Just Do It

“Just Do It”. Nike had something with that one. 'Just do it' is when you don't want to, don't feel like it, can think of a thousand excuses why not, and still do it. It's essentially forcing yourself to do it. Maybe not even thinking about what your about to do, or at least not dwelling on it, so you don't have time to make up reasons why not.

This has been incredibly instrumental in the fitness component of my weight loss. From the beginning to the now this has been true. The first time I ever went to the gym I looked inside the windows and knew I was going to be the largest person there. I would most definitely be sweating the most whilst being able to physically do the least. I was insecure and terribly embarrassed, but I bit my cheek and Just Did It.

When I have grown frustrated with the pace of my weight loss, when I have grown tired of the monotony of going everyday, when I was sore or tired or PMSing, I just did it. I have never regretted that. But typically you don't regret GOING to the gym do you? 90% of the times I haven't gone I have regretted it.

Because of this I have transformed so much about my body. Not just the way I look or how much I weigh but how I feel. Before at the age of 19 I had high blood pressure, at 20 it's fantastic. I LIKE to move now, I like to twirl and dance and get up and move around. I like to walk. I workout almost everyday. The world has changed because I have changed. I look at it less as being full of obstacles and more full of things I can do. The sentiment of 'Just Do It' has changed me.

What I have been trying to do recently and really want to do is take that same sentiment and use it towards eating. When I am full but there is still more delicious food on my plate and I know I shouldn't eat anymore, when I know I shouldn't be picking before dinner, when I know I should just say no. I need to 'Just Do It'. I need to not dwell on it, not think about how good it would taste or feel or how it would be just another few bites. I need to say no and I need to walk away. I need to Just Do It.