After carefully writing my blog post last night, I somehow accidentally deleted it this morning and can't figure out a way to get it back :( So here is my attempt at re-creating that post.
After a coffee date with a girlfriend with my little monkey running around and her little one smiling away at me, I thought about how human I really am. Throughout the day I was pummelled with these phrases:
I am the type of person who has a lot of great ideas, but often have a hard time following through especially when it comes to making healthier changes in my lifestyle. I am full of excuses, but really when it comes down to it, it's out of pure laziness. Ok, maybe some of it is fear of succeeding or disbelief that I can actually succeed. More often than not, if I am not 100% confident in my success, I fall over and over again. Even if there is only a measly 1% of doubt in there. Why is this? Oh right! It's because I'm human! I really wish it wasn't so difficult to aline my thoughts with my actions. I am raising a beautiful little boy and I want to be the best example I can for him in living a healthful lifestyle in all aspects of my life.
This post is not just about eating, or exercise…it's about everything we do on a daily basis. I myself strive to be this "ideal" person I have in my head, living a healthful and active life. But I get caught up in all these rules I set out for myself. How do we change this mind set? First of all let's remember that we are all human. We are not perfect and we will screw up from time to time. Second, don't let the notion of humanity be an excuse for not trying! Use those trip-ups to make a better life! Third…let's throw out the rule book ok?! Stop having so many rules about everything.
Here is the only rule worth keeping:
How about we start thinking before we speak or do, thinking about what we are putting into our bodies, thinking about how our bodies move and what our bodies can and will do, thinking about the images and sounds we are allowing into our minds. Let's just think. No more complicated plans to change our lives for the better. Think about our actions and their consequences. It's important to be honest and careful with the things we tell our children and ourselves.
Today I am telling you all that I am throwing out my rule book, and I am starting to think more. Before everything I do or say. I am also going to tell you that I am human and I WILL mess up. I am going to try my hardest to remember to get up when I fall and just think. Thinking…sounds easy, but it's harder than you think!
