The question? Well isn’t it obvious? Why? No really? I mean “why”? Why do I want to attain that fitness competitor look? Why do I want to push my body? Why do I want to build more muscles? Why do I want to permanently wave bye-bye to those last 5-10 stubborn pounds of fat? Why do I want to embrace clean foods while kicking the Oreos and Cheerios to the curb? ….(insert LONG pause…)
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Sorry, distracted by that last thought! ;)
O yeah, back to “why”. In my earlier years that question would have immediately brought to mind horrible visualizations of beaches, pool parties, and muffin tops. OK, maybe I’m not totally above all that, but with age does come wisdom. What good is all of that if you risk your health and lose yourself in pursuit of a fleeting moment. No, they must not be mutually exclusive! Vanity and substance…surface and depth….a beauty that radiates from deep within…Health, beauty, longevity, strength, and a rockin’ body. Do you know what I mean? To have your mind as sharp as the lines chiseled into your midsection. Your thinking as crystal clear as your skin and eyes. The pumping of your heart as strong as the pump in your bicep. Your mental reactions as quick as your physical agility. The inside as strong, beautiful and healthy as the outside. To be able to look in the mirror and actually feel as good as you look.
In the past defining such goals as “losing weight” would have me running to the nearest, latest and greatest fad that promised to help you drop 10 pounds in 14 days. Now, I want more. I want that and radiant health!
What does this have to do with a “why”? Not sure yet. Sometimes when I begin to think out loud I end up going off in tangents. Sometimes things end up coming full circle, and sometimes it just kinda dead ends….Maybe time will tell.
Back to “WHY”. Why do I want all that I just rambled on about? Why? You want to know why? Because for the first time in my entire life I believe I am WORTHY of it! Why? You know, perhaps "why" is not the right question after all. Maybe the correct question should be “why not”! What do ya think about that!!! WHY NOT! Why not reach for it all?? Why not shoot for the stars? Why not demand more from yourself? Why would I not be worthy? Why should I be willing to settle for anything else? THAT’S WHY!
Today’s eats…
M1…4 meatless breakfast sausages, 1 red pepper and ½ onion sautéed in a small amount of Macadamia Nut oil
M2…1/2 c edemame
M3…pistachios, goji berries and cacao
M4…hummus and cucumbers
M5…left over Mexican bowl from last night
Today’s workout…
My muscles were tight today so I opted to try something new. Yoga! I acquired a collection of DVD’s from my mom and decided to finally pop one in and hit play! Good news..I lived. Bad news..harder than I expected LOL!!
So what else? I don’t know, I think I am done rambling on for today. Don't forget, I probably won't be checking in tomorrow because my husband and I will be out all afternoon celebrating. YAY! And I can guarantee you that I will not be eating 100% clean nor will I be exercising. Twenty years only comes around once in a lifetime after all! So I guess you can tune back in on Monday for more crazy stuff! Till then Train hard and keep your goals forever in the forefront of your mind! :)
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Great post! Did you ever try foam rolling? I do it almost every day to help those muscles recover. Happy 20th anniversary tomorrow! I just celebrated 9 yrs :).
ReplyDeleteHey, great post and nice blog! I really love reading about the the inspiration and motivation behind why people do great things. After all, a Tony Robbins seminar is what got me started with this new lifestyle, so I'm big into motivation! And I want to second Greenteagirl's foam roller recommendation. This does so much for your muscles, and you can tell by how much it KILLS at first and then eventually doesn't anyomore.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the foam rolling idea! I was thinking a/b stopping and picking up one today. My muscles are SORE from yesterdays workout!!
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