Sundi Jo Graham's Blog, page 29
September 2, 2014
The Secret to Achieving the Life You’ve Always Wanted
January brings the time of New Year’s Resolutions. For many, that resolution is to lose weight. You’re excited! You’re going to do it this time! 10 lbs. 20 lbs. 50 lbs.
You’re envisioning a new wardrobe, or maybe you’re excited to see what it’s like not to have to order a seatbelt extension on the plane. Then January rolls around and so many have given up until next year.
Here we are in September and 2014 is more than halfway over, but what if you didn’t wait until January to start setting goals? What if you could make a change today? In this moment. Right now.
We don't have to wait for a new year to set goals today. #nextrightstep
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You can, my friend. All you have to do is take the next right step.
To help you do that, I’ve created a three-part video series to jumpstart putting your steps into action. I think you’ll find it inspiring, and best of all, it’s free! You can watch the first video here. It’s part of a larger project I can’t wait to share with you. If you like it, you can opt-in to receive the other two.
In this first video, I talk about:
How I went from losing 145 lbs., to gaining 40 of it back, and overcoming that feeling of defeat
How putting three simple words into action can change the course of your life
Why you can’t afford to live without putting goals into place to change the course of your life
How to overcome your fear
Why vulnerability is key to growth
There’s no better time like the present to learn how taking the next right step can bring your dreams and goals to life.
There’s nothing like the feeling of accomplishment when you get to the end of something you’ve worked so hard to achieve. But you have to do the work to get there.
And that’s just the first video. I dig even deeper in the second and third videos. As I said, you can watch the first for free here. The other two are free too; you just have to opt-in. You are also welcome to share them with your friends.
There are several reasons to stop waiting for a new year to get here to achieve your goals of losing weight, strengthening your marriage, becoming a better mom, writing that book, (insert your goal here).
One last thought: Usually I ask you to comment here—and you can if you want. But I’d be grateful if you would leave me a comment under the video when you click over to watch it. I’m starting the conversation there now with a goal of my own.
Click here to watch the video now.
August 26, 2014
Never Eat At a Buffet When You’re Emotional
Have you recently used food as a way to protect yourself? Did it leave you feeling regret only moments after? You’re not alone, my friend.
I’ve been in the middle of some heavy, emotional things happening in my family right now. Because food is an easy go-to for me in difficult times, I’m on high alert of my actions.
On a particularly rough day this past weekend, I decided I wanted some Chinese food – a buffet. I was hungry and it was lunch time. Before I headed to the restaurant, I texted a friend to let her know I was considering Chinese. When I pulled into the parking lot, she texted me back with some great word of wisdom:
No buffet today, ok? Don’t emotionally eat.
Boom! She called me on it before I even realized I was about to emotionally eat. I had two choices in that moment. I could eat my way through sadness at the buffet, or I could make a healthier choice, which wouldn’t leave me with regret later.
In those few seconds, I had to consider the next right step, and whether I was going to take it or not.
I’m happy to say I pulled out of the parking lot and headed to Ruby Tuesday for a salad bar.
Avoid buffets when you’re emotional
Because food has been a struggle for me, I try to avoid buffets anyway. Why put yourself in the way of temptation on purpose? I’m not saying don’t ever enjoy a variety, just be careful.
When your emotions are already heightened, you’re not thinking clearly enough to make snap decisions. When you walk into a buffet full of variety and a dessert bar built for a city, you’re putting yourself at risk to meet some very bad enemies: regret and shame.
Never choose a buffet when you're hungry and emotional. It's a bad idea!
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Hold yourself accountable to safe people
Do you have a friend you can talk to? One who knows you well enough to know what your next move probably is? Call her. Text her. Tell her what you’re struggling with and process through together what’s going on in your heart.
Sometimes they see things you can’t see in the midst of your struggles. My friend knew I would regret my decision within an hour of walking out of that Chinese restaurant. She loved me enough to help me walk away from that negative choice.
Get to the why behind the what
I made it through that day without regrets. Without the shame of giving into something I knew would hurt me later. It wasn’t the chinese food that was the problem. It was about what I was using the food to do.
That’s where we have to be aware of our “why” behind our “what.” Are you eating that cheeseburger because you’re hungry and want to enjoy a good burger, or are you using it as a drug to cover up what you don’t want to deal with in your heart? Are you enjoying chocolate because you love the taste of a nice piece of delectable chocolate, or is it a salve to your brokeness?
