Every day we face challenges. Whether it’s managing your time to dealing with some life changing event, we all have to something to deal with one way or another. One of my daily challenges pertains to food. I struggle daily to make the right food choices and stay on track towards my healthy living goal. One thing I have learned is that life will always get in the way. My excuses used to be I just don’t have the time right now or I can’t handle work and school AND fitting in a workout. I used to think there was just no way was it going to happen. I am glad that I hit my low point over a year ago and decided to make a change. One of the changes that I had to make was my way of thinking.
I decided to remove “It’s too hard” or “I’m too busy” from my vocabulary. I refused to allow myself to continue thinking this way. I have to say, it was the best decision I have ever made. I am proud to say this week I hit one of my major goals. Since May 2011, I have lost a total of 45 lbs. Woohoo! I have to give credit where credit is due. The last 17 lbs. I owe to my first round of P90X. As I said in one of my previous blogs, in May of 2011 I decided I needed a change. I was tired of being overweight, tired of being obese. Yes, I said it! That ugly word no one wants to hear, obese! Joining the gym helped me lose my first 20 lbs. which was great. But I hit a plateau and needed a push. I already had P90X from one of the many times I decided I was going to try an at home workout program but never followed through. This time I was going to commit to the program and continue to push play. I am one week away from finishing my first round of P90X and I am so proud of myself for sticking with something for once in my life! Don’t get me wrong, I struggled along the way. There were days I didn’t want to work out. I just didn’t feel like it. But I made this commitment not only for myself but for my family and I was going to do it. And I did! I missed some workouts along the way but instead of sulking about it, I just picked back up where I left off. I am now 17 lbs. down and I feel amazing! I feel stronger and I have more energy! I am happier than I have been in a long time. I am excited to be completing my first round of P90X and am looking forward to starting Insanity on July 22nd. I loved the program so much that I decided to sign up to be a coach with Beachbody in hopes of helping others.
I refuse to sit back anymore and let me life slip away from me. I know I have a long way to go. I am nowhere near my goal weight but I am getting there. Every day is a new achievement for me. I only hope that by sharing my struggles that somewhere, my story is helping someone else overcome their doubts and fears about making the change in their life. I know firsthand what it feels like to be ashamed of yourself and what you have become. I always knew I was a good person. My family and friends always told me how beautiful I was no matter my size. But I wanted to be as beautiful on the outside as I felt on the inside. I realized I was the only one who could step up and take responsibility for myself and my actions. I stopped feeling sorry for myself and decided to do something about it. I am growing more and more proud every day of the person looking back at me in the mirror.
I heard this quote today and it really hit home for me. “Struggle is less painful than regret” ~Craig Holiday. Working out is not always easy, especially if you are just getting started with a program. But I know what regret feels like and I have to agree. The pain my body may feel after a strenuous workout is nothing compared to the pain I felt being overweight and every day doing nothing about it. I would rather struggle the rest of my life knowing that every struggle brings me closer to my life goals than sit back and dream about achieving them.
Happy and Healthy Living,
Neisha
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