This morning I started thinking about the day I made the decision to get my life back. After I had Finley I was living in a new city, new tiny apartment, had no family, one friend, and I couldnt fit in a single outfit. I went shopping several times and I just couldnt fit. I was wearing XL shirts, size 12 pants, and still couldnt fit. Of course I was grumpy, sleep deprived, and that was making me feel like a bad mom and wife. I joined the YMCA at $80 a month but got to the gym about twice a week. Between finding a parking spot, lugging Finley around, and wandering around to different machines, it was about a 2 hour process. I simply felt angry and depressed. Then guilt set in because at the same time, I felt so blessed to be a mom and have created such a beautiful baby. So, it was time to stop complaining. Thats when I reached out to my friend Sarah who had been asking me to join her challenge groups. I told her I had no time, no extra money, and said, at home workouts do not work for me. She shared her business opportunity with me to help me afford the programs, and sent me some samples. I joined her free 5 day clean eating challenge and lost about 4 pounds right away. I then realized that maybe WITH support, those at home workouts could work for me. Then I began the 21 Day Fix. ONLY with the support of my group did I lose 11 more pounds in 3 weeks! Finley was taking at least 30 minute naps, so thats where I fit in my workout. For $160, I was able to get in the best shape of my life, pump my body and Finleys body full of vitamins and minerals from Shakeology, and inspire others to do the same. I finally felt like a good mom. I was happy and getting healthy and that helped me to find balance. Life is crazy right now. I dont have the money right now. I cant commit right now. These are excuses I hear every day. I still love each and every one of you that tells me those things, but what I know is that where there is a will there is a way. I have a coach who drank Shakeology for 5 days and was able to come off 1 of her diabetes medications. I have another who lost 16 pounds in 21 days. Another who had a garage sale just so she could afford her order because she literally had zero dollars. LIfe is crazy and it will always be, but investing in your health and the health of your family is more important that cable, than eating out, than drinking Starbucks, etc. I cancelled my gym membership. BAM, $80 is now not wasted. I dont buy junk food which saves a ton! Noticing that Finley watches me doing my workouts is absolutely priceless. She is growing up knowing that fitness and health is not optional and is a part of life. If you think you cant do it, I will help you find a way. I will hold your hand through these fitness programs and do everything in my power to not allow you to fail. If you have 30 minutes a day, YOU CAN DO THIS! Dont keep waiting for the stars to align before you take action! You have nothing to lose but inches :)
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:32:48 +0000
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