Making sacrifices even if they hurt.

As we look to the past we can see that we have lost so much but we have gained even more. Life has taught us that if you want it that bad you have to fight for it and make it happen. And sometimes there are sacrifices along the way. Sacrifices that will break you or make you. But some of us keep trying even if we fail, while others just give up without even trying.

Like a marriage, if you truly love that person you will tell her/him how you feel even if it hurts. Sometimes that is the only way that it will get better. Truth brings pain and pain will make you stronger. A bond that no one can’t explain, sacrifices that will be made and promises that will be kept even if it means falling a million times.

When you have a job that you want to be successful at and there are a million obstacles that make that impossible. And you still keep on going making so many changes to your life just to be able to accomplish what you have wanted and desired. There are people that will go all the way, be extreme and try to win the boss or bosses. But how far will you go to accomplish this? How desperate are you?

A person that weights 400 lbs. want to be able to lose all that weight for his sake and his family.  He/she starts this journey of pure pain and meltdowns. Stopping at nothing to at least lose 150 lbs. Pain, depression, fatigue, all sort of emotions take over that person. Making that person cry themselves to sleep. Meanwhile there are the doctors, family and friends cheering them all the way. From short exercises to eating right. But are they willing to sacrifice their sweets, sodas, greasy foods and cigarettes to live longer for him or herself? 

I put down my own example. In 2014 I was pretty overweight, did not feel happy with who I had become. I was eating all sorts of things, especially greasy foods, sweets, eating at fast foods, smoking cigarettes, drinking beer with my meals and was not consuming enough water. Every time I played with my girls I was extremely exhausted and felt that my heart was going to explode from my chest. I could not even run around the block because my knees and back would kill me. Making me walk in a very slow pace. Just wanting my bed and pain killers.  And there was no exercise in my life. But I decided to become a better person not only for myself but for my girls. Because I did not want to be one of those parents that their kids are active and they are lodging in the couch with beer and chips all day.

 So as soon 2015 started it was time for a change. Every morning and evening (before showering) I did 50 sit-ups. Parked my car further away just to walk extra. Started cooking my meals and drinking way more water (which I drop a couple of natural lemon juice to change the flavor, lol). Ad eve joined a gym, which is convenient for me because I’m an early bird and that it’s open 24/7. I feel the difference in my body. I won’t lie, I do sometimes indulge myself to some sweets and a beer. But it’s not like I used to. And I’m active no more than ever. There are times that I take a rest day and my body is asking for exercise or to start moving. But believe me I do get up and start cleaning, cooking or anything that will keep me active. Sacrifices in life that will make me a better person. 

Life is a challenge and sacrifice. Where everything conspires against you to make it somewhat impossible to reach your goals. But with determination anything and everything is possible. Don’t give up on your goals and don’t let no one change your way of being (well if it’s for the better then yes make it happen). Set your priorities and what you want in life. Make it happen no matter what. This will be a daily routine that will break you in way that will make you a better person. Family always first and never lose faith in God and those that are there for you no matter what. 

Live, Love and Laugh.