It is so easy to become demoralised in today's society, breast implants, liposuction corrective surgery is available to almost anyone. The media almost brain washes us into thinking that this is how the beautiful people live and if we want nice taut cellulite free thighs we can just go and pay to have the fat removed and become one of the "fabulous".
Thats not an option I aspire to, I do look in the mirror and see the emerging crows feet and the smile lines, I look a bit scary first thing in the morning but I still think that I look great for my age, and I really do not aspire to having a botox experience that is sure to paralyse any of my signature cheeky facial expressions.
I do however aspire to keep my body looking as fit as it can be until I'm at least 60yrs old, then I plan to just fall apart and eat chocolate all day every day!! Oh just joking..... but you know what, I do feel that way at times.
I realise that my waist which has always been tiny, wants to expand so I just work it harder at the gym. I know that my thighs having always been my excess fat storage facility need to be worked a little harder, and I know that I have to keep as much muscle on my body as I can to keep my metabolism burning energy nicely.
Some days I have energy dips that zap me of any motivation to do any form of exercise. Thankfully since using Herbalife I don't suffer energy dips anywhere near as often as I did years back.
But most importantly I get out there and I do it, I know when I've over indulged or consumed too much alcohol, I know when I'm carrying extra weight and I do something about it. I'm only human I like my food, I'm not crazy about alcohol, I'd pick the chocolate cake over the glass of wine every time. But I have the discipline to pull it in when I need to and I'm proud of my appearance, some may call it vain and thats fine it is a form of vanity but on the greater scale of things is that such a bad thing?
Here's a tip for you, I have a pair of denim shorts bought when I was a super skinny minnie (a few years ago) I can still get into them just about. I use these as my benchmark and I rummage them out once in a while to see if I can still pour myself into them. If I battle to do up the button I know its time to cut down on the treats and step up the training.
I would call this discipline and determination, and it can't be bought from any shop.
But if it ever is....... I'll see you in the queue!!
Should you wish to read an updated version of this article, please read I will lose weight
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2 comments:
Nice post. So many people are looking for shortcuts. They think the answer is in the next pill or fad diet. I believe that self discipline and a made up mind are the most important factors to determine if someone will be successful in reaching any goal, and that includes health goals.
Thanks Derek, its refreshing to get feedback from a like minded soul. Excuse the pun... "I think we may be a dying breed"!!
I have added your blog to my site as you have some great articles that I would like to read through.
As for me I have resorted to reading NLP and Cognitive therapy books, with a view to help me to understand and hopefully change clients attitudes and pattern of thinking with regard to their health and fitness. Of course in some cases I may risk opening a can of worms that is beyond my professional scope but I'm willing to give it a go if I can help change even a few of my clients lives it will be worth it.
Sherry
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