With a December birthday I make make my new year’s resolution as part of my birthday. On my last birthday, I decided to give myself the gifts of sleep and exercise. For me, every month should have health and fitness day.
In January, I bought a new bed and decided to carve out time for physical activity. I’ve made it a point to go to bed at 9pm so that I’m asleep by 10pm (I wake at 5am to workout). I got a slow start on the activity because I was worried about re-injuring my back, but I just listen to my body and stopped phoning it in as Jillian Michael’s says.
I’m almost embarrassed to post the following photo. But it was who I was, not who I am and a reminder that committing to sleep and exercise makes a difference.
On the left (taken March 8, 2012 indoors), I’m pasty, white and my cheeks and chin kill me while on the right (taken August 30, 2012 outdoors) I’m freckled, not pasty and am not embarrassed by my face.
It is amazing what the depths of negativity will have on my lifestyle, the emotional eating and the lack of regard I have for myself when I’m stressed are overwhelming and I’m still learning how to respond positively. I strive to maintain the person who is pictured on the left, she’s happier when healthier!
Andi (@udandi)
September 9, 2012 at 6:42 pm{New Post}: The Gifts of Sleep and Exercise http://t.co/mrNJn2Cg
Kristen Scott Brown via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 6:58 pmYou look amazing!!
maureen Jacob
September 9, 2012 at 7:03 pma picture’s worth a thousand words and there’s no denying what an incredible accomplishment you’ve achieved in just five months! you are an incredibly strong woman and your resilience is inspirational! I’m SO proud of you! you go girl! ((HUGS))
Andi
September 10, 2012 at 9:42 amThanks Maureen! I was amazed to find that photo on my computer and see the date. Jt is a great reminder of where I’ve been, where I’m going and what I’m capable of doing.
Julia Barber Cabral via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 7:33 pmBoth girls are beautiful and fun, but the new you seems to be happier!! Good for you!
Amy Prewitt via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 7:47 pmYou look great!
Dawn McMillan via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 8:05 pmSuch a beautiful girl!
Tammy Geise McConnell via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 8:06 pmAwesome post andi! Congrats on actually Doug what you set out to do (as opposed to my goals, which always start on Monday, and when Monday comes, next Monday)! You look great!
Tammy Geise McConnell via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 8:07 pmDoug should be doing 🙂
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September 9, 2012 at 9:35 pmKristen Scott Brown Thank you! I always like seeing your workout updates.
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September 9, 2012 at 9:36 pmJulia Barber Cabral thank you, I am!
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September 9, 2012 at 9:37 pmAmy Prewitt Thanks, I often think WWAR when I need a little extra motivation.
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September 9, 2012 at 9:37 pmThank you Dawn McMillan!
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September 9, 2012 at 9:39 pmTammy Geise McConnell Thank you, anytime you want to walk/sprint those neighborhood hills, call me!
Amy Prewitt via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 9:41 pmI notice you didn’t write WWAD… That acronym puts you in a whole ‘nother realm of trouble! 😉
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September 9, 2012 at 9:42 pmAmy Prewitt ha! I like WWAR as in warrior!
Heather Churchman via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 10:11 pmYou are an inspiration & you look great–way to go, AB!
Carol Freytag via Facebook
September 9, 2012 at 10:26 pmGood for you 🙂 I would never be able to do the 5am thing.
Mandira Jacob via Facebook
September 10, 2012 at 10:30 amlooking fab andi…very inspiring and motivating 🙂
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September 10, 2012 at 12:35 pmHeather Churchman thank you! remember our healthy eats email? I’m doing it!
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September 10, 2012 at 12:36 pmCarol Freytag Friday’s post is dedicated to you and the others who ask how I welcome 5am with a smile 😉
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September 10, 2012 at 12:37 pmMandira Jacob thank you! I’m not kidding when I say my IG followers are my accountability buddies!
Heather Churchman via Facebook
September 10, 2012 at 12:39 pmIs this THIS Friday’s post on 5am wakeup times or one from last Friday? (I can’t find it)
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September 10, 2012 at 12:41 pmHeather Churchman I’m writing a post how I wake at 5am and workout, not just that photo of me smiling at that hour.
Emmy
September 10, 2012 at 1:52 pmGreat job! Looking good! 🙂
Andi
September 20, 2012 at 9:44 pmThanks Emmy! It’s been good to have supportive friends on Twitter and Instagram!