Motivate....Inspire!!!!

Dig Deep...Push forward...Never quit!!! These phrases are a means of motivation, right???  Or is it inspiration?  I believe that motivation is self-driven.  Only YOU can motivate yourself and push yourself to accomplish your goals.  However, I believe that inspiration comes from others.  One of the best things to happen to me on my journey to a healthier lifestyle, was joining a Facebook Challenge Group....a group of women, all with the main goal of living a healthier lifestyle participating in challenges, working out daily, eating healthier... and sharing the triumphs and struggles of their own personal journey's along the way.  This group is absolutely AMAZING.  Never have I been so fortunate to be a part of something life this...watching so many people come together with a common goal and find time daily to inspire others!

Not only does the group provide inspiration but it also provides accountability. Each day you check in, each day your post the challenge exercise that you completed, and you are encouraged to share pics, meal ideas, thoughts, goals, struggles, etc....each day you succeed in one way or another.  Success and motivation go hand in hand.  When you succeed you are more motivated to keep moving forward, to keep reaching your goals. 

 It is my personal belief, that we as individuals are the source of our own motivation.  Only YOU know when you've had enough, when YOU are ready to change, and only YOU can follow through to make those changes happen. Its not something that you can be forced into.  It took me a long time to reach the point of change....I'm talking YEARS.  I finally reached my breaking point, and I've taken off running and refuse to look back.  Motivation can come and go though.  I mean think about it, when you are start a new program, its new, its exciting and creates a sense of enthusiasm inside us.  You just can't wait to get started, you are really watching your food choices, hey you may even go out and get some new workout gear :-) But once that newness wears off so can the motivation.  That's wear I believe inspiration comes in.  Surrounding yourself with others who have similar goals and visions.  Hearing their personal stories... what worked, what didn't, what they do to continue to be successful on their journey. The Facebook Challenge Group I have been so lucky to be a part of, plays a very crucial role in continuing to move forward in my journey.  These women inspire me!  They make me want to work harder, dig deeper, and push myself to new limits.  They make ME want to inspire OTHERS. I encourage everyone looking to succeed, to make this time different, to make it permanent, to join a group like this, you will NEED it.  It will become an amazing, life changing part of your journey. Challenge for the day:  INSPIRE....share YOUR story...you NEVER know who you may touch.