Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motivation. Show all posts

Annnd We're Back!

Hi! Is this thing on?! It's been awhile. Actually, it's been a loooong while. I'd like to start posting over here again, because I could use the motivation and accountability.

Yesterday I took "before" pictures for an online weight-loss challenge I'm participating in for the next six months and I was horrified by the woman staring back at me. I don't know when I became that girl, but I hate it and have to do something about it. I realized, from those photos, that I never really look at myself from head to toe anymore. I may glance at my outfit before running out the door, but that was the first time in months, if not years, that I saw what everyone else must be seeing. Talk about a wake up call.

I've been on this health train roller coaster before and I always vow to do better, and I do...until I get lazy and complacent and revert back to my old habits. So I need to make new habits and I need to adapt my favorite foods and make them healthier. I also recently purchased a planner, so I've inputted all of my workouts so I can see when/if I'll have scheduling conflicts.

I'm really going to try this time, because I don't want there to be a next time. I want this to be it.

How about you? Where are you in your journey to a healthier lifestyle?

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Bust a Move

I've had the same workout music playlist for far too long and would very much like to revamp it with some new songs. I currently have 81 songs on there, but I shuffle through them like crazy during a workout if a song isn't motivating me enough.

I was thinking it might be fun if we all (whoever wants to comment!) leave a comment with our top five to ten favorite workout songs. No repeats from other lists, please! Maybe we'll be able to add some new songs to our playlists!

Jessica's Top Ten Favorite Workout Songs
  1. Yeah! by Usher featuring Lil' Jon and Ludacris 
  2. Fighter by Christina Aguilera
  3. Walk Away by Kelly Clarkson 
  4. Honky Tonk Badonkadonk by Trace Adkins 
  5. Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake 
  6. The Way I Are by Timbaland
  7. Santa Maria (del Buen Ayre) by Gotan Project
  8. Poker Face by Lady Gaga
  9. Don't Stop the Music by Rihanna 
  10. Boom Boom Pow by Black Eyed Peas
  11. Imma Be by Black Eyed Peas

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A little motivation..

Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.- Earl of Derby

A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools. - Unknown

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas Edison

Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, “Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?” - Peter Maher

Our health always seems much more valuable after we lose it. - Unknown

If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you. - Unknown

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