Motivation is the key!!!

Motivation really is the biggest part of working out, sticking with it, and being happy with the results you may see.  I use different types of motivation.  I have clothes that I cannot wear yet, that I at one time have been able to.  My favorite motivation though is being able to look at pictures and seeing a difference.  Yes, I understand that there is an art of standing and posing a certain way to highlight areas of your body you love to flaunt and camoflauge areas of your body that you may not be so comfortable with.  I went out with the girls this weekend, and of course the camera was out for theevent.  Of course, there were some pics that were immediately deleted, but there were some that were really cute.  After looking at them, (even though I am my own worst critic and was very critically on how I thought that I looked.)  I could see a change in my body from working out and being careful of what I eat.  I was motivated all over again because I was actually NOT mortified at what I saw.  I obviously have a bit more to go, but it is always important to realize change and celebrate each victory, no matter how minor it may seem.  Beleive it or not I could feel a difference too.  Meaning this:  almost every time I wore heels to an event like girls' night or something of that nature, those high heels have a habit of coming off halfway through the night.  Well, last night, though I didn't realize it, I did not really mind my high heels until the very end of the night and I was in the car going home.  It seems silly, but think about it.  Your feet hold ALL of your weight when you stand.  Put a pair of high heels in the mix that makes your legs and feet work to keep you balanced, then you are asking for a bit of torture.  (especially if you are not used to wearing heels regularly...says the girls that wears combat boots on a daily basis)  Ok, back to the point.  My feet didn't hurt as badly because they were not carrying around as much weight as they had in the past.  (I am 15 lbs lighter than I was in January 2011.)  Well, I am going to get off of my soap box.  Have a good night everyone and remember to stay active!!!

                      
          Randi and Me    
        March 19, 2011

 
                   Me, Randy, Kayla, Amanda
                           March 19, 2011