Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Back to the Grind and Exercise Excuses

Yesterday I spent most of the day on the plane. It was tough saying goodbye to my parents, but they will be down in August so I can't be too sad. I did leave some influence on them:
  • Mom wants to start doing my shake once a day, and acknowledged that her and dad do eat all the time.
  • Dad wants to start the shakes too, and do a protein diet, he knows he feels so much better when he eats right.
What they left with me? Lots of encouragement! It's hard not to feel good about what you're doing when your parents tell you how nice you look, and how much better they can tell you feel.

Today is my first day back home and I am faced with the challenge of not wanting to exercise. When your at home it's so easy to get lost in chores, or just being lazy! When I was on vacation ,hubby and I made a pact that we were both going to exercise everyday I was gone, this made me feel guilty whenever I was feeling unmotivated. Also who can resist jogging by the beach!! So here are my motivations for exercising today:
  • I don't want to be skinny, I want to be fit!
  • I would cry if I couldn't fit in my new school clothes, when school starts!
  • Exercise is a great way to keep diabetes away!
If only I didn't look like this when I exercise...


(Source: backonpointe.tumblr.com)

Lastly my Joys for today

  • I'm finally home with my wonderful husband!
  • I'm a couple weeks away from completing Phase 1.
  • I'm feeling great and energized today!
What are your Joys for today? Leave me a comment!
Hugs!
Ashlyn

2 comments:

  1. My Joys of the Day:
    - I have two awesome children whom both I am very proud of.
    - A fantastic Wive of twenty some years (yeah i do know the exact amount)
    - A roof over my head

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  2. My Joys for the day:
    Dennis is comming home and staying home for a few weeks:-)
    Tomorrow is the 4th and so that means Fireworks
    I am scheduling my homestudy date today :-)

    I love your picture,, that is me too. I love your be fit not skinny attitude. It is hard to work out when you are a thin person because well you are already thin and fit in your clothes,, but boy am I out of shape endurance and strenght wise. It is good to think Fit not just Thin.

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