Tag: accountability

Motivation, The Journey, Weight Loss

My Why?

Nadina P

As I journey through this destination called life. I am a believer it is our “why” that motivates us daily. For me I’m a wife, mother, teacher, daughter, sister, cousin, and the list goes on and on. Even though I’m one person with many roles, I try not to complain but I devise a plan that works best for my situation.

Why Now?  Why do I feel the need to redefine my life?

I’m at a point in my life where I have let my responsibilities – both personal and professional consume me.  I have lived the past 12 years simply going through the motions.

My “AHA” Moment

6 years ago a dear friend said we needed to have a girls trip – a weekend getaway.  It was this trip that reminded me that I don’t do very much for myself with my friends.  This trip was the jump-start of me coming up with plans and a clearer vision for my life.

I am redefining: 1) my weightloss journey; 2) becoming a blogger with a greater following; 3) becoming a successful small business owner; 4) living debt free; 5) and simply enjoying my family and what life sends my way.

I challenge you to consider your why…

Here’s to redefining my journey one day at a time…

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Motivation, Planning, The Journey, Weight Loss

Time is Not an Excuse

Nadina P

Many times we delay doing things in our life due to time.  Just with almost every aspect in life we must take the time to plan.  We already know that there are 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week.  This is a fact that is not debatable, what we do within this time is at our personal discretion.

I want to lose weight and become healthier.  In order to accomplish my goals I need to do a better job managing my time in order to prepare myself for success.  I’ve learned that in order to lose weight, I need to meal prep and dedicate time to exercising.  My schedule does not allow me to go to the gym 3-5 days out of the week.  So to fix that problem, I purchased a treadmill and some free weights.  Now, what’s the excuse… I don’t want to take the time to wake up earlier in the morning and make a commitment to exercising.

Just as we have to devote time in our lives to accomplish tasks, we have to devote time to meet our health goals. At the end of the day, I am responsible for my health. I go to work and operate a small business. I use time as an excuse because I like to “sleep-in.”  Well “sleeping in” does not benefit me because I am still tired at the end of the day.

How do we fix the problem?  Well first things first, acknowledge that I need to plan time within my schedule to get my exercise daily.  Next, I need to stick to it.  I need to use the same dedication I have for others with myself.  I need to include getting myself healthier as a top priority along with my family and my career.

Finally, in all things I have to change my mindset and believe that I can and will get on track.  Even though life can be challenging at times, I must know within my heart that this is only temporary.  The chaos I call life does balance itself out.  I know that those sacrifices I’m making now will be a great reward in the future.  I believe that time is on our side.  We can be creative to find time to improve our health and for me that’s physical and mental health.  Life can be a mental drain just as much as a physical drain.  The difference is realizing that we need to take time for self.  Taking time for self means taking a deep breath to relax and not be stressful.

Let’s try this!  Make a goal to find at least 30 minutes of “me time,” after the house is quiet to gather my thoughts and ideas and unwind from a busy day.  Find the time to accomplish everything you need to do within the 24 hours a day you are given.