Saturday, January 19, 2013

Musings of a new fitness junkie

I don't know if "musings" is the right word, but it sure does sound cool.

I got the workout program, Insanity, for Christmas this past year and after about 3 weeks of seriously INSANE cardio, I'm hooked. It hard as shit, but I do as much as I can, have been improving every day, and feel so great afterwards.

The other day, I was talking with a dear friend about what motivates us when we feel like giving up. Some of the things we came up with for motivation made me laugh, some made me feel a little teary eyed, and some made me feel empowered. I wanted to share our list of motivation for anyone out there that's looking for some, or if you just want to laugh at our ridiculousness...

I think of all the people that want to workout, but can't, because of disabilities.

I think if my mom that beat cancer, so surely I can beat another mile.

I think of my students that see me as a role model, not as a lazy slob.

I think of how I would only have myself to blame if I didn't finish the workout...and I hate being the one to blame.

I think of one day meeting Ryan Gosling or Ryan Lochte on a beach somewhere and looking amazing because of all those planks...and we whisk off into the sunset together...

I think of bikini season.

I think of all my ex-boyfriends and how I only hope to run into them at the gym bench pressing like a boss, and then turning them down when they realize what a HUGE mistake they've made. HUGE. (Yeah, I said that in Julia Robert's voice from Pretty Woman. You should have too.)

And lastly, I think about how this is the only body I have. For the rest of my life. And since I'm only 25, I better take good care of it.

So friends, what motivates you?

xoxo

Saturday, January 5, 2013

2013 Will Be My Year

Hello friends! I'm a little weary of New Years resolutions only because they seem to never stick. However, I have a few goals for myself that are not just for 2013, but hopefully will progress throughout the years.

2012 was a little rough. Mom's cancer diagnosis, ending a relationship/friendship, entering back into the dating world (unsuccessfully, I might add...), my brother losing his job (but soon finding a new better one), close friends struggling with infertility, dealing with 25 year old bullies, and the craziness of ending my first year teaching, to beginning a wonderful 2nd year in the classroom.

Yes, 2012 was busy. A lot of big, scary changes. But I feel that all of those big events were just leading up to some truly wonderful things.

So, my 2013 goals are:

1. Live a more holy life
2. Take more photos
3. Want less
4. Save more
5. End envy
6. Expect nothing
7. Minimize clutter
8. Run often

I've printed these goals out and put them on my fridge to remind me daily.

I hope you all have some amazing goals for 2013 and accomplish them!

Leaving you lovelies with a quote that sums up how I feel about this upcoming year: "If you want to be happy, then be." :)





Xoxo