Breakthrough!
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It's NOT just about Me!
“The first week of Truth & Dare has been amazing! I went from a half-assed 1 or 2 miles every now and then to a strong 3 mile run with a sprint for the finish, all within 7 days . . . and that’s just the start!:)”
“I'm kind of lit up from the inside right now! What a FANTASTIC week!! I'm doing this for me.... but I am doing this for all of us girls fighting to live the lives they know they want! It gives me strength to push harder knowing that what I’m doing is not just about me:)”
The support pouring in for Sheilah has been amazing. One Mama wrote, "your commitment to continue what you started has made me stop and reflect on my successes, as well as realize truthfully the goals I have neglected."
How are you being inspired by Sheilah's journey?
Reader Comments (6)
you HAVE come so far already and i am so proud of you!!!!
Sheilah, you have Inspired me to STOP SLACKING!!!!! I've been sooo slacking on my goals, despite knowing that 10-10-10 is quickly apporaching. I've become complacent, using excuses. I thought it would be easier to exercise & train over the summer b/c I was on vacation and not working, therefore, I had more time. NOT! I forgot that my kids being out of school too meant that I would have less time as well b/c we had all kinds of different things going on. Not only that, being out of a "routine" makes things harder. To be honest wwith you, I don't like running, never have, don't know that I ever will, but that was another excuse I've been using for about 3 months or so. Another excuse, "it's too hot." With all this looming over my head, I started to think I could never do this half marathon on 10-10-10. I started considering (seeing as I still haven't signed up for the joplin half-marathon--basically just b/c I've procrastinated), that maybe instead I'd sign up for the 5K which will be much easier for me.
Well, Reading this truth & dare challenge you're doing has completely inspired me!!! Although I didn't completely give up on my goals, I have still continued exercising & running, but definitely not like I should have. However, I have been SLACKING!!! Well Sista, you are living proof that it's NEVER too late to pick those goals back up and carry on. So because you have inspired me, motivated me and encouraged me, tomorrow, I start anew. I start back to work full-time next Monday. So this next week, a VERY VERY busy week for me, I will start tomorrow by waking up at 6 am to start my day w/ a run. This is completely a first for me....I've NEVER woken up to exercise, I am NOT a morning person. Repeat, I AM NOT a morning person. I usually exercise in the afternoon/evenings. But since tomorrow is a very busy day, I'm gonna do it during the time I'd usually be sleeping. I LOVE to sleep!!!! So I'm trying to get my body to understand the whole "I don't need to sleep more than 6 hours a night" concept. So here I go! Thanks Sheila. I'm so very proud of you and thankful for you!!!! Love you!
Oh my goodness Laura!! I saw your SHM post about how you got up at 6 a.m. and it made me smile. So proud of you! Believe me I know how hard that is!!! Now I just read your post here and it made me cry! Darn monthly mood swings!Lol! I love it that this has meant that much to you and that your jumpin in with both feet! We are gonna do this chick!!! Just love you too! Your makin me just that much more eager to hit the road in the mornin!!
Yes Sheila, we're doing this...together girl!!! Can't wait to meet you on 10-10-10!
10/10/10 is going to be incredible! To have both Laura and Sheilah there with me . . . wow, somebody pinch me!
I don't want to waste another day! I am so going to hop of the pot and get my act together...luv luv luv ya sister friend...reading your journey is awesome and inspiring...