Do you ever get tired of hearing all the hype about New Years' Resolutions every January? I know I do, and it's always reminder of what I failed to do for the last 12 months. (or maybe I started out for few months or even days, but then one slip, and wham...I'm done with that goal or resolution!
So let's just do this: what is one thing I want to accomplish TODAY?? Start small. We have no guarantees of tomorrow. Being in the Fitness Business for 20 years now, I have changed my way of thinking and encouraging others: from being focused on the negative only of weight loss to what is the positive aspect?
With many people, we want to LOSE weight or inches...so every January 1st, many people either say to themselves, to friends, or write down what they want to lose. So what happens if we don't lose any weight or inches after 1 week or even 3 weeks? We get discouraged, defeated, and throw in the towel.
My challenge to you is this: write 1 thing in your planner or your phone notes for something you want to gain: Strength, endurance to run a 5k, confidence, mental clarity, deeper faith, intimate relationship with Jesus. What is just ONE thing you can do TODAY to help you with this? 5 pushups, walk 10 min, run 2 min without stopping, spend some time alone, pour out your heart in a prayer journal?? THEN DO IT!!! Even if you only have 10 min, use it to help YOU gain your goal. You will be a better parent, spouse , worker if you feel like you are not defeated every January! Make TODAY A SUCCESS!!!!
Look in the mirror and ask yourself. "what is keeping me from reaching my goal? Be honest with yourself. Doesn't matter what you tell others. Just ask yourself what has been holding you back? If you want to feel better, have more energy, buy those jeans in size you have only dreamed of for years...then why not?
Pray for God to show you if you really can't answer what is keeping you from gaining something good, ask Him to release you from any chains of bondage from Satan: scales, food, friends...whatever is holding you back!
I am right there with you...let's experience FREEDOM FROM NEGATIVE JUNK!!
Keitha Beth
