Refocusing

Sometimes you need to take a step back and refocus your efforts. Lately I've been a little plateaued when it comes to weight loss. So this past week I rededicated and hit a new low (Saturday). I'm hoping to break into the 170s soon (from 215 originally). I just have to keep reminding myself that good results take time. Time and persistence. That's all it takes to reach your goals.

It's a funny thing, self image. Not everyone has a good self image, and yet self-image is such an important part to in staying happy. Your self image is like a pair of sunglasses you put on everyday. You filter everything through your own self-image, so it's a very important keep a positive one! I usually have a very positive self-image, even if the way I see myself doesn't always match what's on the outside. And if your self image doesn't match what you want it to be, make the change! Be the change you want to see in this world! That's what this journey is about for me. Making how I feel the same as how I look. That's not to say I don't also look great (because who are we kidding, I look fabulous) but I want to be in the best shape of my life to match the best years of my life. Too much time has been wasted on bad decisions, so it's time to make the right decisions for once.

Dedication. Commitment. Perseverance through adversity. Things won't always go the way you want. In fact, a lot of times things will go the exact opposite way. The key is to persevere through and get through it. The old saying is: "What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger". It's absolutely true. There's always a silver lining in every cloud, it's just finding it that might be the difficult part. The key is not to give in to the pressure.

I hope you all are reaching your goals. I'm working my butt off to get to mine (not only in health, but also in my career and otherwise), and good things will come to good people that work hard.

Perseverance Through Adversity

It's well known that to be successful in sports you must not only be better than the other guy/team, you also have to be so much better that you can take the unfair hits/calls and still pull out a victory. This holds true for life as well. There are going to be times in your life where it seems like nothing can go right. You've probably heard the phrases: "Bad news comes in threes" and "When it rains, it pours". I'm always amazed to see it, but it's true. Bad things can sometimes beget other bad things. It's hard to stay positive sometimes, but you have to persevere.

A short memory can come in handy here. I've often been reprimanded for my awful memory, but more often than not it's helped me stay happy through tough times. Think not of the past, nor of the future, but only of the present. By keeping your mind focused on your immediate goals you can be a happier person. This is not to say it's a good idea to forget the past, but take it with a grain of salt. It's in the past; it can't be changed. If it's something negative, live life the best you can and push it out of your mind. You have no control over it, so why even worry about it?

Bad things happen to good people. It's a fact of life. The key is to not get hung up on those bad things and fall into a downward spiral or a regression. Instead, call an old friend, work out, or play a musical instrument! With perseverance and a short memory you can stay positive, happy, and optimistic about your present and your future.