What is Your Why
September 9, 2008 by Administrator
I used to think that if I just weighed 120 lbs. I would be happy. It’s more than that. I was always trying to diet and get skinny for all the wrong reasons and for everyone but myself. Once I had experienced my last pregnancy and was hurting with every step, I became determined to get rid of my fat so I could feel better again. It was for me and me alone. It definitely benefitted my immediate family members and my ability to serve God, but when I made it my own desire, my “why” for getting fit was much more important to me.
You must determine what being fit means to you and only you. Not what your husband thinks, your mom thinks, your kids think or your best friend thinks.
Being fit is more than being a specific dress size or weight on the scale. It’s about feeling vibrant and energetic and feeling comfortable in your own skin. It’s about no longer comparing yourself to another woman again.
How much of life have you missed because you are unhappy with the way you look?
Do you somehow forget to tell your husband about the party you were invited to this weekend?
Do you avoid outdoor activities where you know “skinny” people will be? Have you miserably sat on the sidelines while watching the kids have fun instead of jumping in?
Honestly determine why being fit is so important to you. Write it down and put it where you can read it daily. Add to it as you discover more reasons. Believe me, this simple step is incredibly powerful. Don’t think about this too long, just do it.
Go ahead – right now- what is your why?
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