Thursday, July 30, 2015

Finding New Motivation

Every few months I seem to fall into a rut. It feels like a normal cycle...get into a rut, figure out why I are in the rut, figure out how to get out of the rut, out of the rut and then back in. The cycle happens every few months, but after awhile being in ruts kind of sucks. I am tired of it. Perhaps I fall back in due to habit....maybe I secretly like being a rut? Don't think so.

Lately, I have been refocusing on what is important. There are way too many times where I make work or some chore seem really important, when in reality, it is no big deal. I tend to make a mountain out of a mole hill, which can really suck the life out of you. So I have been taking a step back to re-evaluate.

There are a few things I have started doing to help me get out and stay out of my rut. First, I started working out again. Normally, this is a typical cycle, but this round is going to be different. I started a new workout program called 21 Day Fix Extreme. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and the best part is I feel great after as I know I did something good for myself. I have also been trying to eat better. Last weekend at the grocery store, my husband and I spent about $90 for food that would last 1-2 weeks and it was all healthy items- strawberries, blueberries, cherries, quinoa, spinach and kale mix, tomatoes, apples...the list goes one. I have been also trying to drink more water. I did not realize how dehydrated I was. I think I was barely drinking 3 or 4 glasses a day.



This is just the beginning. I am on my own personal journey to being healthier and happier. I am using this to hold myself accountable. I will be posting every week of my journey. So join the ride or sit on the side. Only you can make that decision. Are you motivated and ready to start?