Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Magical

Somewhere between my workout last night, the Biggest Loser finale, and the wonderful comment I received from my new reader AussiePeacock . . . some magic motivation dust hit me square in the face.

I can't help what kind of results my body gives me. I simply can't.
But I *can* give it everything it needs . . . to make it feel guilty and start rewarding me! ;-)

I can't say that I am not frustrated as all hell. That would be a lie. But, I can say that the difference between just yesterday and today is huge.

Yesterday... I had pizza for lunch! I felt giving-upish, and whateverish.
Sick of wanting to eat whatever I want, and having to work out so much and NOT.GETTING.ANYWHERE.

But the truth is... I am getting somewhere. Even if that somewhere isn't 112lbs in a year. Even if that somewhere isn't a six pack and gunzzz. My heart is getting somewhere, my muscles are getting somewhere. I am going to get healthier, and healthier, and my body will realize that there is NO need to carry around 100lbs of extra fat on such a healthy body.

And the thing with Aussie's comment that struck me... is that she said the exact same stuff that I say to people that have had great success, and inspire ME.
I want to be someone that inspires others... who doesn't!?
I realize how much other people's successes have added to mine. I want to reach my goal, motivate others, and complete the circle.

Anyway... today feels like another new little beginning.

3 refreshing comments:

Lori said...

That is a great attitude!

AussiePeacock said...

Hi Chai!
Im so glad i can help you in any little motivating way i can. Its amazing where you can find little bursts of inspiration. I know how tough it can get it took me over two years to lose 35kilos (which i think is about 75 pounds) and i soooooo know how easy it would be sometimes to pack it all in. Ive only got ten pounds left before my goal and ive been slacking off quite a bit lately but I can do it! and so can you! Now, where did i put that exercise bike?? :)

Oh and a big G'day to Fatty too i was very rude in not mentioning him yesterday :) Hope all is well

Beth @ Kitchen Minions said...

what an awesome breakthrough! It sucks to not be able to see the progress. I'm just hoping that slow and steady will win the race...