No, don't eat that.
No, don't just sit on the couch.
No don't stop.
Yes, you can find the energy to keep running.
Yes, you can finish this workout.
Yes, you can stick to your eating plan.
Browsing the internet, I came across this website that listed some little sayings people will whisper to themselves to keep going. This one caught my attention specifically:
"This is not the hardest thing I've ever done."
This is so true. I've done far harder things than refuse to eat a piece of cake. Running another minute when I'm exhausted is nothing compared to enduring the two kidney stones I've had. I think part of the problem is allowing our minds to treat this moment of temptation as though it's the end of the world. But instead of focusing on the larger task of sticking to a diet plan or finishing this entire workout, it might be easier to concentrate on this one moment in time of weakness: I can not eat this and still survive. I can hammer out these last two reps and it won't kill me.
This is not the hardest thing I've ever done.
This Is Not The Hardest Thing I've Ever Done!
THIS IS NOT THE HARDEST THING I'VE EVER DONE!
Jonathan Groff
We'll ignore the fact that your motivational sayings came from a women's health site... ;)
ReplyDeleteLOL. Your comment is the opposite of ignoring the fact! I'm glad you checked out the link though. Yes, it does come from a women's health site. I was searching Google for some inspirational quotes and found this one. It was relevant for me, so I thought others might relate, too :)
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