So Monday I'm starting P90x! I'm terrified of the pain I'm going to be in. I wanted to keep track of my progress and feelings throughout the journey but didn't want it to be public. Kirk & Carin Chugg really motivated me with their transformation from earlier this year and he started a support group on FB, so I will be starting Monday which put us finishing on Christmas Eve! I think that's a perfect gift to myself and to Ryan.
Here is my committment that I want to share, so that not only I know what my committment is.
I believe that if it's not in writing there's really no committment.
My health is important to me and my family. That's why I'm making a commitment to live a healthy lifestyle. I, hereby agree and commit to take the following steps to improve my accountability to myself and increase my chances of success:
I will not let one small slip-up convince me that I'm stupid, a wimp, worthless, or a lost cause. I will respect myself by refusing to engage in verbal self-abuse, and I will find positive ways to comfort and support myself when I'm having a hard time.
I will not sacrifice my own needs to make other people happy, or do for them what they can and should be doing for themselves. When there is a conflict between my exercise and eating plans and what other people want me to do, I will negotiate to find a reasonable solution that allows me to do what I need to do for myself.
I choose to be in charge of my own decisions and behavior. I will not talk, think, or act as if my, spouse, family and friends, cravings, or subconscious made me do it. I will ask myself what's most important to me at that moment and make my decision. If I don't like the consequences, I will try something different the next time.
I, hereby promise to get strong and toned and if that warrants losing or gaining weight, I will be happy with the results. I'm making this commitment to myself to make the end of 2010 the time I get strong! Every muscle I gain will: Improve my energy, Improve my self image, Reduce aches and pains, Improve my sleep, Help keep the fat off, and Increase my life expectancy.
I recognize the benefits to my health and commit to:
Making better food choices
Increasing my intake of fruits and vegetables and reducing my intake of processed foods.
Eliminate High Fructose Corn Syrup and Soy as much as possible.
Signing this contract and making the commitment means that I will live a healthier life and be provided the chance to spend more time with the people I love.
Laura Scothern
