3 years in the making

Last week, or perhaps 2 weeks ago, I posted something on my facebook page about holding off 40 pounds for 2 years. What I didn't realize, however, is that it has been since OCTOBER 2009 that I started my new life. Here is my inaugural post.
It's hard for me to remember, nearly 2.5 years later, that I was ever like that woman i describe in that first post. It's hard for me to remember that I used to just sit at this computer--day in and day out--and never take a break for MYSELF. For a little over 3 years, I RARELY took a pee break, much less a lunch break. Time for myself? What was that?

Now, i'm not saying my life is perfect. I still spend the majority of my day working at my computer (hello, I have to pay the bills!), I still run myself ragged with the kids...but I am ENJOYING IT. Doing 'life' no longer drives me into the ground. Yes, there are still some days where I am completely wiped out--but who doesn't have those? There are days when I want to yell, "Calgon! Take me away!" :) Overall, my HEALTH is better, my ATTITUDE is better, and my LIFE is better. And, I can't forget this--I'm FORTY pounds lighter.

Taking care of myself has allowed me to enjoy my life so much more. I take an HOUR a day to myself. One stinkin' measly lil' hour, and use it to work out. But during that hour--usually spent silently cursing at Shaun T--gives me so much. That ONE hour, started three years ago, has allowed me to change from the inside out. I'm healthier than i ever thought i could be, and now, I stretch myself so much further than I ever thought I could. I'm about to embark on a 21 day body reset. And you know what? I'm not scared of it. My BIGGEST problem with it, is that i can't drink coffee. 3 years ago, this would have freaked me the heck out. But everything listed on the shopping list are things that I eat and buy. Maybe not regularly--I mean, I have yet to go buy seaweed wrap, but I eat it a lot. So, I'm not scared. What a long way I've come.

I am so grateful for my health. When I think about how far i've come, I feel...happy. Proud. Accomplished.

I want you to feel that, too. Because I saw what I was capable of with my limited time, and because i wanted to help others, I became a Beachbody coach AND a Certified Personal Trainer. I certainly can't MAKE you do anything, but once you decide to make a change, I can help you succeed. Join me at my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FitWisdom and introduce yourself. No pressure, no trying to get you to buy anything. Just good, honest, support. I promise.