Potential

Day 194

Which is more important -- Putting in the work to reach your full potential OR Being satisfied with just good enough?

Seems like a no brainer right? I don't know anyone who wouldn't say do the work. But, doing the work is a lot harder than it sounds. I'm deeply committed to reaching my full potential. Lately, I've been settling for just good enough.

I've been having a hard time with my motivation to exercise. I finally bit the bullet and re-joined the YMCA. Two days in and I already feel so much better. We had a number of discussions at home about how we were members of the Y before and didn't use it. I'll be honest. The last year of our membership, I didn't want to go because I was embarrassed to be there. My fitness level had deteriorated so much that I just avoided it at all costs.

When I started this journey I wanted to prove that you could lose weight while working out at home and not spend a ton of money. You can. I've proved that. I discovered that I missed using real gym equipment like my beloved elliptical. I missed being able to use weight machines for my leg workout.

Last night when I entered those hallowed halls, I was so excited that I went full steam ahead on my lower body workout. It was awesome... right up until I woke up this morning. My legs were screaming obscenities at me that you would not believe. My abs were on strike. And, my calves were plotting revenge.

I'm happy to report that I rallied and hit the gym tonight for some good ole cardio. I was a little off my pace. But, not by much. I have no doubt that I'll be right back where I need to be in short order.

I will reach my full potential. I will do the work. I will be patient and I will succeed.

Cheers!
Margaret