Wellness Wednesday: Perseverance

Perseverance-steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., esp. in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Thank you Darlene for an eye opening post this week. Last week I came down with a horrible cold and allowed it to get in the way of my routine. I have fallen slightly off the wagon of my pilates, my new way of eating, and my devotional time. As I was reading Darlene's post this morning I thought to myself "Girl you needed to hear these words." It is so like me to start something with the best of intentions but some where along the way I get off track and go right back to where I was. I read a quote a few weeks ago that said "If you continue to do what you have always done, you will continue to get what you have always gotten." Hello!! As my precious niece would say "D. A" as in Duh! Here is what I think my problem is when it comes to living well. I think that I set unrealistic goals. It is in my nature to want results now! So I set these goals that deprive me of the foods that I enjoy in hopes of dropping the weight quickly. When trying to eat nutritiously I find myself eating the same things over and over again. Eventually I get tired of it and BAM I am back to square one. Or if I am giving it my all and don't see the results that I think I should see then I get discouraged and give up. Also I think it is a comfort thing for me. Any time we change to something outside of our comfort zone it is difficult. I have been getting up early to do my pilates in the morning which has been great (although I have only done that once this week.) It has changed my morning routine tremendously. The past few mornings I have found myself caring more about getting an extra 30 minutes of sleep than getting my big behind out of bed and working on my body and soul. So all in all I need to get motivated again and stay motivated. I am very self conscious about my body and it goes back to some issues that I experienced in high school. I need to let that go. I cannot allow that person's voice to continue to have a hold on how I view myself. My new goal is to feel comfortable in my own skin and to appreciate small changes and achievements that I am making. Eventually through patience and perseverance I will reach my goal of living happy and living well.