I did it! I did it!

I understand this may sound pathetic and probably, to some people, even roll-your-eyes worthy but today I went a day with no mess ups! YEE

And no, this doesn't mean I didn't eat, or counted my precise calories consumed, or burnt 4,500 calories at the gym.

But on a day where I was on the road for five hours faced with hardly any choices besides grimy packaged 7 eleven snacks and fast food joints for me at every stop, and  the full cabinets of carb's and delicious goodies on every table waiting for me at home. I filled myself up with fresh fruit, chicken, tuna, beans, and greens and I called my friend after my arrival nap and she ran the neighborhood with me as the sun was going down. Followed by a gym session with my boy.
I'm honestly surprised at how little of an effort I had to make to have an "error free day". I think it has something to do with this blog. Talking myself through my own advise, keeping positive, and ultimately being my own guinea pig.
Actually now that I said that, I realize, I haven't dreaded to be active everyday but am excited about it! Dare I say it is even becoming therapeutic? I notice when I get antsy I search for something to do. Since this blog, I have made a habit out of channeled  this energy out on the concrete and running shoes. Now running doesn't feel so much like a chore but a feeling of success.
Also, my cravings for sweet and salty food haven't been nagging at me during my days (and late nights) nearly as much as before. I think I am starting to truly care and understand how I choose food by how I want to feel the rest of the day, and not just talking about it. Like ACTUALLY doing it.

As a matter of fact, I can't even remember the last time I struggled fighting with my "bad side" like I used to.

Maybe CHANGING OVER TIME is the key?
Not expecting to change your habits dramatically overnight but having it be more about setting the particular goals you want to reach/or things you want to cut out of your lifestyle, forgiving yourself when you mess up, and thinking about the conscious decision to be good to yourself that day by taking an hour to break a sweat or choosing an apple over a quesadilla.
Meaning everyday, even if I didn't succeed, I just turned it into more motivation to push to work harder the next meal or the next day.
Changing our minds to healthy thoughts and eventually our bodies will follow. Being patient with ourselves. Allowing ourselves to be human and recognizing even we have to sometimes train ourselves to do simple things.

P.S. There was so much love in my house when I arrived home this afternoon. Just positive energy all around. Could be my change of attitude, who knows, but man it felt terrrrific.

Especially having a great time with my two little sisters company in particular, feels like our relationship gets more mature and stronger every time I go back for an occasion. silly girls :)