Happy (Super Bowl) Sunday everyone!
Can you believe it is already February!? One month is gone from 2018. Did you set resolutions or as I prefer to call them "goals". I don't really like the word resolutions. I feel like goals sounds more positive and long-term 😁I am here to share with you my progress toward my goals. I might get a bit wordy, because this is SO important to me, so stay with me here!
Back in October, I decided I was ready to make life changes. I started with a detox in my life, so to speak. Ridded myself of the unnecessary drama and negativity and made changes that needed to be made. I started to put my self at the top of the "take care" list because how can I be the mother and person I need to be, if I am not taking care of myself!
Fast forward to the end of December. I had been talking with my friend Shae about the Arbonne 30 Days to Healthy Living program. I had watched her mother take part in it and I had seen the fantastic results. THIS IS NOT A DIET! Let me repeat, THIS IS NOT A DIET! It is not same fancy pill that will make you lose weight, while you make no changes for yourself. It is a way of living! It is a lifestyle change! It is a transformation, not only physically, but mentally, and for me emotionally. Most of the time people don't just gain weight for the fun of it. Most of the time it really isn't because they just love food. Usually, there is some underlying cause, that took them to that place. For me, I am totally an emotional eater. When things are bad, I want to comfort myself with food!! Food should never, ever be used as a reward or as a comfort. Guys, this is so bad! But until I was ready to confront WHY I had become so unhealthy, I was never going to solve the problem! Sure, I could cut back on my food intake for a week or two, and easily drop 5 pounds. But I always gained it back, because I was not ready.
I cannot explain it. I cannot tell you when and how it happens, but it just happens. You have this mental switch where you know you are ready. You are ready to challenge yourself, change yourself, transform yourself! And when I finally hit that switch, there has been NO turning back!
I am more than happy to share my physical results with you guys. Sure I want to look better, I want my clothes to fit better. Don't we all?? But I know now that I do NOT NEED that outward approval from others. What I seek is self love. Self appreciation. Knowing where I fit in, in the bigger picture. God put me on this planet for a purpose, and I feel like I am just scraping the tip of the ice here. I know my journey has just begun and I have so far to go. And so many positive things to enjoy and share with others.
I said this on my last blog 2 weeks ago, but the me in that before picture was miserable with myself. I was pissed, angry and didn't understand why I let myself get here. But over the last few weeks, I have engaged in self-reflection, I have taken the time for myself, I have given my body the fuel, food and love it deserves. And I know the happiness and strength is radiating in the pictures now. I am truly happy! I love who I am. I love what I have become. I feel so much better. I don't have pains and aches like before. I can walk up the stairs and carry my daughter to her bed without getting out of breath half way there. I don't overeat to the point I feel sick and shameful. I can hold my head high, knowing I am making such a difference in my life.
My hope from here forward is to continue to grow. There is NO stopping me now! Not a human, the devil or anyone in this life is going to blow out this fire I have burning deep inside my heart and soul. I dare someone to try! And believe me, there have been many of people who have tried to get in my way and knock me down and make me believe I am less than what I am! No more!! Those people are so toxic y'all. I encourage you to stand up for yourself and disengage from relationships with people who aren't there to encourage you to be the best version of yourself. Do not let people drag you down to their level! (That is a convo for another day 🙌)
I want to talk about this program from Arbonne (30 Days to Healthy Living). Guys, I promise, I make no commission or anything from promoting this. I am not selling it, I am simply telling you that this is the best program I have ever tried and speaking from my heart. It's not just because of the supplements that you buy. It is because of the support the challenge group will give you. They educate you, they empower you. They want to see you succeed! I am astonished by the women I have met the last few weeks. So many times, in our society, you see women trying to tear each other down because of jealousy, envy, greed, bitterness, etc. These women supported me! Thank you so much to Shae Glenn and Pat Hall. They are the reason that I began this journey and have encouraged me every single step of the way!! If you are scared to take that first step, don't be! Get out of your own way and see what you can do!! You will never regret it and I am here to cheer you own, every little step of the way!
The other component to this journey was to become stronger in all aspects (spiritually, mentally, physically). To push my body and mind to do new things. To put myself outside of my comfort zone and challenge myself to be the warrior God intends for me to be. For almost 3 years now, ever since I have known Naomi Crowson, I have admired her. Don't get me wrong, this woman is amazing and beautiful! But is wasn't the outward appearance for me. I admired her will power and dedication and always thought to myself, I wish I could be that strong. Physically of course, but mentally! I have watched her attend the Releve One Fitness and Dance studio in Franklin, and then watched as she became an instructor. I admired her dedication. She is a mom of 2, a wife, has a full time job, and she still took the time to take care of herself and take care of others through Releve. I knew from watching these women on Facebook videos and the website, that I wanted to be a part of that group someday. Sometimes you can just tell when something is amazing, just by looking at it. You feel it!! I just never thought I was good enough to ever belong to something like that, I was not fit enough, I was simply not ready. I am so happy to say, this week, I tore down those walls and I went to my first class yesterday at Releve. IT FELT AMAZING!! It hurt, my body still hurts!! I had to modify and take breaks, but I DID IT!! And this is only the beginning folks. I was welcomed, I was loved, I was supported. God puts people into our lives for a reason, and I know God put this woman into my life as part of my journey and I cannot thank her enough for never giving up on me. She was never every pushy, instead, she always encouraged me and she was there when I was finally ready. Women like this, are the type of people you want on your side. Thank you Naomi!!
I warned you, this would be long! But when I feel passion, I feel it! I hope that I have inspired at least one of you to challenge yourself and step outside of your comfort zone today!!
1st round of 30 DTHL:
January 9th to February 4th:
21.7 pounds lost
5 inches lost waist
5 inches lost hips
1 inch lost arms
2 inches lost legs
I start my next round tomorrow! Can't wait to see how I transform in another 30 days. Have a wonderful week everyone!! Please let me know if you have any questions!! I am always happy to help any one of you reading this post, even to offer a listening ear if that is what you need!! And remember, no step is too small, everyone has to start somewhere. 💜
P.S. GO EAGLES!! 🦅🦅🦅
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