Ok, this is going to be my last workout-post for...awhile. About motivation. A lot of people ask me why do I exercise, why am I so into it ? Is it the body, do I just wanna look good ? Let´s go back to the year 2006. I moved to Helsinki, had been dancing, and loving my life for the whole youth back in Oulu where I had great possibilities for that. First of all I was really confused about the new environment, new job, new friends. Everything was just different. I didnt have anything stable, but sports. I cling into it, I wanted to be better. I wanted to show that i´m a big girl in a big city now. Which turned out to be a huge miss-step. Night-time I was working in a bar, daytime in my permanent job.All time left, I was just working out. I saw myself in a mirror as a tired girl, but still could have done it better. I needed to show for the doubters. What doubters ? the biggest doubter was myself. I lost almost 20 kg in a few months cause I didnt realise what I was doing to myself. Eating disorders. Back those days, I had barely heard the word not to mention that I happened to get one to myself. I saw the change in my body, and felt euphoric after losing kilo by kilo. The number started to be more addictive than the mirror. First I thought I looked so good, felt bad but looked good.Fair enough. But in the end, I didn´t even care what I looked like. Even if I existed. 7 years later, I´m here. I still love sports, love it more than ever. NOT for the body, but the mind. My recovery from anorexia actually started by exercising, by doing what I loved the most: Dancing. Slowly but surely I was getting my spirit back on track :) Nowadays I do organize more time for example for my friends instead of sticking slavishly into my routines. I´m easygoing,straightforward and self-confident. Strict,about things I don´t like. Whether it´s about me or my family (friends included), I´m not going to let anybody hurt anyone, anymore. So yeah, about the motivation. I wanna feel strong. Mentally and physically. One of the greatest things in life in general is challenging yourself, and of course, passing it ;) If you never challenge, how can you progress ? Sure it´s whopping to have a goodlooking body, but it´s only a side-effect. Have you ever thought how much your body and your mind are actually connected ? Your body is the greatest instrument you´ll ever have. Use it every way. youtube/watch?v=5zvqNHDTf8Y
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:43:19 +0000
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