Feeling good about yourself is half the battle...

That new haircut.

Those new shoes.

A new outfit.

They make you feel like a million bucks.  They make you stand a little taller (well obviously, if those new shoes are heels).  Your attitude has changed a bit.

Why do we not feel like this all the time?  We all fall into ruts sometimes. 

I hadn't gotten my hair cut in over a year.  I started wearing jeans to work and I lived in sneakers and sweatshirts.  "I'm comfortable this way" I'd say, but on the inside I didn't feel pretty.  Frumpy is the word I used to describe how I felt.  I felt frumpy.  

I decided yesterday I didn't want to live in sneakers anymore.  I can't quite wear heels due to back problems (and let's face it, I'm a klutz) but there are hundreds of cute flat options.  I own a few pair of flats myself so I vowed to not wear sneakers to work anymore.  Well, at my full time job anyway.

I totally revamped my hair last night, thanks to my sister.  She is an awesome hair stylist and had a grand ole time chopping 6 inches off my hair last night! 6!! (Not the greatest photos, but they get the job done)  What a difference. 

BEFORE

 

AFTER

 

This morning when I woke up, I searched my closet for a pair of flats and worked my outfit around my shoes.  I feel 100% better this morning than I have in the past few weeks.   It still isn't perfect because I'm wearing jeans but it's an improvement.

What's even better is I'm ready to take on the day.  I'm ready to make better food decisions, I feel better about myself and I am looking forward to getting a workout in.  (Excuse the bathroom shot! haha)

Starting and staying on a healthy journey is very much a mental game, one which I don't think I will ever understand.  If something small like a haircut or new shoes keeps me ahead of the game, consider it done.

What are some of your small pick-me-ups that help you?

A great support group is essential...

If you have an awesome support group you know what I'm talking about.  Friends, family, loved ones can all be a strong support on your journey.

Sometimes support comes from left field, like from an awesome friend you randomly met on a message board.  This friend happened to start a weight loss blog and introduced you to some more amazingly awesome women.

This friend is Nicole, from Legally Fit.  We met while planning our weddings.  Nicole then introduced me to Crystal of Train Dirty Fitness.  Crystal recruited me to be a Train Dirty Fitness Ambassador.  How cool!  It all just fell into place. 

Do you have goals?  Do you have drive? A positive attitude and the force to keep moving forward?

TDF is the place to be.  "Being overweight is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard."

There are many ups and downs in weight loss land.  Everyone has a different journey but with a great support group like TDF - reaching goals are even more attainable than ever. 

I'm already being challenged by these ladies to better myself but it's a good challenge.  I have a better mindset these days.  I don't look at losing weight to be a chore anymore.  It's become a fun challenge. 

It doesn't matter where you are in your journey.  Beginning, middle, end - TDFers welcome you with open arms.  So what are you waiting for?  Find Train Dirty Fitness on Facebook and Twitter and start your journey with us today!

My journey?  It's only just begun!