The past week has gone extremely well. I have really surprised myself about how simple it has been to eat healthier and fit working out into my schedule, but I also learned some things that I know already need to be fixed. I feel really confident talking about this week because I think that I'm going a step in the right direction. There are some things that made me feel great, and as always some things I would like to improve on.
Last week I have ran twice for forty minutes. I was sick for the beginning of the week so I took my runs at a slow and steady pace to make sure I didn't over exert myself. I also entered an indoor soccer tournament on that Friday and Saturday in which we played five forty minutes games. I felt very good after playing these games because I gave myself no time to eat unhealthy over the weekend. I have a positive outlook on how the next couple weeks will go because I now have the motivation to continue this process. I realized it is possible to fit physical activity into my schedule. For me, the most difficult part is beginning a new schedule. I'm very proud of myself that I have been able to start off strong and confidently and I believe that my friends and family have been a huge part of this motivation.
There are some negative things I have seen over the past couple weeks. I've taken into consideration that when school gets busy it is harder to maintain the schedule I have began. I've gotten over the "I'll start tomorrow" phase and got into the initial first steps, but now its the maintenance that is the most difficult. Taking a running start at the project did really help but now I'm starting to slow down. I need to find an equal balance of working hard but also taking time to keep up with the work load at school. Also with the Mexico missions trip coming up I will be unable to record the amount I am going to run, but I will be doing physical activity and will look to eat the healthier options if possible.
I have learned more during the past three weeks of the beginnings of this project than I have over the past couple years. I have learned that persistence is the key to motivation. At no point do you tell yourself you are unable to do something because that attitude is only going to get in the way of your goals. There is also always going to be the question of how on earth you are going to pull it off, and if I had an answer that would mean I have nothing to learn from this entire experience.
Romans 5:3 "We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."
There are some negative things I have seen over the past couple weeks. I've taken into consideration that when school gets busy it is harder to maintain the schedule I have began. I've gotten over the "I'll start tomorrow" phase and got into the initial first steps, but now its the maintenance that is the most difficult. Taking a running start at the project did really help but now I'm starting to slow down. I need to find an equal balance of working hard but also taking time to keep up with the work load at school. Also with the Mexico missions trip coming up I will be unable to record the amount I am going to run, but I will be doing physical activity and will look to eat the healthier options if possible.
I have learned more during the past three weeks of the beginnings of this project than I have over the past couple years. I have learned that persistence is the key to motivation. At no point do you tell yourself you are unable to do something because that attitude is only going to get in the way of your goals. There is also always going to be the question of how on earth you are going to pull it off, and if I had an answer that would mean I have nothing to learn from this entire experience.
Romans 5:3 "We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."
You're far enough into your project to have experienced both success and obstacles, Ashley. Your approach to obstacles is positive, which is important because more are sure to be part of the process. Thank you for your reflections.
ReplyDeleteIt has been too long since your last post. How are things progressing? What have you been learning? Keep taking steps in the right direction (even if it ends up being two steps forward and one step back) and share with your readers.