I was reading today and came across something that asked how hard do you push yourself. I had to think about it for a minute because, as of late, I felt like I’ve been pushed to my limits. School, work, finding a better job, staying OP, workouts, my jewelry business, coven stuff and that little bit of “me” time that I like to have is a LOT!

Then I thought about it in the sense of my working out and staying OP. Am I pushing myself in those areas at all? At the party this weekend I could have stayed a little further from the food table. I could have gone to the gym Sunday, or Monday, or today and I didn’t. So what the hell am I really doing then?

I have access to a taxi service that can take me to and from the gym. Yeah it costs money but that $5 might have ended up a value meal at some fast food place anyway right?

I have a Wii and some workout DVDs. I don’t like them because our house is up on a foundation and everyone can hear when I’m working out. EMBARRASSMENT! But I’d be a little lighter on my feet if i would just do it.

I know there is going to be food everywhere when I do my jewelry parties or go to friends parties. It’s just the way it is. I can honestly say to this one I’ve gotten better but I could be even better if I would not mingle at the food table.

So the realization hit me that no, I am in fact NOT pushing myself the way I should. This is why the goals that I set yesterday mean so much to me to accomplish. I NEED to get to the gym, I NEED to do a workout at home and I NEED to stay on my points all week.  These things will push me to think more abotu my health. I will be just a little closer to my main goal and feel so much better for it.

Question

How do YOU push yourself further weather it be through your weight loss journey, working out or general healthiness?