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Sacrifices

Living a healthy lifestyle requires some sacrifices. Everyone who eats healthy and exercises on a regular basis knows this and accepts it as part of their lifestyle. 

If you want to be healthy and have the body you've always dreamed of, there are just some things you have to give up. You have to realize and accept this if you want results.

If you're not willing to make some changes in your life, then you're just not ready to change...and therefore, you'll stay right where you are.

Sacrifices:
*Doritos
*Donuts
*Cereal(Okay, the first three were kind of joking...but not really.)
*Fast food
*Partying/socializing on the weekends
*Going out to eat frequently
*Your morning frappuccino/cappuccino, whatever it is
*Spending a little more money on quality foods
*Alcohol
*Getting up earlier to go to the gym
*Taking the time to cook food and plan your meals for the week
*Having to prepare and pack food with you wherever you go

What you gain as a result of those sacrifices:
*A lean body
*Confidence
*Being bikini ready at all times!
*Muscles :)
*STRENGTH
*A nice boot-ay!
*Not being afraid to wear short shorts in the summer
*Energy
*Stress relief
*Health
*Strong muscles, bones and heart=better future quality of life
*Prevention of diseases
*Abs :)
*Nice arms to show off in a tank top
*Being able to enjoy life to the fullest!


For me, all of the sacrifices are well worth it for what you get in return.  I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. In fact, I think others are missing out on what I have. :)

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Love this post! so simple, yet so true.. confidence is probably the biggest thing I have gained :)

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