How Being Disciplined With Eating and Exercise Has Transformed My Thinking!

Yes its true. The same discipline I have used in keeping tabs of calories, cooking for the week, and making a schedule of workout days has overflowed into other areas of my life!

1) "One more"

I say this to myself sometimes when I'm exercising. This "one more" mentality has helped me to go the extra mile in school, in work. My overall attitude now is one more.

2) Energy & Stamina

Exercise gives you an undeniable adrenaline rush. As a matter of fact my favorite days is when I don't feel like exercising, then I do, and afterwards feel great. This energy has helped me to focus on pushing through any day regardless of my emotions.

3) Smiling Through The Pain

When I exercise, sometimes I'm really feelin the burn, but when I get that smile from the instructor, I smile and keep going. Likewise in my life outside the gym, pool, or track, I do the same, smile when things are rough.

4) Alertness

Exercises such as step, zumba, pilates, kickboxing, things that require coordination help enforce alertness in all areas of life- driving, paying attention in class there is a dramatic difference.

5) Happiness

Exercise makes you happy! After a great morning workout I smile walking to the car, and the whole day long!

6) Confidence!

Something about just being able to pump out 10-12 pushups, hold a plank for 1-1.5minutes, and do 1hr of cycling really gives you some confidence. Don't really know how to explain it, but you just feel strong and sexy!