We all have different motivations as to why we do anything. Different things motivate us for different reasons, and one motivation might not be the same for all aspects of our lives and the things we do. I have several motivations as to why I do things. I thought I would make Monday's, "Motivational Monday" I will share something every week that motivates me, or something I find that might help motivate you.
Of course my biggest motivator in my life are my boys! They are the reason I'm running and eating better. I think about all the things that could take me away from them, and I've decided that I'm going to do what I can to prevent that! (Well the things I can prevent) If choosing to eat better and running is going to make me healthier, I can at least attempt that.
Every night I pray that I live a long healthy life so that I'm here to watch them grow up and to grow old with my amazing husband. I think about the friends I've had that have been taken from this world too early, and it makes me sad. I don't want that for anyone! Life is too short not to enjoy every second you have. I know that having a milkshake once in a while or 2 slices of pizza isn't going to be what kills me, but if I live the lifestyle of making poor food choices, sitting on my butt and doing nothing, what does that teach my boys? I not only make the choice I do for myself, but for them. If they see me choose a piece of fruit over a bag of chips, hopefully they'll make the same choice. If I sit down at lunch and drink a glass of water, they don't think that they have to something else to drink because water is the better choice.
Last night while watching The Biggest Loser, I thought about the kids on the show. Did they make themselves that way, or did their parents contribute to their overweight. I don't think we can blame our children for their mistakes. If a child is given a donut as a reward for something, who's fault is that? Of course if that's all they know, that's what they are going to choose. We as parents are not only responsible for ourselves, but the children we bring into this world. They learn not only what they are taught, but what they see. Lead by example! Taking them outside for a walk, play kickball, teach them to play any sport, even if you are not a sports person, that doesn't mean that they don't have to be. Give them choices and let them make their own decisions. If they want to stay inside and play the xbox, I don't see a problem with that as long as they are not sitting on their butt doing it. Pop in Dance Central and let them shake their booty, and yours too. They don't care if you look like a goofball and you're not good at it, they see their parent having fun with them! Exercise doesn't have to be a chore, it can be fun, you just have to make it that way.
By no means am I an expert, or saying that anyone is not raising their children right. Everyone has their own way of doing things, but we can't blame a child for being overweight, or say that, because their parents are, they are going to be, that's straight up BS, sorry, that's just how I feel. Make the difference you want to see, right?
Anyhow, share in a comment what motivates you, pin it on pinterest and share your link. We could all use a motivator, what's yours?
Have a fabulous day! xoxo
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