Our Own Worst Enemies
The comments I received on yesterday’s post were so supportive, gentle, and caring, and I thank everyone for their words. This morning I checked my messages and had a short but wonderful note from a buddy that made my day.
It’s amazing what this circle of Internet friends can do to boost each other, motivate each other, and just be there for each other. Sometimes I feel like I am too busy to check other blogs or to leave comments, then I remember how great it feels to receive comments and booster notes, and I try to make the time. This is not an individual journey. Helping others is the best way to help yourself.
After work yesterday, I started the usual game of debating and negotiating with myself to get out of a workout. I wanted to do nothing even resembling a workout last night:) I finally told myself that these stupid games are precisely what led me to gain weight back in the first place, so enough was enough. I changed clothes and did the Tae Bo AMPED Core Express workout, and I was so proud when I was done.
Sometimes it’s not the length or intensity of the workout that makes me proud, but simply the fact that I did it, that I pushed myself, that I overcame my own resistance. Aren’t we our own worst enemies at times? “Sure, it would be great for my health and well-being to do this workout, but I would really rather plop on the couch with some junk food, nosh for a while, and ingest 2000 calories I don’t need.” Ha, where is the sense in that??? But if you are like me, you can convince yourself this is the most sensible plan in the world.
This evening the kids arrive for Father’s Day weekend! It is more challenging to work out when they are home, but I already talked with Gary about needing the TV and the living room for a workout this evening, so no excuses for me! I have a date tonight with a weight training DVD. 
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(((((((((((((((mj))))))))))))))) You are amazing you know that? Just glad to see you back to your game! WHOO HOO!
I sure do not like it when these commment box treats me like spam!
Nancy, I have trouble posting comments too! I just copy them and keep repasting them until BuddySlim decides to take it
Good for you on getting that workout!
Your absolutely right about giving support and sending boosters. I’ve let that slide a bit but, was determined that today–boosters would be sent and they finally were lol.
Here is to date time with workouts–yay, you can do it girl!!
Being here to support others is motivating to me to get off my butt and do something too!
I totally agree…I heart my buddies on this site! Its one of the best things that I have done for myself in terms of weight loss…I am soooo proud of you for doing the workout anyway…sometimes it just getting out there that can really make the difference! You are amazing girl…never forget that!
I feel much the same way you do. I try to give to others as much as I can on here because it does feel wonderful! Keep it up. You are doing great. I love your newfound attitude!