Hey everyone! Working towards my fitness/health goals. Here are some steps/things I’ve been doing to better myself & accomplish what I want.
- Journal, blog, Tumblr & a calendar – Writing or typing about my goals has helped a ton. It’s reminding me to focus on what I need to do to achieve what I want & what I need to avoid. Keeps me thinking. Each time I’ve been to the gym, I’ve written it down on my calendar, that way I can count the times I went & the times I skipped. Showing progress & drive, is keeping me motivated & proud. Lastly, Tumblr, my favorite….. Post what you love & right now for me, it’s fitness & healthy food. Since I’m following health themed blogs, I’m constantly looking at pictures of healthy goodness & believe it or not, it’s making my drive stronger & making me want it more. I’m seeing pictures of fit women, transformations & healthy quotes. The more I see, the more I tell myself I can & I will. I was the only person holding myself back & now I’m moving forward to a better me!
- Keep drinking water, I’m aware of my water intake & definitely drinking a lot more. I hate drinking water, I don’t know why, but I do. So drink water after you get the mail, after a walk, during a phone call. I just keep reminding myself to do it & it works. Water is great stuff & your body needs it to be healthy!
- Since I’ve been more active, I’ve been happier. Something I do to boost my mood is yoga & deep breathing, both make me feel calm, relaxed & brand new. Another thing is funny pictures, anything that will make you laugh. Friends also always boost my mood. Laughing is key, happiness is key.
- More days spent makeup free, give your face a break. I’ve been easier on my skin this year & it’s been more clear. Your skin will thank you. Deep breathing & relaxation also helps skin problems. Stress plays a big part on acne. Relax some, the body needs it.
- Better products, better food, better everything. I am going to be more aware of what I buy, put on my skin & eat this year. More natural, more organic & more green. I’m going to try healthy homemade face masks, oatmeal, yogurt & so on. There is so many you can do & they truly benefit the skin. When I say better food, I mean more green, more clean & cut out fast food. Eat portion sizes & ignore sweets & processed foods when they’re calling my name.
- STOP SNACKING & STOP EATING FOOD LATE. My two biggest enemies. Conquer these two & it’ll help you lose weight.
There you have it, a few steps I’ve taken to achieve a better me. I’m sure I could go on for days, but for now you get it. I can’t wait to see what I’ve accomplished months from now! Feel free to follow me on Tumblr (j-steener), or even here! Keep positive, keep telling yourself you can do this, imagine & plan what you want to achieve. It’s up to you! 😉
Time for me to go munch on carrots & hummus! Yummmmmy.
-Justine
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