So basically I have never been one for much self discipline. I have never been one for self motivation either. The older I get the more and more I realize I want to be self disciplined and self motivated, the more I also figure out that I kinda am. When I make a decision, I can generally stick to it. It's a mental thing, all I have to do is remind myself that I made a goal and I'm not going to let myself down. It works. Well I had a conversation the other night with Bryce about whether or not we were the kind of people who could push themselves to physically get sick by working out. I said I didn't think I was because, I hate throwing up first of all, and second of all, I'm just not a big fan of pushing my body that far. Well, I was wrong. I have yet to throw up, but something has definitely snapped inside of me. The other night I pushed myself well over what I thought I was capable of and pushed past the point where I wanted to stop on the treadmill. Victory #1!
Let's talk about spinning class for half a second. That class is enough to kill anyone! Half way through I'm feeling pretty fatigued, I don't have my whole heart into it. I want to, but it's just kinda hard to push myself at this point. That's when the song changed to "Stronger" by Kelly Clarkson came on. I don't know what it was but something in this song made me want to push myself. So I did, I went at it hard, way past the point of my legs burning and sweat dripping all down my face and back. I was loving it! I didn't want this for anyone but me. I was the one cheating myself if I didn't give it all I had. It didn't hurt that Lora was right beside me pushing herself just as hard. She's an inspiration in and of herself ladies and gentlemen. I'd like to take this time to publicly thank her for the opportunity and her knowledge of the human body that has brought about this change. You're great Lora Sue!
As you enjoy this song, I want you to picture sprinting through all of the chorus. Quite effective right?!
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