Recognition

TODAY'S MOTIVATION

Last night someone who doesn't know me really well acknowledged my efforts to get healthier. This person I run into regularly, but this is the first time that someone other than my family has noticed my efforts.  It made me feel good enough to stay motivated for another day.

Funny how one compliment can go a long way on certain days when you are second guessing yourself. 

RANT OR RAVE

What's up with this HCG diet? Someone at kickboxing mentioned it and I googled it. Apparently you take hormones that are similar to being pregnant and then only eat 500 calories a day.

Seriously. Here is just one review online by the popular Dr. Oz. Why do people still do this? Fad diets are the reason why most people end up being more and more overweight to begin with.

NOTE TO SELF

Encouraged

TODAY'S MOTIVATION

I'd have to say what has kept me going these last few days has been encouragement from others. When I started this blog my intentions were to be able to put into writing what motivates me every day and to keep myself accountable. It was not intended for anyone in particular, however, as time went on, I slowly started sharing it with people in my life.

I have received a lot of encouragement from others and it has made a difference to me. I have realized that everyone needs encouragement once in a while to stay on track. So thanks to those of you who have encouraged me. It is greatly appreciated!

RANT OR RAVE

Speaking of encouraging people, this is a little rave about people who motivate for a living. These are your aerobics instructors, personal trainers, motivational speakers, teachers, mentors. Without them we would not have the same experiences. The people who choose to work in professions that motivate and help others are the people who usually possess a natural ability to build people up.  Even the ones who whistle or give cheesy high fives or look like they have a 24 hour perm-a-smile - they may have bad days but you would never know it because as soon as it's time to get people going they are "on".

There is one particular  trainer at my cardio-kickboxing classes who especially motivates me to keep coming back. She says it how it is, encourages people to challenge themselves, and brings a sense of humour to class. Those are the people who make the world go round. So here's to all those energetic people who motivate others day in and day out. You are making a difference people!

NOTE TO SELF