
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