Up until a year ago, if you had asked me to
describe my ideal body type in one word, I would have said “skinny”. “Skinny”
sounded like such a dream; I felt like if I could lose 5 more lbs, or skip a
meal, or a snack or two, my whole life would change for the best. So when I
lost all the weight I wanted to lose and realized that life was still the same,
and I still saw the same sad, unsatisfied, person in the mirror, I also
realized that maybe being skinny wasn’t the ultimate goal for me.
Now, just like many other girls, I’m aiming
for something completely different: Health. I simply want to experience health
in the most holistic way possible; I’m aiming to improve physically,
spiritually and mentally. This has honestly been one of the more difficult
challenges I’ve faced, especially because I find it specifically hard to stay
on track even if I really want something. No matter how many fitness Instagram
accounts I follow (and stalk daily), motivation doesn’t seem to come easy, and
if you’re anything like me, then you will know how upsetting it is to want
something so much and not get it due to your own actions. That’s why I’m
writing this post, to remind you all that you can eat better, you can workout
and you can be happy with yourself—inside and out.
WHY: One of the things that helps me stay on track is remembering why I wanted to improve in the first place. Why do you want change? Are you tired of feeling self-conscious next to your friends? Do you want to see something different in the mirror? Or are you simply bored of your appearance? All of these are valid reasons to want to change because, evidently, you’re the only person that needs to be satisfied with the results your efforts provide. Remind yourself of why you want to be on this path and make sure you stick to it.
WHAT: What do you want to achieve? It’s so important to know what you
want because if you don’t set yourself goals, how will you know when you’ve
achieved them? You have to remember that your goals don’t have to be life
changing; they don’t even have to be noticeable by others unless you want them
to be. Make sure you set yourself goals that are more than just about changing
your appearance. Try to run faster. Try to do 5 more push-ups. Kill it at the
gym for 30 minutes longer everyday or simply climb that hill without feeling
out of breath. These may feel like small steps for you, but your body will be
noticing the difference and in no time, you will see it reflecting on your
appearance too.
HOW: So, how will you achieve these goals? This might be the hardest
part of the whole thing because although making an action plan might be simple,
not many of us seem to be able to stick to it. A few good tips I’m planning on
trying are meal prepping and, hopefully, convincing one of my housemates to eat
healthier with me. Can you do anything similar? Or do you prefer to work on
your own? Either way, come up with a plan and make sure you stick to it!
I really hope you guys enjoyed this post
because I loved writing it. I know that setting yourself a goal and trying to
stick to it isn’t the easiest thing in the world, but I also believe that
determination and hard work can lead to anything you want!
Please let me know in the comments if you
have any good tips about how to achieve your goals because I’m always looking
for some advice! Also, if you run a fitness and health blog, make sure you tell
me so I can be inspired by you!
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