This is Your Conscience Speaking………
Hey Guys-
It seems like most everyone I hear from needs some help getting motivated lately. The hardest part is getting onto & sticking with a clean diet. I also find myself in a self-defeating cycle for the past month & the only person who’s going to get me out of it is…………………….YES, ME!!
I dug up my old Journal that I used to use when I was first dieting. I started this Journal to keep myself pushing forward. I wrote down reasons why I wanted to get leaner, how I was feeling & I wrote down any compliments that I got along the way. It has no order or flow - just thoughts that I jotted down. My rule was, before I went into the kitchen, I had to read through my journal hoping it would help me make better choices.
I thought I would share a few pages from it - maybe someone will find it helpful. I think it really worked wonders for me.
I called it "This is Your Conscience Speaking" -
-There are so many reasons why NOT to eat junk
-Do you want your jeans to be too tight with flab hanging over the top?
OR
-Put on your skinny jeans and feel great?
-That cookie will taste good for 1 minute & will make you want more.
-Afterwards, you’ll feel like crap & be disappointed in yourself.
-A cookie tastes yummy but veges w/ parm or rice & turkey are good too - and satisfying. Junk doesn’t satisfy you until you eat alot of it and then you feel ill!
-I feel ______________ when I eat clean
1) healthy 2) happy 3) thin 4) proud of myself 5) in control 6) smart 7) strong - mentally 
like a positive influence on my kids
*** Happiness is… a Flat Belly***
-Just worked out, felt great! Proud of myself for not drinking wine last night when I really wanted to & I didnt eat any crap. And it showed! My girlfriend came up to me and said "When you were doing your set, I could see your abs thru your tank top! Awesome!!" That IS Awesome!! it’s a great feeling. My arms are noticeably more defined than last week. When you eat clean everyday, everyday you look better!
-This week I have felt happier, outgoing around people, peppier (like a cheerleader) & smile all the time
-2 weeks ago I was feeling weak-minded because I was drinking wine every night & had cookies here & there. I was feeling old & kinda down. I gave myself a kick in the ass & feel completely different now! Amazing!
***Happiness is — weighing 133 instead of 142 (like I did 2 months ago)
A black belt came up to me & said - "You’re built like a Brick Shithouse!" (COOL!) 
***Happiness is — walking up the stairs and feeling your glutes working
My buddy Nestor - "Whatever you’re doing, Keep doing it! - You look great!"
***Happiness is — leaving the door slightly open when you take a shower hoping your man will ‘accidently’ walk in and see you
These are just a few pages from my journal - try jotting your thoughts down & read over them whenever you feel weak.
Spring is here! We can do it!
March 31, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Great post!
March 31, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Great post - you look awesome - It’s motivating people like you that keep me on this site, and motivated !
March 31, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Thanks for the laugh and the encouragement
March 31, 2009 at 5:50 pm
awesome
March 31, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Happiness is seeing DeborahAnn built like a brick shithouse! Makes me want to get out my Tae Kwon Do outfit and spar the black belt guy. Ummm.. let’s see..oh..happiness would be watching DeborahAnn walk up the stairs and see her glutes work….hmmm…how about happiness would be seeing DeborahAnn in the shower and walking in knowing she liked what she was seeing..hmmm…ok..fantasy stuff…love the post…motivation comes in many forms….love yours!
Tim
March 31, 2009 at 11:14 pm
How great : )
Thanks for the inspiration
March 31, 2009 at 11:34 pm
just what I needed!!!!! Thank you sooooo much!!!! I feel revived!!!!
April 1, 2009 at 6:53 am
Deb your awesome. Most people wouldn’t open themselves up like you. I thank you for that. You are a great motivator. It’s obvious that you truly want to help others feel good to.
April 1, 2009 at 7:26 am
im gonna print this out and stick it on my fridge for some motivation. Great post!
April 1, 2009 at 1:11 pm
I’m soooo printing this out! I desperately needed this motivation mojo!
April 2, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Thank you so much for sharing. I really do need this right now.
April 2, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Love the follow through thinking! Truly the cure for self defeating instant gratification impulses! Thank you
April 3, 2009 at 5:13 am
a great post for a great motivation, thank’s !! ^_^
April 5, 2009 at 5:57 am
What a great inspiration!!! Fabulous…
April 7, 2009 at 2:14 pm
hmmm…you like a cheerleader…hmm
April 8, 2009 at 5:37 am
I LOVE IT!!! I am going to print it out as well!!! Way to inspire people deb!
April 8, 2009 at 5:54 am
great post
April 9, 2009 at 12:49 am
awesome post, keep up the good work!
April 9, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Love it! The one about leaving the bathroom door open so maybe just maybe your husband will walk in…is so true. But, usually my kids walk in instead..LOL! Thanks for the continued motivation.
April 10, 2009 at 1:29 am
Thanks Deb! truly motivating, i am now starting a journal myself!
April 12, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Hey Deborah Anna,
I am 46, 3 children
depressed and needing
a little motivation . I think i found
the right place. Easter just passed
an just weighed in . Help I am approx 35
lbs overweight weighing in at 162.
Started an eat clean diet tmrw.
thanks for the motivation!!!!!!!