Breaking habits, Making Choices

As humans we all takes things personally. Especially women. It is odd and sometimes hurts my feelings how defensive people get about my success. I guess that when we look at someone who is doing well, or making progress in areas that we'd like to see ourselves improve it can make us feel hurt and defensive. I do not believe I am better than anyone else and I pray that I never make anyone feel that way. I have noticed that many people who have followed my challenge journey feel as if they have to justify to me why they aren't changing their diets or exercising more. I am regularly approached by women especially who just want to tell me that they don't have time to exercise or they don't drink shakes or they can't give up french fries. Even when I haven't mentioned a thing about either of these subjects. I hate that I make these people feel bad. :(  I want to help people, inspire people. I know that not everyone will like me or be willing to let me help them but I hope that I can use my story, my successes and my struggles, to help others who want help.

I looked back at myself before I was introduced to Body by Vi and tried to remember if I ever felt like I had to justify my choices and I remember that I did. Making the choice to make life changes is the hardest choice ever because it requires action. If we defend our habits, we have no intentions of quitting them. I use to explain to my husband why it was OK for me to eat more junk and I remember him saying that I didn't owe him any explanations, that is was my choice. That always made me feel worse because deep down I knew that it wasn't the best choice. If I had someone that would agree with my justifications then that would make it better right? 

I remember watching my friend Suzanne during her first 90 day Challenge and making excuses and feeling jealous. But I finally realized that God was waving this opportunity in my face and I had to take action. It was scary. But I made a vow to stop making excuses and replace negative thoughts with inspired thoughts. 

It isn't always easy. Sometimes its downright hard. But every choice we make determines whether we are moving toward success. The beauty is we can make a choice anytime. Choose now to get started making your life healthier. If you make a mistake, you're human and guess what - you get to make another choice! You can always choose to do better if you will start to make your excuses be your reasons why and not your reasons why not.

If you are in a pattern of defeat or excuse making and would like to talk with me more about how I work toward breaking these habits, I'd love to hear from you. Comment, email or leave contact info on my website. We were made for more!!

“I was made for more than being stuck in a vicious cycle of defeat. I am not made to be a victim of my poor choices. I was made to be a victorious child of God.”
―Lysa TerKeurst, Made to Crave:Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food