Starting And Stopping

When we first set out to do something we don't initially think about the process that it will take to reach our desired goal. We set out to do something full of hope with our vision in mind, but we rarely think about what will be required of us in order to make that vision our reality. This was me when I first began my health, and fitness journey. I was motivated, and ready, but I was immediately faced with much resistance. It was a challenge, becasue it was not something i was use to or had ever done before. I've come to realize that when we are new to doing things, and we have to build ourselves up to aligning our lives with that thing, it is not as easy as we may think it will be.

"Much will be required of us to reach our vision."

I would start, and stop so many times thinking that something was wrong with me, but I didn't realize that it was all apart of the process. I was overwhelmed, felt down on myself, and thought less of myself all because I couldn't stick to my goal. I had to recognize that I was due for some grace, because this was something that I had never done before. I didn't realize that all the work I was putting in was actually building something. I didn't realize that I was building discipline even though it didn't feel or look that way to me. I use to struggle so much with overeating, over-snacking, and no self control whatsoever. I now do not struggle with those things. Hallelujah!

It didn't happen overnight, but I got there without even realizing it. One day I looked up, and didn't crave those sugary sweets anymore. One day I looked up, and didn't go to sleep with my stomach super full. One day I looked up, and didn't have urges that I couldn't control. I was free, and it only took me doing what was required of me to get there. We don't always see that in those hard moments is where we grow the most. We don't see that the process is not a smooth path, but it will have some hurdles. So if you stop that's okay, just don't stay there, and know that all the hard work that you do will soon materialize.