motivation monday | november 2016
getting off my behind
Last week was Halloween, which meant a copious amount of candy. I haven't even tried to resist it. Coupled with a busy schedule, I only got in 3 workouts instead of my usual 6 last week. So needless to say, if I'm going to allow myself the annual Turkey Day gluttony fest, I'm going to need to get my ass up and get moving.
So, how am I going to do that? Allow me to share.
- Work out for at least 45 minutes four days a week, the remaining two or three a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Throw out the damn Halloween candy. Agggggghhhhh, it's so hard to part with mini Kit-Kats and Reese's!
- Load up on veggies and lean protein. Thank goodness I love fall produce like acorn squash, Brussels sprouts, leeks, and sweet potatoes.
- Opt for work week "detox," where I skip the delicious adult beverages during the week and only have a few on the weekend. I can totally do this (I think...).
- I am anxiously awaiting my new Garmin VivoSmart HR. My 6th (!!!) Fitbit has cracked and the band is starting to peel, so I'm going with another brand. It should arrive next week (I hope).
nom nom nom. if only veggies tasted like chocolate.
don't be a dick
Tomorrow is Election Day, y'all. For the first time in recent memory, I've actually been a little fearful for our country. Not necessarily because a new president and other officials will be voted into office tomorrow. I worry about how people will react to the results. It's seriously weighed on my heart how hateful people are being to each other lately.
Needless to say, I'm not a big fan of getting political. But in all seriousness, no matter which direction the election swings, I encourage you all to just remember that the sun is still going to come up tomorrow. Really. We will all continue to carry on. We will still live in a country which allows us to peacefully protest our government, not just vote them in. That's pretty amazing, considering there are many countries where a perceived snub can get you killed.
Remember that you're the biggest influence on your friends and family, not an elected official. Be a good person and help build positivity, good values, and healthy attitudes. Use your actions to encourage, teach, and motivate. You're the one who can show the kids in your life how to save money, help people when they're down, and how to work hard to get what they want.
Stop relying on people in Washington to shape so much of your life.
Start focusing on your communities and work together with the people in it to make things better.
Put some perspective on things. You're honestly probably pretty #blessed (as much as I hate using that cliché).
Motivate yourself to be the kind of person who leaves things better than they found them.
And above all else, always remember to be kind.
*hops off soapbox*
those who don't vote get the man friend bird.
