Quote of the Week: "It's not sweat, it's liquid AWESOME!" -Kelliann (Love that!)
I was never a morning person. Even growing up, morning signified sleepy-eyed torture and the start to a non-stop, jam packed day of stress, work, and anxiety. (If you've never met my mother, you probably can't fully understand what living with a go-getter that never stops moving is REALLY like! She's like a wind-up toy with no off switch!) I mean, I liked the idea of morning, but the actual effort of leaving my cool pillows and warm bed was not something I looked forward to. And I know it isn't because I didn't
want to get up, because I did.
But I couldn't. I was trapped. Not willing to make the effort to start the day sooner. And besides, it was far too easy to close my eyes and go back to sleep for a few more
hours minutes...
Since I've been working out, I'm finding that so many things are changing in ways I couldn't have ever imagined... For instance: I was up at 6:30 this morning! Not 9:30. Not 10. Not 10:30.
6 freaking 30! And it felt awesome! The sunshine was pouring onto the sheets, the cool breeze was blowing over me through the window, and the birds were chirping their little beaks off---and all I could think of was how fast I could get downstairs and have my coffee. The world was still asleep and quiet after all; just me, the birds, and the church bells. Anyway, I was convinced: Wakey-wakey! Eggs, no bac-y!
This would have NEVER happened before, folks! Never, ever! (Oh, and as a bonus, I called my husband just like I do every morning when I wake up. But because of the time, I nearly gave him a heart attack... lol It was SO funny!)
Truth be told, I used to sleep because I was depressed. And I know it. And I was lazy too. And overwhelmed. With life. With each and every day. (Cole's cancer has/had a lot to do with that.) I didn't want to get up, because getting up early meant dealing with everything that was on my plate that day. Plus, there is no shortage of cleaning, dishes, and laundry to be done around this house---and if you get up earlier, that gets started earlier. Ick.
Why is this important? Why am I talking about it?
People, my habits are changing.... That may not be a big thing to you, but to me: That's huge! My every day habits are transforming, and changing, and becoming
healthy habits. That means I'm succeeding in reaching my little goals and focusing on single choices! I've noticed that I am consistently getting up early now. I'm consistently always choosing healthy foods over junk. I'm consistently choosing to work out. (And not only to work out; to work out ALONE! I am a co-dependent person by nature, so that's important to me.) I just.... I notice the changes.
And it makes me happy. It gives me something to celebrate, you know? I want this long term, and the way to get there is to form healthy habits- and I am!
It's a great day. :)
Do you notice that your daily habits have changed a lot since you've chosen to focus on your health?
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
Sarah
P.S. If you didn't read my blog last night, I rocked a 5 mile bike ride, 1000 yd swim, and one mile walk/jog last night! This girl is PROUD!