When we use food as an alternative to dealing with our issues, we'll regret it every time.
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It was lunch time and I was still hungry, but Ruby Tuesday’s was a much better option. I ordered the fish tacos and the salad bar, then wrapped up the fish tacos in a to-go box so I could have another meal later. The salad was delicious, satisfied my appetite, and I left with a heart a little stronger than it was an hour before.
Later that night, I allowed myself a mini concrete from the frozen custard joint. Not because I was emotional. Simply because I wanted to enjoy something sweet. As I ate it on the way home, I enjoyed the dessert. Why? Because I wasn’t using it as a coping mechanism. I was simply enjoying some vanilla custard with Butterfinger pieces. I woke up with no regret. No shame. Just victory over the day before.
This victory can be yours, too. All you have to do is focus on the next right step.
Question: What other steps can you take not mentioned to avoid the pitfalls of emotionally eating? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
August 19, 2014
Why Robin Williams and I Have More in Common Than You Think
Depression sucks. Suicide, even worse. Just typing the words stirs a sadness in my heart that makes me want to write about anything but this. Throughout the last week, I’ve listened to many discussions and read several social media posts and blogs about the tragedy of Robin Williams’ death. But I haven’t said much. I simply haven’t had much to say. The news took me back to the day the world lost another comedic genius, Chris Farley. I sat in my high school art class and grieved his loss with my classmate, Robbie. Today, I mourn again. I don’t know why a man who could bring tears of laughter to your eyes in seconds, decided to take his life. What I do know, however, is I can relate to the desire to want to do the same. Five years ago this month, thoughts of suicide filled my mind. I wasn’t sure my heart could stand another break, and letting it all go seemed like I would finally be able to pull some imaginary lever, allowing me to breath without this intense pressure weighing over me. Ahh.. but in the midst of those moments, I could still make people laugh.
Sometimes we use humor to shield something deeper.
Making people laugh comes natural to me. I don’t say that to brag. The ability to cheer others up with a corny joke or antic is a gift God has blessed me with. Though I’m much better than I used to be, using humor as a way to mask my pain is still a bad habit. Williams did the same. As I’ve watched a few past interviews discussing his stints in rehab, he would almost immediately follow up the answer to a serious question with some kind of joke. It seems it was his defense mechanism. It’s one of mine, too.
When we don't truly face the issues before us, humor can only suffice for so long.
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Sometimes we struggle to find purpose.
I’m not a stand-up comedian. I haven’t been in hit movies. I don’t know Robin, nor have I ever met him. But I would bet many times at the end of the day, he would come home and wonder if he truly had a purpose. I’ve seen it time and time again with comedians. I can relate. I would often wonder why I even existed. I could come home from an amazing day with friends full of laughter, and moments later sit on the couch full of despair, wondering if I had any purpose at all for this life. It still happens, though not as often. Out of nowhere, this cloud of despair hangs over me and I sense I’m just existing for no other reason than to exist. Life is great. I’m pursuing my goals. I’m fulfilling God’s mission for me. I’m in the best place of my life I’ve ever been. Then the cloud shows up and I forget how to smile, until it’s time to make you laugh, because I want to make you feel better.
We have to choose truth over our feelings.
Five months ago, that cloud was hanging over me again. I didn’t want to get out of bed. I didn’t understand my purpose. I felt hopeless in a world full of support. I felt completely alone. Washing my hair seemed pointless some days. But in the midst of that sadness, I had a choice to make: believe my feelings or believe the truth about my situation. No, life wasn’t making sense at that moment, but God still had a plan. Even though I didn’t always believe the right truth, here’s what those around me reminded me of:
God created me for a purpose. (Ephesians 2:10)
He promises to never leave me. (Deuteronomy 31:6)
He holds me with His right hand. (Isaiah 41:13)
He loves me with an everlasting love. (Jeremiah 31:3)
He has plans for me. (Jeremiah 29:11)
God gently reminded me I need only to focus on the next right step. Daily, I’m trying simply to do just that. Your feelings will lie to you, just as they did to one of the funniest, kind-hearted men of all time. I don’t know what Robin Williams believed as he chose to end his life. But I do know in the end, he chose to believe the wrong truth, and the world mourns because of it. Last year, my friend Chanel jumped off a bridge and took her own life. Addiction and depression were too much of a battle for her, so she believed. Again, she chose the wrong truth.
