We don't always follow a straight, smooth line when we work towards our health goals. It's ok when it curves here and there and presents bumps and obstacles. One thing for sure; I will not give up on my goal to be healthy and at a weight that is right for my body.
Have you ever done a health reset? It's a great way to kickstart your journey into a healthy lifestyle, and you might also become more aware of how you rely on certain foods or alcohol to relax, soothe or even numb yourself.
For me, my health is my number one focus; the weight loss is an indicator I'm eating right for my body at this time. The weight loss IS a motivator for sure, but it is not my main focus...it is mainly a sign I'm moving towards optimal health.
I want to feel good about me. I want to feel proud of my accomplishments, confident in who I am as a person and energized enough to follow my dreams and achieve my goals. Why? Because it feels good, and who doesn't want to feel happy?
The visual reminder of my tracker, which I see multiple times a day, is not only a reminder and motivation/encouragement, but as the year progresses, it becomes a sense of accomplishment.
My rising resting heart rate is like an alarm that alerts me to the poor environment I'm providing for my heart.
Each day that I'm successful with a habit, I fill in a square on my tracker, which I keep posted in the kitchen where I can see it every day. My tracker shows 6 months at a time.
Your desires/dreams are a clear sign of who you really are.
Whether you're sipping it slowly, or slamming it back, alcohol is a harmful drug that's been normalized at the dinner table.