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A Mirror...

"Do something today that your body will thank you for in the future."

This morning I got two reinforcing compliments that inspired me to get back to work. I took too many days off over the weekend. I didn't splurge on eating -- I was still very disciplined (maybe too restrictive, given that I'm still nursing a 5-month-old) in that area, but I definitely was not as active as I should have been.

Yesterday, my body was not having it. I know I worked out pretty hard last week, but still yesterday -- my body was umph. The picture reflects the attitude. I got a workout in, but it was not the best and I wasn't pleased.

Not feeling the Tuesday workout
This morning, I walked in to work and two of my coworkers were already there. And that's when I received two compliments that I REALLY needed to hear!

The first: "I can tell you are smaller than when you started working here!" (I've been at my current job for roughly 90 days)

The second: "You are doing so great, and you're inspiring me to workout too!"

I don't think anyone has ever told me that I'm an inspiration when it comes to fitness, but it is the second time this week that I've had someone tell me those exact words.

I reached out to a friend and fitness coach on my way down to work out, asking "it will get easier, right?" She reminded me that yes, it will be easier on my body, but it is still a mental game. #iknowallison #itsallmental

And she sent me this to listen to...it's worth your time...


Mirrors (regular mirrors, not those trick fun house mirrors) don't lie. I believe that's why so many people avoid them. Tell the truth...do you have a full length mirror in your house? I certainly don't. But the locker room at the gym does.

  

I hate the fact that I still look like I"m pregnant. From the front -- eh, could use some work. From the side -- GO GET YOUR WORKOUT ON, GIRL!

So I did...and I feel GREAT! As of course I knew I would.

My workout cycle:
Before workout: I don't wanna.
First 15 minutes: What was I thinking? This hurts. I hate working out. It isn't worth it!
Next 5 minutes: Okay, I can do this. I'm settling in. My muscles are finally warmed up and I'm over half way done.
Next 5 minutes: Eh...I'm in the last third of cardio, I can't stop with 5 minutes left.
Last 5 minutes: TICK FASTER CLOCK! *#&%*(%
After workout: I am a workout goddess who just kicked that elliptical's ass!!!

Yep, I'm a goddess!
"It may take huge effort. I may have to DIG DEEP and go places I've never been before. But I will make it. I will do it. I WILL stand at the end!"

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  1. UnknownJuly 25, 2018 at 12:25 PM

    I am so proud of you, and YOU can and DO inspire people when it comes to fitness!! I fully believe that and also am personally inspired and motivated by you!

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