Fit2Lose

The first day of a diet/exercise program is one of the hardest. It marks the beginning of a long and arduous journey that will require lots of dedication and real effort. And there will be pain… Physical pain and emotional pain. I’ll have to push through muscle soreness, lack of motivation, and faltering dedication in order to achieve my goal. But I know it’s worth it.

D-day also marks a transition point– a permanent change in lifestyle. Changing habits and behavior is one of the most difficult things a person can do. So I try not to look at this process in a negative light. I’m not taking away, I’m adding positive changes to my style of living.

For me to get back on the fitness wagon, I had to make a conscious decision to do it. I wanted to get fit more than I wanted to be fat… I want to be healthy and look great more than I want convenience and “easy mode”.

Being a hardcore procrastinator, I’ve put off this day for months. I decided to do this weeks ago. But finally, I just did it. One day I just said, “Ok, it’s time.” and hopped in the car and headed to the gym. I summoned the will and desire to begin the physical (and mental) transformation.

Thought of the day: “Just do it.”