Just Do It!

January 4th, 2013

 

This- my friends was the first day of a life changing decision.  Truth is... I think about this day, and the time prior to this day a lot.  I remember just being totally sick of what I was seeing in the mirror and in pictures.  I couldn't believe I had let myself get to such a place...

 

 

I don't remember quite when it was that I realized I had just had enough.  This picture is Christmas 2012 and it stays in my bathroom for a little motivation when I'm lacking.  Not that I don't love the picture or that awesome girl in there with me... but when I see how far I've come.. I'm glad I left that girl behind--- she wasn't living her life.

 

When I went to see Aaron I was scared. I was nervous and honestly I don't remember if I even thought I could make it this far.  I wanted to lose 70 lbs.  (sorry I don't want to tell you the weight number yet)  But I also knew it my head that losing 50 would be a feat in itself and that surely if I could lose 50 I could eventually make it to 70 and there I would be happy.

 

To say I have changed is an understatement.  I'm not the same girl anymore in so many aspects.  And I'm more proud of myself that ever before.  I'm happier than I can remember being, especially in the last 3-4 years.

 

September 4th will be exactly 8 months since I started this journey that changed my life, where I decided to take control.  I had no idea that I'd accomplish this goal at this time.  Shoot there were times when I thought it might not be attainable, or I would never get there.. or I'd settle with the 50.. 65.. etc. but Saturday when I got on that scale and saw that number-- there just aren't words to describe it!  I totally was ecsatic and after I told some of my most important people I totes cried in my car... by myself of course! I mean I made it-.. do you know what that means?

 

It means I set a goal for myself and I was persistent in attaing that goal.  It means I've changed my life.  It means I make better choices. It means I know how to handle things better. It means I know that every day won't be perfect. It means I made some of the best friends in the entire world. It means I worked my ass off- (excuse me) but I did and I never let the discouraging days, weeks, weigh ins etc keep me down. 

 

Now- am I done? Absolutely not! First off, I still want to lose more weight.  My big time goal is to lose 100 lbs and I'd love to lose it before the year mark gets here! Second, I've made some of the best friends ever and I love working out, talking with and just keeping up with them.  Finally, I'm so happy with what I've accomplished I want to stay with it.  I love it! Working out, running, GRIT, weights whatever it is.. whenever I finish it I feel amazing! My next goal- hit that 100 and inspire some other people, go out there and help them the way others helped me!

 

I know it won't be easy- nothing worth having is.  I'm pretty sure we've covered that before :)  I learned today in church... that we need to do what God says.. Just Do It! He started that phrase-- not Nike! and I plan to go forth in doing just that! :)

 

Enjoy your day off tomorrow! I plan to start the day with a run and conquering cementary hill one way or another-- hey I made it 6 miles today, not consecutive and did leg weights-- which I upped! Bring on the morning run!

 

 

 

JUST DO IT!