Not Getting Anywhere
I have definitely been slacking in my commitment to try and post regularly. Life got a little busy over the last few weeks and I pretty much dropped the ball! Last week I was able to spend the entire time with my brother and his family. They are such an inspiration to me for courage, commitment and blind faith in what they believe in.
Earlier this year my brother and sister-in-law made the courageous decision to become a fulltime missionary family. The two of them and their 4 girls will be moving to Nicaragua in less than a month to begin their missions! I couldn't be prouder for them! They are such an inspiration to me in so many ways! Their ability to stay motivated and their commitment to their cause is simply remarkable. I love them to pieces and will miss them so much! Spending time with them and my four beautiful nieces all week long was truly a blessing.
I have been getting a bit discouraged on my own personal commitments and goals lately. My commitment to live an active life full of encouragement and inspiration to others while trying to reach personal fitness goals is really easier said then done! It's so easy to not see the fruits of your labor and begin to feel like all this time has been wasted! After my family left this week I had time to look back at things and evaluate. My conclusions have been disappointing. I have set a goal for myself to work on my toning and healthy eating. After a couple months of this, I don't feel like I am really seeing a difference. I have to question things and wondering where I might have gone wrong! Am I not working hard enough or often enough in the gym? Am I not eating the right foods? Am I doing things wrong and focusing on the wrong areas and exercises? I think the answer is right in front of me.
It's time for me to take my own advice! Change doesn't happen over night. I have found that in my journey towards a healthier lifestyle, the hardest hurdle for me is moving past personal disappointment and continuing to have blind faith that I am on the right track. I know that eventually I will see the changes I am looking for. Patience is not always a trait that comes natural to me! My nieces have a song about patience that my brother makes them sing when they are getting a bit restless. "Be patient. Be patient. Don't be in such a hurry...". If my nieces can have patience, so can I!
I know we have all been here before! It's hard to stay motivated and keep those commitments when we aren't seeing the results we want to! Patience, blind faith and the support and encouragement from others will keep us on the right track! I challenge you to encourage someone today! We never know where others are in their journey through life and sometimes those few words make all the difference!













