I went to the gym this morning.
I haven’t set foot in a gym for close to three weeks.
The entire drive there, I thought of all the things that could have been.
I could be at 170 pounds right now.
I could be at more than 90 pounds total loss.
I would be fitting into smaller jeans.
I would be more prepared to be a bridesmaid.
I should have monitored my calories.
I should have declined that extra piece of cake.
I should have gone to the gym more.
I should have trained to run longer.
But I didn’t.
And that’s fine. I can’t change the past.
I could mull over all the things that I didn’t do.
I could beat myself up.
I could feel terrible about myself.
Or…
I could get out of bed early.
I could drive myself to the gym at ten in the morning.
I could lift heavy and feel strong.
I did just that. And boy, did I have a stellar workout.
I’ve still got it. I can still lift heavy. I can still super and triple set. I can still do 100 squats on the bosu ball. And I’m up to nine full-form push-ups in a row now.
No more coulda, woulda, shoulda’s.
There’s only what I can do today. I can’t control or change the past, but I can certainly seize today.
What are you choosing to do today?
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Jess – Attitude is everything and seeing how you made that shift this morning is inspirational. I also think it is amazing you can do 100 squats on the bosu ball. What a wonderful way to start a weekend!
I’m choosing to outline contracts! haha This is a super encouraging post. I’m glad to hear your good attitude!
And NINE full form push ups? I can’t even do like 3 fake ones. haha
That first gym visit back is always awesome, even though the reasons it is the first back can sometimes make you regret the time lost. Today, I’m NOT going to emotionally eat and I’m going to take a long walk instead of moping just because I’m away from my gym for the weekend.
I’m choosing to be a couch potato. I’m pooped out. Lol. You got it girl. Do a minute or two on the treadmill for me!
100 squats! Hardcore!
Today I chose to step away from work/blog/twitter and go for a run after 2 weeks off. So glad to be back.
I’m choosing to be okay with the treadmill while it’s 105 outside.
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YEAH! Way to rock that positive Jess attitude! and way to seriously kick your own butt in the gym with 100 squats (ow!) and upping your push up count. You definitely haven`t lost your Jess gumption one bit!
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excellent post! i’m a new follower. like the blog!!
Awesome workout, I love getting back to the gym after not going for a while…although I currently don’t even have a membership
I’m choosing to eat well today, I’ve had a terrible cold/sinus thing for about a week and all I want to do is eat comfort food, but instead I’ve chosen to eat healthy and vitamin packed foods, because I know they’ll help me get better quicker.
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Good post! In it though I didn’t see anything about you totally blowing your progress out of the water so it’s not all bad. Taking a break and rebooting can be very good for yourself.