Hello! Last night was fun. I never have people over because I am weird, but it was nice to feel like I had peeps for a little bit.
Then, there were Light Mudslides because I’m doing this new thing called “Mudslide Monday” instead of Margarita Monday. Sometimes. I used two Yasso Salted Carmel ice cream bars, some NuNaturals chocolate syrup, Kahlua and ice. Doooo it.
I read a quote yesterday that really spoke to me,
“Change doesn’t start in your actions. It starts in your thoughts.”
Yes.
Whether you want to lose weight or run a marathon or end a relationship or start a new career or order sweet potato fries instead of regular…
it all starts with your thoughts.
Are you telling yourself positive things to get there?
Are you making a plan or are you discouraging yourself before you even get started?
Last week when I was getting a pedicure the lady said, “You workout a lot?” I was kind of surprised, but said “Yes, I run.”
She said she could tell by my calves because they were very muscular. It was a good reminder that I need to think about the positive things about my body. It’s not that I don’t appreciate my blessings, but I am not as quick to remember the positive as I am the things I’d like to change.
It’s hard to stop thinking negative thoughts – so instead flood your mind with positive ones. Don’t leave room for bad thoughts!
So, just like when you go on a diet and try to eat clean. I encourage you (and myself) to think clean this week.
Be quick to think positive thoughts when you look in the mirror.
Be grateful for all your progress.
Thank yourself for working out – whether it a good sweat session or not.
When you have a negative thought, gently push it out with a positive one.
Okay, maybe Natalie Dee went a little overboard with that one 
And to end with my favorite Transformation Tuesday for this week…
Before:
After:
Impressive, no?
And this is from reader Susan, because she knew I would love it.
Question: Yes or No – have you thought something POSITIVE about yourself today?
Do it right now!
Hahahah I love that donut cartoon, that’s the best!
You’re hot. You’re a good host. You’re inspiring (see comments above… you inspired positivity from all those peeps ). You have a great ass in white jeans. You win hugs for life.
Thanks for the reminder to stay positive! I am always so quick to put myself down, but it doesn’t get me anywhere. Trying to be proud of what I’ve accomplished already!
Thank you! Just what I needed to hear today…a Wednesday pick me up since I’m a day behind. 🙂
Great post! My boyfriend and I talk/quarrel DAILY because he’s trying to encourage me to make some positive changes at work, and every day I say “I just caaaaaaaan’t” because I’m always thinking about problems, not solutions. Today I’m trying to be more forward-thinking. Thanks!
Thank you for this post! I’ve commented before on this but I used to have pretty bad image issues and always had negative thoughts and picked out every single flaw. Especially after having my son last year. It took a some months but I finally got into a good mind set and I still have my moments, but they are far and few in between! And I no longer compare myself to other women which used to be a bad habit! Having these little reminders to make sure we look at the positive things and look at our strengths instead of flaws is definitely needed.
I love this post. Positive thinking have definitely been on my mind a lot lately. I started doing hypnotherapy sessions for weightloss and it is definitely centered around the idea that your thoughts create your actions!
I do my best to think positive everyday. Lately my positive thoughts have been “You can finish this run!” 🙂 Glad to see more people encouraging positive thinking! I tell my clients all the time that you choose how things will turn out by the way you think about them. If you think something will be fun you’ll find a way to have fun; if you go into something thinking it will be miserable it won’t matter if you see Mickey Mouse doing River Dance you will be miserable!
I have been so much better about being positive about myself lately. Running definitely helps me remember just how awesome my body is – look what it can do! 🙂
Timely post! I was just thinking today every time I put positive vibes out into the universe, help someone or visualize success , good things come back my way. All of those things happened to me today!
I’ve started logging a positive thought about myself each day or saying it aloud. It’s made such a big change in my attitude and helped me address problems differently. Whether that’s running hills or difficult people, I’ve learned to focus on the positive rather than the negative.
It’s a good idea to say it out loud. I like that.
Yes! I have also found I feel more positive when I give compliments or say positive things to others. Sounds silly, but bringing joy to others’ lives helps bring a little to my life as well! 🙂
I actually was admiring my calves today when I was in physical therapy. The PT was massaging my foot and working on breaking up scar tissue etc and i happened to notice my nice calves. It’s one of the lovely gifts running has given me =)
I highly advise a drink of spiced rum, and frozen mango and pineapple (thawed a little). A spiked fruit smoothie basically.
That drink sounds amazing 🙂
Positivity is such a far stretch for me. I’m under a lid where everything I see is either grey or black.. so seeing some of the motivational quotes sort of cheered me up. 🙂
Love this blog post! I also appreciate my muscles from running and working hard and try to remember that when I feel ‘big.’ We work hard and should appreciate how we are!
Woo positivity! I thought I was strong when I made multiple trips up and down from apartment to pack my car full of heavy boxes!
I literally have sticky notes on my mirror for whenever I feel ugly or fat or somewhere in between. Don’t judge. It works.
I remind myself of how when I look at other people I know, I generally see their personality in my mind. Not their body. It sounds odd, but I feel it is true!
Blessings,
Hannah!
I love putting up notes! I used to do that all the time. Have you heard of Operation Beautiful?
I think about this a lot in my yoga classes–being mindful of what you allow yourself to ruminate on and having the power to let go of negative thoughts. You do have some killer legs! Own it! 🙂
I love this! So many times I find myself thinking that I could do better on X,Y,Z… but I should just be congratulating myself for accomplishing those things rather than finding fault in how I did it! Thanks for the motivation 🙂
I need to be way better to myself about my fitness. I feel so out of shape, but I’m nearly 6 mo pregnant and haven’t been always feeling well enough to work out as much as (I think) I should. I just need to grow my little human, be patient, and give myself a break!
Yes! You are seriously making another person – that is awesome (and takes a lot out of you). Do what you can, when you can and just stay positive 🙂
I am really feeling the positively today! I had some very welcome positive thoughts about my body this morning. I am going to hold on those thoughts and move forward in a positive and happy way.
This made me smile 🙂 Keep it up girl!
I loved this post. I tend to be a negative thinker, with regards to myself. I am very positive toward others. I just started applying that same positivity to myself. If am about to say, oh my thighs are so flabby or whatever, I’ll quickly change that train to the positive track by replacing it with a nice thought about myself, like wow, my legs are looking toned. It’s hard to do, but it is worth it!
I’m positive towards others too! So, I kinda feel like it’s okay that I’m hard on myself (because it’s only directed at me). That’s messed up.
It is really easy to focus on the negative and not think about what you’re thankful for.
Great Tuesday reminder! That little bear gif reminds me of the video of “Jessica’s Daily Affirmation.” Have you seen it?! It seriously CRACKS me up.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=jessica%27s+daily+affirmation&FORM=VIRE1#view=detail&mid=D53599EA2847BA467BFBD53599EA2847BA467BFB
Hahaaa!! Thanks for this post, I needed a laugh today. I’ve been really negative today and this was a nice redirection!!
No one else seems excited about my latest drink recipe but I thought you would be. You ready? Almond milk, frozen banana, baby spinach, ice, and AMARETTO. I’m so pleased with myself. Tasty and healthy(ish). I need a kicky name for it though 🙂
I need to try this so I can help you name it 🙂
You can never go wrong with a blog post that starts with alcohol!! 🙂
great post mi amiga!! you’re right on with all you stated. how we think of ourselves & how we treat others impact our dispositions & outlook(s) on life. “attitude is truly everything!” 🙂 have a great day!!!
Pam! Hope you’re doing great 🙂