Blog Entry
Everyday I remind myself why I want to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle and transform my body into the healthy image I visualize for myself. Although I have been doing this for several months now, it takes a daily reminder to keep me on track-to remind me to make each workout count and each meal nutritious. Several times a day I have to make a conscience decision on what my actions and thoughts will do for my goals. Will they push me forward or make me take two steps back? One day I hope these choices will come as natural as breathing. Until then I will keep reminding myself why I do the things I do.
On my birthday, I made a decision that I will have a healthy and strong body that I can be proud of by my next birthday. I have made some strides forward but I realize that I need to tighten things up and crank up the intesity. I need to push myself harder for the next thirty five weeks.
I think that is one reason I am so excited about the 2008 transformation contest. It will give me the shove I need to make the big changes. I have asked a friend to help me tighten up my nutrition. I know my diet is my weakest link. With his help and my dedication, I know the twelve weeks of transformation will be nothing short of spectacular. When the contest is over, I will continue for another twelve weeks. Each cycle will bring me closer to the the finish line. By July 2008, I will have a 15% bodyfat level. This will be the year I take back my life and my body. I will be strong. I will be healthy.
Thirty five weeks is not that long. I will have to stay motivated and dedicated towards my goal. If you, my friends, sense that I am straying from the path, please kick me in the butt to get me going again. I dont have time to stray. If you have not stop by the 2008 bodyspace transformation thread, make a trip there. See all the hopefuls, voice your opinion about who should make the five, and cheer for everyones success. Its a great source of inspirtion and motivation. Train hard. Eat Clean. Be Strong.
November 26, 2007 at 4:59 am
The good thing is Steph that you are taking the time to make good decisions. Too many times we just cram something into our mouths without really thinking about what it’s doing to our goals! That’s why I try to plan every meal, and every snack for an entire week and try not to stray from that plan. The only flexibility I allow myself is if I don’t feel like eating that particular meal or snack at the planned time I might switch it with another day. Other than that it’s written in stone. Seems to work for me though!!
November 26, 2007 at 5:07 am
Always inspired by your steely determination. You truly live by your username’s motto.
November 26, 2007 at 5:07 am
Good for you Steph, it can be hard but you seem to know what it takes to make it happen.
November 26, 2007 at 6:35 am
Well I would say your already in a transformation contest… with your biggest competition…Yourself! Now I hope you get in the comp because I know you want it….. but I also know the only one that is close to your dertermination is you! Your gonna make make it…because your not a quitter!
November 26, 2007 at 9:27 am
I definitely agree that 35 weeks isn’t that long, but definitely enough to see and feel a huge difference within yourself!! Hope you achieve your goal by your July birthday - I have total faith you will do it.
November 26, 2007 at 9:33 am
BG- I try to plan my meals too. I have been slacking lately so I kicked myself in the butt and got it back into gear. You know the saying fail to plan and you plan to fail.
FLF- I chose my name carefully. I wanted it to represent me. I think this one does a good job of it.
Sunnez, Ninja, and Pixie- Thanks for your support and faith in me. I know I am going to test it over the next few weeks but its great knowing that I have friends that will keep me on track and have faith in me. You are the best. So glad you guys are on my team.