We have to believe the truth about what God says about us, despite the despair.
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August 12, 2014
Three Ways to Be More Open and Live Life to the Fullest
In today’s culture we’re taught to have our own opinions, and voice them consistently. We have a “right” to tell others what we think, and often we end up being more close-minded because of it.
I admit I struggle not sharing my opinion with the world, but I’m much better than I used to be. Turns out the world still goes around when it doesn’t hear what I think about everything.
Unfortunately, we seem to be more of an entitled generation than ever before, and because of that, many of us don’t live with an open mind.
I heard a sermon recently from Pastor Kevin Shorey about this very thing. His point was that we aren’t fully living if we’re not doing it with openness. But that openness needs to be led by God’s Word.
He shared three principles we need to be open to:
We need to be open to other people.
Can you think of that one person who grows you? You know, the one who you see walking towards you and you’re trying not to lock eyes so you can turn and run away? What if you took a moment and talked with them even when you didn’t feel like it? That’s what Jesus would do.
If we're to be the body of Christ, we need to act like Jesus.
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Jesus did it all the time – when he was tired, hungry, and felt alone. He was full of compassion on those striving for his attention. Instead of hiding, he brought people to the hiding place.
When the disciples told the kiddos to go away, Jesus had a different plan. He made those kids an example of what is required to get into Heaven – have faith like a child.
We need to be open to receive counsel.
If we’re not teachable, we’ll stay stuck in the same rut we’ve been in. When there’s a big decision to make, we need to seek wise counsel. Shorey says, “Don’t just get an opinion. Get counsel from someone who’s been there.”
I remember asking God for a mentor several years ago. I was hungry to change. When He answered that prayer, I wasn’t sure what to think. All of a sudden, here was this woman making all these suggestions. But I was so eager to learn, my heart remained teachable.
Making that decision to listen to wise counsel led me to losing 145 lbs., dealing with the past of my sexual abuse, learning who I was in Christ, and more. Though it wasn’t always easy and pride reared its ugly head a few times, my desire to change outweighed my desire to pretend like I knew everything.
Just yesterday, as I was sitting with a new mentor, she revealed an area in my life where I needed to open my eyes a little wider. I didn’t see it the way she saw things, but her perspective helped me see that maybe I needed to step outside of my comfort zone and go in another direction. A different view from those we respect and admire is often what we need to keep going in the right direction.
Counsel + Accountability = Success
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We need to open up to the Word of God everyday.
These first two points mean nothing if we’re not growing in our relationship with God. We can’t offer love to others or know how to receive wise counsel from others if we don’t first know what God is telling us in our daily walk with Him.
Scripture is key to living a full life. You can’t move forward if you’re not led by God.
2 Timothy 3:16 says all scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. It doesn’t get any better than that, my friends.
Here’s to living life with an open mind, open heart, and open Bible.
I’m excited to announce the premier of The Kevin Shorey Show on the Generation Now channel on Roku. Check out the details and mark it on your calendars. You’ll laugh, possibly cry, salivate over apple pie, and be inspired by a man who loves the Lord.
Question: Where in your life do you need to be more open? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
August 5, 2014
What Jackie Kennedy Taught Me About the Reality of Others [Vlog]
Isn’t it amazing that we can all see the same thing, yet see something differently at the same time? That’s exactly what happened to me a few weeks ago.
I was touring through the Celebrity Car Museum in Branson with my little cousin, Caleb. There was the Batmobile, a motorcyle driven by Elvis, and of course, the 1976 Pacer driven by Wayne and Garth in Wayne’s World.
We turned the corner and there sat the black limousine Jackie Kennedy and her children rode in the day of John F. Kennedy’s funeral. I read the placard, then walked on.
Then something in my heart changed and I had to go back.
All of a sudden, my reality shifted, and I took a moment to embrace the history of what took place inside that car.
A broken woman and her two children sat in the backseat as the driver took them to and from the funeral of her husband. At that moment, he wasn’t the President of the United States. He was a husband and a father, who in an instant, was taken away from his family.
As she rode home from the funeral, her mind was probably racing. How would she comfort the hearts of her two children? Why would God take her husband? How could someone live with a broken heart like that?
She went home to a bed where her husband would never sleep again. She would stand in a foyer where her children would never be greeted by their daddy again.
I got emotional staring at that old car. I wasn’t looking into a piece of machinery – I was peering into moments of heartache for a woman and her children. For a moment, I felt her pain.
