Self Motivation

Alison asked, rhetorically, in her comments in my last post - where she could find this burning desire to work out that I have.  It made me think about it...where does that come from?

For me, it certainly comes in waves, but if I'm feeling healthy, losing weight, and feeling results from working out, I just want to work out more and more.  In general, I'm a very self motivated individual.  I think about what I want, and I go for it.  I do not see obstacles, only opportunities.  I know that's such a cliche, but it's my reality.

I am on fire to lose weight, eat healthy, train for a sprint triathlon, and transform my body.  I surround myself with people, activities, tv shows, web sites, online groups, etc, that help me fuel this fire.  I find inspiring stories, and I try to gain a little bit of knowledge or inspiration.

I visualize.  Always.  Right now, I can see myself 8 or 12 or 16 months away, finally at my goal weight, and in the best shape of my life.  I feel how much energy I have.  I see how good I look, how nice my clothes are, how much self confidence I project - I cannot wait to reach that goal.  The only thing separating me from that is time.  As long as I do the right things, eat the right foods, exercise as hard and as smart as I can, I will achieve my goal.

Success is in my hands and in my reach.  The more I workout, within reason of course, the sooner I will achieve my goals.  Why wouldn't I want to sprint to that destination, in a safe and responsible way?  You can't hold me back from my destiny of health.  I'm on my way.