Inspiration for the day, fo' sho'

Watch this for a good cry.

100 Days is 3 months and some change. 

As I cried watching this, I couldn't help but be inspired by this woman's strength. I know what it's like to be 300lbs (my very heaviest I was just shy of that, and I did get up to a size 26), be super depressed, feel like everyone else is doing great things and feel like I wasn't capable of doing great things myself.

To quote my friend Skye; "...people rarely become obese without accompanying depression. Being good to yourself means taking care of your body. That doesn't have to mean six pack abs or bulging biceps, but it does mean eating healthily and being active most of the time."

These are some things that I've learned:
1. You need to REFLECT. You will notice that your feelings and thoughts create either positive or negative actions. You need to master your energy and direct it in the path you wish to go.

2. You need to be CONSISTENT. When you miss a workout, have a sugary treat, don't see results or become sick for a few days - get back on track! Currently, I am feeling physically better today, than yesterday. I am giving my body a day of rest, and if I'm feeling good tomorrow, you bet your sweet ass I'll be working out.

3. You need to have FAITH. Focus on what you want and let that be your guiding light. That faith is the only thing sometimes that will give you the push you need to get out of bed and keep going despite the challenges in being consistent.

4. You need to find DISCIPLINE. You will become mentally stronger in this process every time you say no to your favorite coffee drink and yes to every painful workout. Doing what you don't want to do, because it is good for you is discipline - and that alone will breed success.

5. You need to feel CONNECTED. Attaining happiness is not about achieving a physical ideal, it's about the journey and the people within that path. Health is not just about fitness, it's about balance in all areas of your life: professionally, personally and physically.