There’s a lesson to be learned for all of us from this.
Perhaps that cranky waitress at Ihop just learned she has a lump on her breast. Maybe the man holding up traffic at the light isn’t lost physically, but his heart is wandering aimlessly after burying his wife. What if the store clerk who refuses to look you in the eyes desperately needs a friend but has too much shame to ask?
We never know someone else's reality until we take time to see inside their hearts....
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I could’ve walked past that car, slightly acknowledging a piece of history, and quickly walked over to see the motorcycle Michael J. Fox rode in Back to the Future, but I didn’t.
I stopped. I went back. I embraced those moments. I let go of the busyness and rush of life, and felt something.
I encourage you to do the same. Take a moment and embrace the reality of others’ lives. See past their flesh and look into their hearts. Offer them a smile in the midst of their pain. For you may be the only one who offers.
July 29, 2014
How to Use Prayer to See the Potential in Others
Have you ever taken a few minutes to just stop and think about where you are today compared to where you used to be? I bet you’d be pleasantly surprised.
I think about my life today and the life I was living 10 years ago, even 5 years ago. Oh how things change.
The other morning as I was reading my devotional, I realized what role prayer played in influencing these changes.
Prayer isn’t just the way we cultivate our own potential; prayer is the way we recognize potential in others.
Those words are from Mark Batterson’s devotional, Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge.
The prayers of others shape our lives. Never underestimate the power of your prayers. (Tweet that)
Growing up there were a lot of words thrown my way, by others, as well as myself: fat, stupid, ugly, worthless, retarded. Guess what I believed? All of the above. No wonder I was 25 years old, weighed 330 lbs., and hated my very existence.
When we pray, things begin to change.
I remember specifically writing in my journal for God to send me a mentor – someone to walk alongside me in my life. I don’t remember how long it took for the prayer to be answered, but He answered indeed, above anything I could have asked or imagined.
He sent me a prayer warrior named Jennifer White, and for the last six years, this woman has prayed over me and for me more times than I can count. I know there were days she would have rather strangled me than pray, but she didn’t. The desire for her to strangle me has subsided in recent years, I think. Hopefully.
Prayers helps us recognize the potential in others.
Jennifer quickly realized I was writing my future story based on things I believed about myself. Instead of allowing it to continue, she stepped in the gap and used prayer to help change the course of my story. She still remains consistent in those prayers and God has done some amazing things in my life over the last five years. You can read more about them in my book, Dear Dad
, if you’re interested.
Prayer… is the difference between letting things happen and making things happen.
Using prayer to see my potential, Jennifer taught me how to use prayer to see my own potential. Life isn’t filled with words of death for me anymore. I actually see and believe the potential in me, God’s potential in me.
Not only do I see the potential, I strive daily to live it out. Why? Because I don’t want to waste anything God has given me to use for His glory. I’ve still got a lot of work to do, but I know I’m on the right path.
Prayer changes how you see others.
When I find myself praying for others the way Jennifer prayed for me, I see them differently. I don’t always see the annoyance. Instead, I see pain in their hearts – their struggles, and I pray.
I have to frequently ask myself, Am I using prayer to see the potential in others? If the answer is “no”, it’s usually because I have a ginormous log sticking out of my eye.
Friends, our prayers are important. God doesn’t necessarily need our prayers to change others, but He loves them. He desires to hear from us – to hear us standing in the gap for others.
I challenge you today to think of one person you can stand in the gap for. Who’s that one person you know rubs you the wrong way? Can you make a list of blessings to pray over them? Consider asking them how exactly you can pray for them.
How can you use prayer to see her potential? How are you using prayer to help write his future?
July 22, 2014
You Were Made For More: Rid Yourself of Negative Self-Talk
Self-doubt seems to be an ongoing plague in the world. It’s the invisible disease that’s eating away at the hearts and minds of women and men everywhere, yet it so often goes untreated.
It breaks my heart, really. I know if it breaks mine, it has to break God’s.
I hear my friends and family putting themselves down with negative words on a daily basis. I used to be the queen of it. Though I’m not perfect and still catch myself using negative self-talk, I’m so much better than I used to be.
Do these words sound familiar to you? I’m stupid. I’m ugly. I’m fat. I’m worthless. I’ll never amount to anything. There’s no hope for me. Life is always going to be this way. People wouldn’t like me if they really knew me. I’m such a screw up. I’m sure you can add a variety to the list I barely covered.
