This is my fifth week posting in a special series for Glam Media and Aveeno, and I have to say…I’ve been looking forward to this topic. It’s all about sharing the ways that we improve, celebrate and push our bodies to be their best.
I’ve shared a lot of the steps in my personal journey, and I’m proud to say that when I’ve been my most honest and vulnerable, you have been the most responsive. Posts like:
- Why I’m Not Running…For Now
- The Mantra That Keeps Me Going
- Stop Cheating Us Both: Get Healthy or Don’t
- What I Wish You Knew About Me
- Can’t Weight Any Longer
all include pieces of my most recent struggles (and link to older posts that you might find interesting!).
I’ve talked some about the what, why and how…but now I think it’s time to share some of the real rewards of healthy living that I have been able to enjoy because of my decisions over the last five years.
1. I feel better in my own skin.
2. I have accomplished major athletic goals.
3. People look up to me.
If you’re looking to include those three things as rewards of your own, TODAY is the day to start. Make a commitment right now, as you read this post, to choose health and happiness over the short-term rewards that food and sloth offer. Vow that you will take 30 minutes of your lunch break to walk. Trade your morning soda for ice water. Turn off the TV at night and put in a fitness DVD.
Small changes, big rewards. What can you commit to today?
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More than anything, you look happy.
Good for you Katie! The most important is how you feel – and that seems to be healthy and happy! People certainly do look up to you
I LOVE this so much! When I’m active and eating well, I feel SO much better in my own skin and much more confident. It really is the little things.
I adore that shot of you in dance in front of the shuttle
You look so happy in these pictures! I often feel a lot happier when I know I am treating my body the right way.
Those are truly the simple, yet most satisfying benefits of living a healthier lifestyle.
Hi!
Even though I am unable to find time to exercise I always ensure that I eat in moderation. I avoid all calorific food. I feel so tired that I do not exercise but after reading this post, I want to experience those three things in my life. I WILL take out time for atleast five minute walk every morning. Thanks for the inspiration.