90-Day Fitness Challenge: Day 2

Many times I look back at the last 2.5 years of my weight loss journey and kick myself because I know that if I had just stuck with it, I'd be where I want to be! Imagine the damage and progress I could have made if I would have just kept my eyes on the prize - I'd look great!

But alas, that is not the case. Today I still find myself overweight and looking intently into the future dreaming about what I may or may not accomplish by next summer. But I'll never reach my goal if I don't focus on TODAY.

That's actually the point of Phil & Amy's Day 2 challenge. Here's what their book says:

"Often, we don't rise to meet challenges because of the time it will take to finish the task. Many things we want to do take a lot of work and usually more time than we anticipate. This can be very frustrating. Here's a little secret: time moves on with or without you.... Promise yourself to live one day at a time. (On some days it'll be one hour at a time.) If you do this, eventually you will reach your goals."

They also suggest maybe finding a positive Bible verse or quote that is inspiring and/or meaningful to you. Memorize it and repeat it to yourself whenever your day is getting tough and you're being tempted to stray from your goals. 

SIDE NOTE: In the introduction of the book, it encouraged the idea of taking "before stats": measurements, pictures, etc. So I busted out the measuring tape and recorded all my stats. After 30 days I will take my measurements again and let you know my progress!

- J