I’m past the point of heartbroken and seem to be in the anger stage. I’m sick and tired of hearing others talk so negatively about themselves. I’m exhausted with the lies others are believing about themselves. Tired because the devil is getting way too much leverage in the game.
It’s time to fight back against the lies you’re believing about yourself. (Tweet that)
In the book, Made to Crave, Lysa TerKeurst tells us we were made for more. We were designed for a greater purpose – for God’s purpose. I couldn’t have said it better myself.
When you talk negatively about yourself, you negate God’s sovereignty.
God knew what He was doing the moment He created you. He never planned for you to look in the mirror one day and say to yourself, I’m worthless. There’s no point in trying.
In Psalm 139:13, God tells us He made all the delicate, inner parts of our bodies and knit us together in our mother’s womb. If God made us so delicately, how do you think He feels when you talk down to yourself?
When you put yourself down instead of lifting yourself up, you are missing out on God’s blessings.
The Father has lavished great love on you, but He can’t force you to receive it. 1 John 3:1 says He calls us His children. What a blessing!
God longs to give us the desires of our heart, when they line up with His desires. There’s nothing in the Bible stating you degrading yourself is the desire of His heart. If you’re constantly filling your life with negative self-talk, there is no room to prepare for the dreams He’s placed in your heart. When you’re not pursuing what God has designed you for, other people are missing out on the blessings, too.
When you fill your life with negativity, there is no room for the sun to shine.
What you speak out of your mouth and into your heart and mind has the power of life and death. Proverbs 18:1 tells us about that power, but we also learn about the consequences we’ll reap because of our decision to speak death over ourselves.
We’ll all die someday, but we don’t have to live like we’re dead now. (Tweet that)
When you consistently degrade yourself, others will flee.
When I filled my life with negative self-talk, people didn’t want to be around me as often. I was a “Debbie Downer” and looking back, I can’t blame them.
Allow me to speak some strong truth with a dose of grace. If you find it hard to keep friends, or wonder why others don’t hang around you for long periods of times, it’s time to look in the mirror and ask yourself what your responsibility is for that.
We live in a world full of negative media, opinions on every corner, Facebook drama, and more. What if the words you say about yourself could bring a light into a dark world? I promise you they can, if you change the way you think about yourself.
Change doesn’t happen overnight, I understand. But change can start today, in this very moment.
Only you can decide if that will happen or not. Only you can make the decision to believe what God says about you versus what others say about you. Only you.
Start speaking the truth over yourself today. I promise you’ll never look back and say, “Oh man, if I’d only said more negative things about myself.” Life is too short to live in self-defeat. Go and claim the victory God has given you.
Question: What negative self-talk are you committing to ending today? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
July 15, 2014
Why I Voluntarily Signed Up for Insanity (A Personal Trainer)
I’m the type of person who can do the same thing over and over again. I can eat a salad everyday for lunch with the exact same toppings for months.
I’m one for routine. I drink my tea at the same time every morning. I prefer a specific type of ink pen. Sometimes, however, it’s time to change things up.
I’ve kept it no secret that I’ve gained 40 lbs. back of the 145 I lost. It’s still hard to say (type) those words. Lately I’ve felt stuck. I’m still running, still eating salads, and still drinking my tea at the same time each morning. But I’ve just felt stuck.
So, I asked God for help and of course He showed up.
Cue the intro music here….
He brought a personal trainer into my life. I was enjoying getting to know Kim from FitPossibilities until my first one-on-one training session this morning. Now I’m thinking bad thoughts about her.
Some gifts come in disguise.
I’ve been praying for a while about changing things up – doing something different so I can get different results. I’ve often daydreamed about the possibility of having a personal trainer get me on a great routine, but financially I just knew it wasn’t a possibility.
God being the amazing networker He is, though, showed up when I least expected and tada, I got my wish. Tomorrow when I can’t sit on the toilet, I probably won’t consider this a gift, but today I know it is.
Just because you exercise doesn’t mean you’re in shape.
I’ve lost 145 lbs. I’ve been running off and on for the last four years. I thought I was halfway in shape until Kim introduced me to bells and balls and planks, oh my!
Planks are the works of the devil, of this I am convinced.
One hour later, my legs felt like jello, I squeezed my glutes together more times than I can count, and I thought it possible I would be meeting Jesus within minutes. Turns out I survived it.
