The Kitty Gato’s BodyBlog

4:30 am-Wake up and get ready for work

6:00 am-work 

4:30 pm-off work 

6:00 pm-gym 

8:00 pm ish-home 

9:00-9:30 pm-bed 

That is right that’s my life, and some people think I am crazy for working 10 1/2 hrs a day then going to the gym for another 1 1/2-2 hrs. I don’t think I am crazy at all, in fact I enjoy my life and I am one of the happiest people that I know of. I have adapted this lifestyle because I have been doing it for so long. I have taken time off here and there and I haven’t been as strict with my diet but when I look back at those times I was less energetic and less happy and less motivated. The highlight of my day is when I get off work knowing I get to go to the gym. It has almost become an addiction, I crave the feelings I get during and after a phenomenal workout. The gym is my second home and the tremendous people I have met there are like my other family.   

I come to work in the mornings and my co-workers ask..how was your night, what did you do? Ha..do you even need to ask this question..you know what I did..worked out! And some of them think I am crazy because I love working out so much..and they honestly don’t understand it. I have tried to explain it, but to truly appreciate the greatness from working out, you need to experience it on your own level…it really is a mind and body high. Working out is a mood regulator and the best anti-depressant anyone could ever know.  

My family laughs at me because I am always on the go. My cousin always asks…can’t you just sit down and do nothing..why are you always so active and constantly going?? And the answer to that is because I have to. If I sit down and be lazy I start getting anxiety..it is weird I know..but I love to constantly be doing something. For example my parents live about a mile and a half away, and instead of driving I will walk or run to their house. I just think as American’s we have formed a habit of laziness. Ya it might take 1 minute to drive to my moms..but that 15 minute walk is so relaxing and such a stress reliever, it is my chance to be alone and enjoy nature and just think.   

Lately a few of my friends want to go out and party every Friday and Saturday. I have some goals I am trying to achieve so I gave up alcohol and partying till my birthday..which is at the end of March. So my friends ask every weekend..lets go to the bar..and each time I turn them down….and I just nicely tell them “no, I am waking up in the morning to run bleachers or go to yoga….but thanks”. It is a greater satisfaction to me to get up when the sun is rising and get a good workout in, rather than coming home when the sun is rising and still being half drunk feeling like a pile of crap. I hate it when I am out late drinking and I spend and waste the whole next day catching up on sleep and feeling sick.   

What makes me happy is when I inspire other people and love to be an example to others. I love educating friends, family, random people and telling them my experiences and what workout I did the night before or what I ate or how I feel. I love to push people and make them a better person and really love who they are. You are born with one body and it might not be perfect, but you can make it be the best that it can be..with smart choices and healthy decisions.  

I think that being in a bad mood or good mood is all mental. I tell myself everyday that I am happy and I am in a good mood. I have been through some rough times in my life and I DO NOT dwell on it..I embrace it and think of them more like learning experiences. Life is too short to always be ornery or have pity parties. All it takes is positive thinking and be greatfull to have the things you have, to have family, to have friends, to have health..EVERYTHING!! I can’t stress being positive enough..just try it..you will see. When people ask how you are doing…don’t go on about how horrible something is…simply say I am doing great, fantastic, phenomenal..whatever it is…it will rub off to the next person..I promise.

Ok sorry I am done ranting about being happy..I just love life and love everything about being happy. And that is my life..sorta

Kat 

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