So, why this educational video? Because even smarty pants' need reminders why it is important to eat right and exercise.
This applies especially to me since I have gained 4 pounds since Crew was born. I had lost approximately 25 pounds. Then, I began to see myself making tiny rationalizations for my behaviors. Similar to what I had done in the past when I had worked to lose weight. It is one thing to allow yourself to have a cookie or an ice cream every ONCE IN A WHILE--and not beat yourself up about it. It is, however, an entirely different story when you begin to use the fact that you have lost "x" amount of weight to justify your junk eating choices..."I have lost 25 pounds. I'm ok. I'll just have "this" and be right back at it.
BE CAREFUL with that type of logic. It will quickly lead you back to the weight you were running from. So, allow yourself a treat once in a while, but remember the end goal...a longer, healthier, happier life. That is where I have found myself these past 10 days. I have since recognized it, have hit the workouts hard again, and have focussed my eyes on my prize. I hope the rest of you all do the same.
Keep pushing ALL! Find a new goal, a new race, a new reason to remind yourself that every day is a great day to get the heart pumping. It's WAY more worth it than being sloppy and frustrated that our food addictions are controlling us. Yay friends.
You may need to pause my awesome music before watching the show. :)
