rekindling the romance: health & fitness

do you ever think to yourself:

man, i really used to be into____?

well, i used to be into health & fitness.

in part, i been an active person for years;

however, i was forced into next-level health consciousness by my diabetes diagnosis.

and i did well for a while...

don't get me wrong. 

i still work out a few times a week,

but my dedication to healthy eating has taken a hit.

i use the same excuses most people use:

i'm tired when i get off work.

these days i need convenience.

i'll start to eat better tomorrow.

that's not going to cut it. 

sure, i am always drawn to the benefit of looking better.

but i am also a firm believer that a balanced diet and exercise

make you a more highly functioning performer in all aspects of life.

the energy is there. the mood is there. the confidence is there.

and doctor visits are a lot less stressful. 

so how am i planning to jump back on the wagon?

i have a few motivators:

i am going to the beach for a week on june 22. 

while there, i am going to eat fresh food and hit the pavement. 

i am downloading new music for those thirty minute jogs.

i am considering another half marathon.

i am planning accountability posts once a week, so expect more in the way of meals and fitness adventures. this should be fun in the memphis heat...

some of my favorite fitness blogs + sites

createlive |  pbfingers |  fitsugar

how about these for motivating images?

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is anyone in my boat? anyone?