I was flipping through my journal and came across this golden nugget, which I had copied from Skinny Bitch, by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin.  This is a reminder that in this season of giving, we must not forget to take care of ourselves.  (More later on the importance of training logs/journals…)

“Recognize that anything worth having is worth fighting for.  Good health, vitality, more energy, more confidence, better sex, great abs, a tight ass —- you either want ‘em or you don’t.  You can continue plodding along in your life feeling like you’re not living up to your glorious potential or you can dedicate yourself to creating the life you want.  F—k excuses about not having the time or the money.  You spend 40 hours a week working, or more if you’re a full-time mom. Certainly your health and your body and you are more important than anything else in your life.  You are worthless to your colleagues, friends, and family if you do not value yourself enough to take excellent care of you. Yes, you have to put yourself before your friends, parents, boyfriend, husband, and even your children.  It won’t make you a bad daughter or wife or mother; it will make you a less resentful, more confident, interesting, beautiful, patient, tolerant, and fun person to be around.  Your bright, shining light will give everyone around you the permission and inspiration to shine more brightly.  Love yourself enough to do whatever it takes to be the best you you can be.”