Comments on: How Self-Discipline Makes All the Difference http://thefinalforty.com/how-self-discipline-makes-all-the-difference/ Losing weight, one mile at a time Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:41:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/how-self-discipline-makes-all-the-difference/#comment-194 Jennifer L. Nelson Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:26:14 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1053#comment-194 Thanks so much, Shannyn! You’re so right. It’s easy to focus on things like school or work, where other people rely on you, but when it comes to doing something that’s just for YOU…it’s not always so easy! Taking that first step is hard, but once your lifestyle starts to change, it does get easier!

]]> By: Shannyn (@FrugalBeautiful) http://thefinalforty.com/how-self-discipline-makes-all-the-difference/#comment-193 Shannyn (@FrugalBeautiful) Fri, 17 Aug 2012 01:58:45 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1053#comment-193 I totally feel you- I cannot believe how hardcore disciplined I was about school, work and goals, but when it came to my personal health I either flat out neglected it or disregarded it entirely. Health and wellness was the one thing I was rebellious about- I could eat what I wanted, however/whenever I wanted it and if I didn’t “feel” like running or going to yoga, I didn’t. It’s amazing how things have changed… it’s important to focus in and dedicate yourself to the goal, knowing it will get easier and old habits are hard to break at first.

You are rockin’ it girl! :)

]]> By: Jennifer L. Nelson http://thefinalforty.com/how-self-discipline-makes-all-the-difference/#comment-192 Jennifer L. Nelson Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:38:36 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1053#comment-192 Thanks so much, Kelly! You are right, as always! :-)

There are so many people who ask how I found the “motivation” to lose weight, work out, etc., but the truth is, I’d say I’m only motivated to make “the healthy choice” about 50 percent of the time (and even that may be pushing it).

The rest is all about making a commitment and sticking with it…no excuses! And we both know that the rewards are what make it all worth it in the end!

Thanks again for reading! :-)

]]> By: Kelly H http://thefinalforty.com/how-self-discipline-makes-all-the-difference/#comment-191 Kelly H Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:37:40 +0000 http://thefinalforty.wordpress.com/?p=1053#comment-191 EXACTLY!! Yes yes YES to all you said here. It’s not “will power” it’s self discipline. That’s the key to any success. The willingness to do what is hard. To do what maybe isn’t what you really WANT to do in the moment but you know you NEED to do it. And to do it day after day, week after week, month after month. I try to use some of the ideas of some 12 step programs and just tell myself that today, I will make the right choices. I will do the exercise that is planned and I will stick to the food program I’ve already decided is the plan for the day. Because as you know, it’s very easy to get discouraged when you have a hard day or your tired (my biggest downfall) and just throw in the towel. The good thing about self discipline is that you can grasp back on to it at any time! And when you make these goals – getting your brown tip belt, running 5 miles, making a weigh in – success is SO DAMN SWEET! :)

Keep up the good work!

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