Running Inspiration

Inspiration:
1. stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc, to special or unusual activity or creativity

2. the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused

3. someone or something that causes this state

4. an idea or action resulting from such a state

Most Often I am asked What Inspired me to "Change". My Weight loss Inspiration was Different from my Running "Inspiration".

My Weight loss Inspiration at first was my deep desire to stop feeling so uncomfortable. I desperately wanted to feel good. In obesity I felt tired, sick and totally uncomfortable. Uncomfortable driving, walking, being active which is something I still was even in obesity. Incredibly active but lacked the energy to fulfill my life the way I wanted. I would have to take breaks where I crashed on my bed or couch with exhaustion and collect my energy and strength to finish my days. Once I began making those changes after creating a "plan" I continued to inspire myself. With all sense of it all my Children encompasses a deeper feeling of wanting to Inspire them one day, or even be a better Me so I can be a better Mommy. So they in fact Inspired me to never stop what I started!

My Running Inspiration came from RunnerBoy. I owe that man. He Owes his Friends. Amazing to see how they inspired him and how he Inspired me and now I can Inspire You? All being paid Forward. I saw this Man fall head over heels in LOVE with Running. He wanted to do it all the time. He never said a bad thing about it. He lost weight really quickly, his 100lbs and into maintenance happened all within a year! His Inspiration fueled me with one simple thought "I am going to dedicate myself to become a Runner" Not only did I feel like building a base of at least 3.1 would make me "fit and heart healthy" but maybe I could see what all the FUSS is about!

Wow- I didn't Like Running when I started. and I'll make another post about that journey at some point in the near future-.......

What Inspired me to Keep Going? Connecting to a Great Online Running Community. Sharing, Embracing and Celebrating with myself and others. Sharing with Runnerboy. Talking about it. Moaning about it, lol

People that Can Inspire Me:

Other Healthy People

Other Runners

Those that have overcome in their life

Survivors

Support Groups

CCRG Page www.facebook.com/caloriecountingrunnergirls

Those that have Lost Weight too

RunnerBoy

My Peeps ♥

Myself

Sources of Inspiration:

God

Motivational Mantras

Philosophy

Music

Art

Photography

I want to share some vital messages to you, which is what inspired me to write this post.

1) If you have ever felt Inspired, I BEG You to do something with the Inspiration. Don't just let someones Drive, Dedication or Courage or Strength shake your emotions momentarily. In those moments where you actually feel enlightened or powerful enough to seek a deep desire to change and try something new or challenging, I want you to Create a Plan and Start it Immediately! Don't wait. Don't let that Inspiration fade away into nothing.

2) Be a Source of Inspiration to Others. Understand whether you have lost 5lbs and have only run 1 mile you too can Inspire another person to do the same things. Eating Healthy and Getting Fit is not set by a definitive number and is not measurable. You too can impact a person in your life to make those same healthy choices. Speak it, share it. Embrace and Share it. So Many of My Friends are So Afraid to Share it. I too know how that feels. But You should Keep Celebrating, even if by chance one farce creature decides it's annoying or a nuisance to maybe their stale life, pay that no Attention.

3) Use Your Inspiration toward Others Continue to Fuel You. You already see that you are leading by example. You are in fact allowed to journey through and make mistakes and not always be perfect. Whether you want to be or Not, You are a Role Model. If you need to Use that to Inspire you to Stay On Track with Health & Fitness then so Be it! If for No one else but even for your family/friends and most often Your own Children. Just don't ever stop!