Sunday, June 16, 2019

Super Summer Stretch- Being Strong like a Kelly Clarkson Song

Super Summer Stretch- Being Strong like a Kelly Clarkson Song

I like to push myself! This is not a secret to my family and friends. I have always craved adventure! I have done some wild and crazy things in my life which not many sane people do. I have jumped out of an airplane in the sky! No, it was NOT on fire. I have white water rafted and traveled to countries alone. I have climbed a volcano and a mountain. I have swung off cliff ledges and so much more!

What have you learned about me? Well, I don't have a fear of heights but what I do have is the need to push myself. I want to live my life. That is why I want to be strong like a Kelly Clarkson song.

My summer stretch is not glamorous. It is out right something I do not like to do! I like to pretend I like to do it but it is lies. I want to work on me! I want to start caring for my body. I want to work out and begin to match my emotional strength to physical strength. Part of being a balanced person is self care.

What does that look like? I cringe as I say this...work out.

Years I have gone in a loop of starting and stopping working out. After having my baby I kept telling myself that after my six weeks I can run on the treadmill. I can do arm weights. I can start my abs but here I am! Getting more sleep and trying to find another way out of "getting in shape." What other excuses can I use? None, I am turning 30 and I need to do some self care. How will I do this? Let us start with an app because how else will I regulate myself? Honestly. I am the one who talks myself off the treadmill. I am pretty persuasive. I offer false promises and doughnuts.

I found the right app that will help me along. It is called JEFIT 


2 comments:

  1. Taisha- Your open and honest approach is refreshing. Your summer stretch may not be as exciting as jumping out of a plain, but I see it as much harder and daring! You got this. Chris

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  2. Chris is right, your goal may not be death-defying but it is so MUCH more difficult! How simple is it to hike or go on a thrill ride?! Your summer goal requires more than just adrenaline! You are going to find YOUR own determination, strength and grit! You got it girl!

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