Day 14

The responses I received on LinkedIn about my goal and this journal was awesome. While initially very uncomfortable about sharing, worried what people may think, I realized most of those worries are self made. It's given me an added sense of being responsible for my goals. I'm the only one that can make the decision to be a better eater, to go and work out, to skip dessert. But having a group of people to help keep you accountable is very helpful. 

Today's wins: 

- I went running midday. It was 90+ degrees, but it was helpful to take a break from work and get outside. While running I've been focusing on looking up. I remember my coaches in high school always telling me to keep my eyes up while racing, you could see the next person in front of you and it helped motivate you to finish strong. I've noticed that my mood is happier when I look up when running. I don't know how to explain it, but something about having your head and eyes up gives me that feeling. 

- I stayed hydrated. My body feels better when I'm drinking lots of liquid. 

- I ignored the box of cookies on the counter. My family was having a day at the lake and one of the snack boxes got left on the counter. To be honest, from the last few weeks of effort I didn't feel like I even needed to think about the cookies, but being able to just walk away from them was a win. A few weeks ago I would have likely eaten the whole box. 

“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” ― Vincent Van Gogh