So, since my lifestyle change that began in January, a lot of exciting things have been happening. First, I find that when you're happy and are filled with positive energy that you radiate that. Once you radiate that, that's what you're putting into the universe and what you put out you get back. For one, within my family circle we have received many blessings this year and truthfully we have fought tooth and nail for all of it, and finally things are coming full circle. Of course, life has been much busier with my busy bee 2 and a half year old now that the weather is warmer; but trust me , I'm NOT complaining! I've been getting much more creative with dinners and have been spending a lot of time tying up some loose ends on our home front, so I've been consumed with commotion, good commotion. My husband and I are leaving Friday for Vegas and I am so excited! We went in October to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was fabulous as always. However, at that time I felt like a busted can of biscuits, EXTRA BUTTERY! See, my body is interesting in the fact that I am tall (5'7") but I am muscular from playing competitive sports throughout my adolescence and now with heavy lifting, I carry a decent amount of muscle. Well, even when I gain weight I don't look too much like it because my weight is pretty much evenly distributed. So, sometimes it's hard for people to see the changes, unless I show them before and afters. However, I am going to Vegas 15 pounds lighter than the last time! Good thing because it will be in the 100's weather wise and I am going to be wearing very little clothing to keep cool. And it's not about the weight per se, it's about how comfortable I am. I have put a lot of effort into my current physique and I feel strong and happy. So, with that I am confident, and when you are confident you are able to just have a better time all around and enjoy the people you are with; rather than fiddling with your bathing suit, or trying to cover your muffin top.
Just the other day I was in the gym and dealing with some lower back pain (felt more like nerve pain than anything) and I just wasn't feeling it. I wasn't feeling like myself and to top it off I was bloated and crabby. So, I did what I could and then I stretched the rest of the time. I saw a regular at the gym starting to walk over to me so I took off my headphones. He said, "I have seen your transformation over the past couple of months and I see how hard you workout and I just wanted you to know that you look wonderful. And you have a little one, right? I would never know it. You inspire me." <<<<<Enter heart pounding happiness>>>>>> Wow, I was so overwhelmed I couldn't stop smiling and said thank you probably one too many times. But, truthfully, that's what it's about, it's about showing up even on your worst days and trusting the process. Just when I was feeling like a busted can of old biscuits, I was reminded to not give up. That even though I couldn't throw the heavy weights around that I have control over what I put into my body. That I could keep going despite a small set back.
My goal for the summer is to simply get out as much as I can with my family and enjoy myself. My goal is to keep enjoying my favorite summer fruits (watermelon and cantaloupe). I am going to keep striving to hit PR's in the gym and eat to fuel my body and workouts. I went for my first bike ride with my husband last weekend (I haven't rode a bike for real in probably 15 years) and it was so rejuvenating! I felt so alive and my goal is to do that with him as much as possible.
XOXO
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