Living The Dream

So, recently I went through a really dark period of my life. I had stopped being in a relationship that I had put pretty much everything I had into for the past 3 years, I had to move, I was putting myself through school, I was doing a job that I really liked, but didn't want to do for the rest of my life, and I was simply trying to figure out what the hell I wanted from life and who I wanted to be in it.

Enter my husband. We had been friends for quite some time. We decided to give dating a shot. I was resistant to say the least because I was afraid of ruining a really good and supportive friendship when I was in need of it the most. Things were working out...things were good. Then, in my 30's, we got pregnant after just a few months of being together. Everything changed.

Having our daughter turned out to be the best decision the both of us ever made. We have become this amazing little family that is growing by the day (the next little one is due on April 24th).  The decision that we made back then have made what we have now possible. We have moved to a southern state and are enjoying a beautiful winter, we enjoy spending time together and make the most of what little free time that we have, and, more recently, we are taking my new job opportunity with Beachbody to create a healthy life for ourselves and to create a lasting legacy for our little ones of health and wellness. I'm happy to say that now, after getting through the dark days, I am full of light. I am using my life to make this world and the lives of those that I care about better. My relationships are growing stronger and more meaningful and appreciation for all that I can do and all that I have is growing every hour. Personal development is supported and expected with this new job...and I'm SOOOOO thankful for it. I can speak for my little family that they are happy because of it to. I am a better wife, mother, daughter, friend and coach. I am thankful.

Passing it on!

We are what we teach our children to be. We may be conscious of what they are learning from us, or it may just be our habits that they see. I am making choices to teach my girls to be healthy, happy, confident and loving women. It starts at home! Gabby now likes to work out with both Dave and myself and she is kicking our booties!!!! I couldn't be more proud! My mom is also increasing her fitness level since we've been working one on one...and it hasn't even been quite 2 weeks! I'm so proud of the women (and men) in my family! It keeps me going, keeps me honest and REALLY motivates me to improve! BTW, it also helps that the Gabster is SUPER CUTE!!!! lol

She is literally sitting on top of me in victory after she kicked my butt in Friday Fight!!!

She doesn't always like planks...but LOVES downward dog!

STTTRRRRREEEETCH!

Don't Call It A Comeback!

We all have struggles in life. For me, I struggle with controlling my cravings and making sure that I get my workouts in. I know I'm not alone. I have had to also find the balance between pushing myself to the breaking point because I don't like to have any quit...and finding excuses to keep myself from even getting started. I'm getting better at this. I'm learning to find my balance. Two days ago I tried to get my workouts done. I gave it "the old college try", but something just wasn't clicking. Exhaustion is something that has been plaguing me for a while in this pregnancy...partly due to insomnia, partly due to, well, being pregnant. I keep pushing though and sort of hitting my limits. So, I slowed down my pace and cut the workout short. I did go back later in the day and bang out a walking/jogging mile which made me feel more accomplished. That night, as I sat down to get work done, I decided to continue to get some rest, then start the next day right. I hit it hard. And, yes. I did it! Sleep, well, I've stopped pressuring myself to get too much of that. I did enjoy resting, however. I killed the workout yesterday and did really well today. I know it's a bunch of baby steps, but I consider this round a win. I feel good. That's the best part!

Starting The Journey

I have been on this amazing journey for quite some time now, but it has really kicked into full gear in the most recent months. I have been working on making my own life better and better, happier and happier, healthier and healthier. I have been lucky enough to find someone who wants to go on this journey with me and make a happy and healthy life for our children. I have been blessed to be able to reach out to several family members and friends and help them start journeys of their own, or help them continue along their journey whenever they needed a little push. My goal? To continue on this path finding that inner glow or inner light, and to take anyone I can along with me. I want to make a difference in this world. I want to help as many people as I can to find the happiness that I am finding. I am finally finding a way to start.