Heart of Thanks: Day 2

Day TWO! 

SERIOUSLY?? So. Not even kidding. Today my mindset has been "Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you." When my alarm went off this morning I didn't feel bouncy! I finally got the kiddos up and on the bus and I grabbed my E&E, drank it down and laid back down for 15 minutes. 😂🙈 I NEEDED those 15 minutes!!!

I realized my commitment to myself is just as important as those to other people -- why are we so quick to let ourselves down?? I had committed to pressing play by 7:30 for 21 days. Just 21 days -- and I'm JUST on day 2!! 🤗 

I pressed play at 7:30. I won the battle against the army of excuses that was so ready to fight my goals. 

Oh Achey Shoulder!!! 💪🏻 Flys and Military Press was a little challenging with a tender rotator cuff-- but it's DONE! 

Chased my fix with a mile run and GREENBERRY Shakeology! 🎉 

Have you committed to making a change, and burn out before the week is up? #stopgivinguponyourself 

Visit the post "Heart of Thanks Challenge" (http://pamdiggity.blogspot.com/2015/10/heart-of-thanks-challenge.html) if you're tired of failing and want an accountability partner. Together, we can do this!!! 

My Heart Focus today is my husband, Joseph Williamson. This man never ceases to amaze me. Just a short few years ago I was weighted in depression and severe self-"hate", so much so that it affected our relationship adversely. 

Joseph began his journey to obtain a healthier lifestyle in 2012, and his dedication and drive was INSANE... I was proud of him, but deep down inside... 

...I felt like he was leaving me behind- and I was sinking deeper! But something clicked in me--- He believed in me, encouraged me, and I decided to try! 

His "encouragement" sometimes came across my defensive ears as criticism, but I knew deep down, it was his way of trying to lift my spirits and keep me engaged and motivated! Lots of prayers and tears... God was transforming me from the inside out. 

He spoke hope, faith and a deep love into my heart. He taught me to love myself, just as I am. Just as He loves the sinner and hates the sin, I had to learn to love myself and just hate the poor nutrition and "lazy" lifestyle I had accepted as "normal". 😁

It's not easy. We've had our ups and downs, and the journey of being IN LOVE and maintaining a healthier lifestyle is a constant decision you have to make every morning you wake up-- but it's worth it. ❤️ 

I love my husband ever so much. He is my rock, my biggest support, my love and my BEST FRIEND. 🎉