Giving Thanks

Thank you to the few of you who have commented about being thankful and staying focused! I appreciate the interaction and feedback!

Today, I am THANKFUL to say that I am back on the work out track. I've worked out the past 2 days and have seen progress! That's always good. I've also had a few conversations with others, even my sister-in-law, about being consistent in working out. It is nice to encourage others, hear that positive talk from yourself, and therefor be encouraged as well. I'm thankful for my workout buddy who encourages and supports me, my husband who never stops encouraging me, and my family who loves me. Like Carlus commented, it is important to be held accountable so that we can stay on track, help ourselves, and help others!

Let's remember to be thankful, especially this month!!

Motivation Problem?

Yes, I have a motivation problem, or so I assume! Thus why I created this blog. #1 is for helping myself, keeping myself accountable. I tend to get very excited about things and then have a problem sticking with it. Don't people call that something like, 'stick-to-it-tivness'? Maybe that is what I'm lacking.

I was out of town a week and a half ago and came back last Monday evening. This past week has consisted of trying to readjust to what I call, 'real life'. All of this is normal, yes, except that those things I've been working on have kinda flown out of the window. This is were I get nervous about the motivation thing. I am motivated tonight to start this week off right, getting back to working out and eating better. I was proud of myself that I actually worked out in Florida about 3 times, but I haven't worked out since I got home last Monday! FOCUS, FOCUS!

So I guess this is were the stick-to-it-tivness or what ever that is comes in. I need to learn a way to be able to keep up those things that I want in my life even when the regular schedule doesn't go so smooth. Yes, there are bumps in the road and things are always "normal", (when are they ever?), but that is when I need to be even more focused to follow things through. This applies to not just working out, but prayer, house cleaning/picked up, friendships, blog posts:), etc.

The question I place before you is how? How do we stay focused and motivated when things aren't always as normal or smooth as we wish them to be. Thoughts??

Just Breath!

Sorry it's been so long since I posted. I was out of town, Florida of all places! Yes, it was great. I got to see my new nephew and my brother and sister-in-law, as well. It was great to hang out and catch up. We also celebrated my oldest daughter's birthday, while there. I can't believe how much she is growing up! She is turning into a great young lady, and is such a help to me, especially with the baby. I also got to work out there, it was wonderful to do that, especially in the warmth of the sun! Haven't had much of that lately. Though I did have one adventure of getting lost while out running. I thought I was going in a circle, ended up doing a figure 8, imagine that. Let's just say, I had a long cool down since I over shot by about a 1/2 mile or so and had to walk back! I also got to swim outside, how great is that?!

Having had this great oppritunity, especially with it Thanksgiving growing near, made me reflect on how grateful I am. Grateful for family and friends. Grateful to travel, which is something I really love. Grateful to be able to exercise in beautiful area in awesome weather, when it is almost winter where I live. Grateful for the beautiful planet our God has given us, especially the ocean and surf! Grateful for faith to pass onto our children.

So lets be focused on gratfulness and thankfulness this month. Let us remember to tell others at least 1 thing a day through Thanksgiving for things that we are grateful for. Hopefully this will form a pattern that will continue in our lives and families. So I will start. In the spirit of Vetern's Day today, I am thankful for those who have and are serving our country, risking our lives to keep us safe. Thankyou!