Yes You CAN!

"We can't become what we need by remaining what we are." - Max Dupree

So I've had an interesting week. I managed to get myself stranded on the wrong side of the I5 freeway closure in Washington. It ended up being a great time with a great friend though. And as usual, a normal conversation prompted my current thought process. My friend and I were shopping in downtown Seattle, and I mentioned that I was saving up to do some serious wardrobe shopping when I finally have my flat stomach. Her response: "Cool! I've finally come to terms with the fact that I'm never going to have a flat stomach. It's just not in the cards for me."

WHAT??????

Well, of course she's never going to get there with that mindset. Now don't get me wrong, loving and accepting your body is so important, but that's not what struck me here. She's always been active and used to have a very athletic body, but now she just doesn't care? Huh? I can tell she's not happy with herself because of the snide comments she made about herself. If she dislikes what she has, then why is she already resolving that it can't change?

We CANNOT have a mindset like this. Whenever I feel the slightest inkling of that mindset creeping in, I go to the mirror and tell myself that I may not look how I want yet, but I'm working hard to get there. I will succeed! I dare you to get in the right mindset for building a healthy body!

KPP!
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