It'd have been so easy to go to sleep last night with a goal of sleeping soundly so that I could do everything everyone expects of me today. Instead, I went to bed with the goal of waking up early. I bet you know where this is going. In an answer to my soul's request of the universe, my Friend agreed to meet me at the gym at 5:30 this morning. I checked the clock at 3:30 and at 4:30, and finally got out of bed at 4:45.
When I arrived at the parking lot I was thinking about how very cold and dark it was outside. Then I saw that my Friend was there, and I forgot about the cold and dark.
We chatted into the gym where we exercised and talked.
And when we were done, my Friend asked if I'd like to do this again tomorrow. Oddly enough, the answer is yes. However, I asked her to please not call me if she wants to cancel; I'm still at the "I'll do it if you'll do it" phase. I'm afraid that if she doesn't go, I won't. I'd slip into "I need some rest so I can endure another day of doing what everyone else wants of me."
It's really hard to break the emotional chains of people pleasing. I'm working on it though, and in the process I'm grateful for all my buddies & Friends who lead by example, lend me a shoulder, give me a kick in the pants, and journey with me.
PS: My goal for today is to eat healthy. I've even logged into my online tracker!
another excellent post! and as you get yourself healthier, the added benefit is that your family and friends will have a healthier you around longer! keep up the great work! It took me a long time to learn that lesson. Also, don't forget that as you are on your journey, and cutting calories, make sure your body is still getting the proper nutrition....my wife and I used the products from Advocare and became real believers in them....check out our site: www.energyhealthsuccess.com
ReplyDeleteI am SO with you on the people pleasing thing. It's always been both a good & bad thing for me. I'm still learning that there will be times that I have to do something that is right for me when someone else might not approve. I have to trust my gut on it - and believe me, my gut sure lets me know when something is right or wrong for me! Plus, if I do what is good for me, I'm a lot happier, less stressed, and can do more for others because my energy isn't drained. :o)
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you for making it to the gym so early in the morning. And for making sure you take care of YOU! xo