Last week I was talking to one of the fitness instructors, after an aerobics class, and he suggested that I find someone who I admire to use as motivation. I thought this was a great idea. I mean, don't we look to others to motivate us? I really wanted this person to be someone who I could look up to as a "fit" person. So, I gave it a lot of thought and realized that Jennifer Lopez was someone who I admired.
As a thirty-something it's inspiring to see a forty-something look as amazing as she does, even after twins. Now, I do realize that it is her job to have the body that she does. She has a chef, nutritionist, and personal trainer working with her daily to get her where she needs to be. I don't have these things but I feel that if I work hard I can achieve what she has achieved. Now, it will take a little longer but that's OK. I don't want that fast instant gratification. It would be nice, but lets be real. If I want this to be a lifestyle change, it's going to take my whole life to do it.
I also chose Lopez because she has the ideal body that I wish to achieve. She is still curvy and she celebrates her curves. I find that very admirable especially when all you see on TV and fashion magazines stick thin models. Plus, I like that she "works" on her body. She has the amazing abs and arms but she still has a very feminine figure. This appeals to me most. As I like looking like a girl. Not to say that the muscular, athletic look is not feminine. It's just not what I personally want for myself. I want to look fit but still have the softness that is specific to women.
As a thirty-something it's inspiring to see a forty-something look as amazing as she does, even after twins. Now, I do realize that it is her job to have the body that she does. She has a chef, nutritionist, and personal trainer working with her daily to get her where she needs to be. I don't have these things but I feel that if I work hard I can achieve what she has achieved. Now, it will take a little longer but that's OK. I don't want that fast instant gratification. It would be nice, but lets be real. If I want this to be a lifestyle change, it's going to take my whole life to do it.
I also chose Lopez because she has the ideal body that I wish to achieve. She is still curvy and she celebrates her curves. I find that very admirable especially when all you see on TV and fashion magazines stick thin models. Plus, I like that she "works" on her body. She has the amazing abs and arms but she still has a very feminine figure. This appeals to me most. As I like looking like a girl. Not to say that the muscular, athletic look is not feminine. It's just not what I personally want for myself. I want to look fit but still have the softness that is specific to women.
So, I searched online for some pictures of Lopez and created a collage. The title of the collage, "What Would J.Lo Do?" I taped this collage up next to my wall of motivating words. I'm using as a way to remind myself of my goals. When I've already eaten a cupcake and I'm thinking that it wouldn't hurt to have another one, I can ask myself " "What Would J.Lo Do?" Or when I'm debating on whether or not to watch another episode of TV or go workout "What Would J.Lo Do?"
Since I have posted the collage I can genuinely say that it is helping. Just the other day I went to a Scholarship Ball and dinner was buffet style. When I got in line I saw that food and instantly thought to myself, "What Would J.Lo Do?" My plate was half salad, a quarter pasta, a piece of chicken, and a roll; I grabbed the butter out of habit but didn't even use it. I walked passed the second pasta and the meatballs. I was proud of myself for not completely overloading my plate. I just put what I thought I would eat and didn't feel bad when I didn't "clean" my plate. I did grab some dessert; a cookie and a small piece of cake of which I did not eat the icing (not really a fan).
I think that this collage will continue to help me on my journey to a healthier lifestyle. Maybe one day the collage will be pictures of myself.
Till another day.....
Since I have posted the collage I can genuinely say that it is helping. Just the other day I went to a Scholarship Ball and dinner was buffet style. When I got in line I saw that food and instantly thought to myself, "What Would J.Lo Do?" My plate was half salad, a quarter pasta, a piece of chicken, and a roll; I grabbed the butter out of habit but didn't even use it. I walked passed the second pasta and the meatballs. I was proud of myself for not completely overloading my plate. I just put what I thought I would eat and didn't feel bad when I didn't "clean" my plate. I did grab some dessert; a cookie and a small piece of cake of which I did not eat the icing (not really a fan).
I think that this collage will continue to help me on my journey to a healthier lifestyle. Maybe one day the collage will be pictures of myself.
Till another day.....
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