And that's when it hit me!
WE choose what makes us comfortable and uncomfortable. It's all mental.
My love for discomfort sort of exploded from there... This link here will take you to my Accomplishments Page to give you an idea of how far I've come from finding discomfort in walks.
ISSA - Certified Personal Trainer
ISSA - Run Coach Certified
ISSA - Nutrition Specialist
Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification
YOU DECIDE WHAT YOUR DISCOMORT IS
I spent so much time of my life being uncomfortable in many aspects, number one being my own body
I didn’t like who I was or the decisions I was making, but I would keep repeating those decisions anyway
I didn’t like the fact that I couldn’t bend over and tie my shoes without struggling to breath or that I would walk up one flight of stairs and I’d be breathing as heavy as if I had just ran. And I HATED going to the pool or beach because that meant I had to take off my shirt
I didn’t like the person that looked back at me in the mirror, so I decided I wanted change
I decided that if I was going to be uncomfortable, I might as well choose my discomfort
I didn't start with anything crazy or scary. I started simple. I told myself that I would go for a 45 minute walk every single day, doesn't matter how far or how fast I go, but for 45 minutes I need to walk. At that point in my life, walking for that long WAS tough. But as time went on it got easier and I was able to start lightly jogging a little farther and a little farther
I promised myself that I would eat healthier, and in order to do that I needed to learn how to cook homemade meals and not eat fast food as often. Making homecooked meals made me uncomfortable because I never really cooked on my own before. And let me tell ya, I was NOT a good cook early on. But meal after meal I slowly got better
I promised myself that I would drink less alcohol. At that point in my life, I could easily be persuaded to go drinking. I was uncomfortable telling people no when they asked if I wanted to drink. When I promised myself that I would not drink for 75 days, I found the confidence to tell people "I don't need to drink today thanks for asking! I'll grab a drink with you after I finish this challenge"
As time passed and I continued to make myself uncomfortable in these situations, I started to see changes to my body and mind! My stomach was getting smaller, my face was getting thinner, I was getting stronger, I had WAY more confidence, and (the best one) I felt POWERFUL
The more I made myself uncomfortable, the more comfortable I became in my own body