No matter what happens...DON'T GIVE UP! You might slow down a bit from time to time. You might get discouraged or depressed. You might get tired and fed up. You might eat more cake than veggies. More bread than fruit. It's OK! No one is 100% all the time. It's not just about strict nutrition and strict fitness. YES...all of that is necessary to lose weight & get healthy. Sorry, but there is NOT an easy "pill" or "shot" or "fix". It does take these nutrition and exercise.
BUT...that is not what it's all about! I have learned that it is even MORE mental and spiritual than it is diet and fitness. Why? Because, if you don't love yourself...if you don't believe in yourself...if you don't encourage yourself...if you don't think you are good enough...if you don't think that you CAN do it....well, you more than likely are right and you won't.
You have got to deal with the INNER before you can truly deal with the OUTER! If not, when you do mess us...when you do slow down for a little while...or when others try to tell you that you can't do it...well, then you will just shut down and give up.
Make God #1 and PRAISE Him the whole time! When you feel like giving up...PRAISE HIM! When you have those cravings but know you truly don't need them, that it's mental...PRAISE HIM (and no, it's not easy!)! When you feel that you are all alone and no one understands or cares...PRAISE HIM! Remember, no matter what GOD is there to lead you and guide you. Stop trying to make it all about yourself and let HIM lead. Believe me...it makes such a HUGE difference!
That being said...this week starts the Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge at Reeves. I'm excited to be back with the awesome trainers and friends and team! Plus it really helps me learn new things about nutrition and exercise. Helps me with accountability. And working with support people is ALWAYS encouraging! They are truly a blessing from GOD!