So, there you have it. I’m starting my journey with a personal trainer and I’m considering sharing the whole process with you, if I survive the first week. My goal is to get healthy, build some muscle (not man arms), get more educated on nutrition, and get to my goal weight.
Thanks for holding me accountable and joining me for the journey.
Question: What’s your favorite type of workout? Have you had a great experience with a personal trainer? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
July 10, 2014
Why You Should Beware of Artificial Sweeteners
You’re at the local café and the waitress sets your nice hot cup of coffee down in front of you. She asks, “Would you like cream with that?” Of course you do.
Then you reach for the bright pink package, placed between the yellow, white and blue packets. After all, it has to be better for you than sugar, right?
Wrong.
We drink diet sodas with our low-fat meals because we’re trying to lower our consumption of sugar-filled sodas. Replacing soda with diet soda isn’t beneficial to you – it’s detrimental to your body and overall health.
Artificially sweetened food is not the answer.
Studies suggest when we trick our bodies by using artificial sweeteners, our ability to count calories internally is thrown off.
A study done at Purdue University found when rats grew accustomed to consuming artificially sweetened liquids were given sweet foods high calories, they overrate.
I’m not comparing you to a rat, (Okay, maybe I am) but I would bet the same applies to us humans.
Our way of eating should line up with God’s original intentions.
Before our food made to a chemical lab and became something we couldn’t pronounce, we used to enjoy things, like natural sugars in fruits.
I remember learning how bad Sweet’N Low and Aspartame were for me, so I adopted Splenda. I put it in my tea and coffee. I regularly used one packet of Splenda in my coffee each Sunday morning at church, as that’s usually the only time I have coffee during the week.
However, when I get educated on something, I want to apply it to my life to stay as healthy as possible. I’m sure you want that for yourself, too.
Though we still need to cut down on regular sugar as much as possible, it’s better to consume it in small amounts versus the other artificial sweeteners. Yes, you’re going to gain weight when eating sugar, but as Jillian Michael’s says, “At least it’s natural and not completely screwing up your internal calorie counter.”
You don’t have to give up the artificial sweeteners cold turkey.
Just like anything you do, implement small changes if that works better for you. But what you can do is use natural, non toxic products.
Consider Stevia or Xylitol. They are a little more costly than your usual artificial sweeteners, but your health is worth it, right?
Whatever you do, try to avoid these:
Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal), Sucralose (Splenda), Acesulfame-K (Sunett, Sweet One), and Saccharin (Sweet’N Low).
Bye by artificial, hello to a healthier you!
Question: Do you use the above mentioned sweeteners? Which one are you considering tossing aside first? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
July 8, 2014
How to Deal with Setbacks
You’ve missed a few workouts. You haven’t exactly eaten things that are good for you lately. That doesn’t mean you have to stay stuck.
It happens – to everyone. Whether you’re a beginner in getting your health back on track, or you’re a personal trainer, it happens.
You feel like you’ve fallen off the weight-loss wagon. Now you’re beating yourself up for failing. This is where you might run to the refrigerator to soothe your defeated heart.
Don’t do it!
I’m preaching this to myself by the way.
The old you eats through your emotions.
The old you made a million excuses for not starting to exercise and eat right. You would start Monday, then tomorrow wouldn’t come. You couldn’t stay on track because your husband wouldn’t adopt a new healthy lifestyle with you. You just didn’t have time to get healthy.
Then the old you stopped making excuses and started doing something to change. Remember her? Remember him?
The new you deals with setbacks and gets back on the wagon.
You’re not a failure. So you had a setback. So you had a few bad days. So you’ve had a bad week. So you’ve eaten enough sugar in the last three days to fill Willy Wonka’s warehouse. (Okay, that one hits home for me.)
What you do with your setback depends on you. And I have a feeling you’re ready to focus on the next right step instead of living in the past.
You only fail when you stop trying. (Tweet that)
Working through the process is where success happens.
Getting healthy is a process. You didn’t become overweight overnight. You didn’t put on that baby weight in a few days. It was a process.
You’ll encounter small mistakes. We all do. But whatever you’ve gained can be lost again. If you’ve missed a workout, your life is not over. I have to tell myself this frequently.
Get to the gym tomorrow because it’s the next right step.
Allow a new day to be a new beginning. That’s what the new you would do.
Question: What setback are you going to push through today? You can leave a comment by clicking here.
