DAY 8: What Are You Really Giving Up?

When we start a diet, the first thing we think about is everything we are going to have to give up to reach our goal. We think about the food we won’t be able to eat, the parties we won’t want to go to (because we don’t want to be tempted) or the time we are going to have to invest in working out. What if we could change our whole way of thinking so this isn’t the first thought?

What if we changed our mindset and we were more concerned about what we are giving up if we eat the junk food, skip our workout or don’t stick with our program. I mean, what is more valuable? The taste of our favorite cheat meal for 30 minutes or feeling comfortable and proud of our body for 24 hours a day?

This year, let’s focus on the prize more than the cost – because, honestly, the cost is so little compared to what we have to gain!!

Scripture of the Day

“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.”  Philippians 3:14