Getting Control

It is so easy and 'convenient' to go astray with eating habits...believe me, I know...been there, done that.  There are just so many temptations that abound, and even sometimes when you get past that, you get tripped up by someone who sabotages your efforts.  It can get frustrating.

It happens to the best, and getting back on track can sometimes be difficult and get delayed.  Everyday stresses sometimes makes it even easier to stray, and then reality bites and you snap to attention and wonder, 'what was I thinking'?

If you've experienced the wonderful benefits that a healthy lifestyle brings on...and then you find yourself wore down and in a slump, you realize, you've GOT to get control again.  It's one thing when you're growing up in your parent's household.  You eat what is fixed and exercise...well, that might entail a walk to the frig.

Ok, wake up....you're a responsible adult now! So, what's you're excuse? Do you truly have a legit one?  Most of the time it's pretty lame...so get up....dust yourself off....get back on the proverbial wagon and get going!  Sometimes all it takes is a mental pep talk...other times more serious action is warranted.

If you don't take care of you, then who will? You cannot put your best self forward if you're down so much of the time.  Reality can be an eye opener.  You can find yourself in enough issue when you do take care of yourself.  When you don't you're simply asking for trouble.  Certainly the odds will stack up against you...age will continue in a forward motion and your poor choices will catch up with you, even as early as your 30's...then look out in your 40's and beware of those 50's.  Granted there are no guarantees, but why risk it?

I cannot make anybody do anything...I can provide encouragement, understanding and guidance...the rest has to come from you.  Sometimes the pep talk in my blogs is for me too...I'm human...I fall short...yup, I even get lazy (or too busy) at times.  I know what I need to be doing and I certainly don't want to be labeled a hypocrite!

Sometimes a break is necessary and unavoidable, but don't let the days become weeks, the weeks become months and so on.  Nip it in the bud.  When you work so hard and put so much effort into taking care of yourself, you don't want the slacking to cause you to lose so much of what you gained.  The mental boost I get from lifting weights and the physical results I see, are proof that what I am doing is having a positive effect.

Yes, life can get us down...taking care of ourselves can lift us up.  Keep them positive thoughts going, and those mental visions of a healthy, in shape you in the forefront.  Surround yourself with those who are for you.  Be proactive....stay on top of things. When you encounter those who are jealous and want to bring you to their level, remember, living healthy is the best revenge. :-)