Why?

Its 2 weeks since I hit my lifetime goal and over these past 2 weeks I'm up about 1 pound.  Not bad.  My weight has stabilized which I'm happy about because I thought once I got to goal, I would get caught up with old behaviors that would make me feel like I've got wiggle room to slack off.  But that didn't happen!  I have changed the way I respond to my stress.  I've become more conscious about what I will eat and picky about the choices I make.  And, I am always prepared...ALWAYS!   I pack my lunch and snack no matter what.  Breakfast is a no brainer cause Monday through Friday its the healthiest meal of the day - Shakeology! Dinner is almost always preplanned.

I've learned to accept that the person I've become is the person that has evolved over the years as a wife and mom with my first priority to my husband and my children (while trying not to lose the person I am).

I came across an interesting quote, “Life is full of ups and downs. The trick is to enjoy the ups and have courage during the downs.”  For me to enjoy the ups involves my commitment to fitness and a way to encourage and inspire others to move their butt.  By the way, I get through the downs by focusing on my goals which keep me me moving forward physically, emotionally and mentally.

I absolutely love that the fact that I can help others while reaching my own goals!  It makes me feel so alive and helps me focus on me.  To that I say, its about time. 

Consciously and unconsciously, I've put my dreams and aspirations on hold to focus on my family (while working outside the home throughout most of that time).  I've been so busy just doing and going that I know things won't ever slow down.  So I am no longer putting myself on hold.

As a mom of a teen-aged daughter with autism (and parenting a teen-aged son), I struggle on a continuous basis and bust my butt to make my daughter's quality of life better!  Some days I feel like I'm fighting an uphill battle, but the person I have become will not let me stop!

Believe me there are days when I feel like curling up in a ball and want to stay in bed but I'm not about lying down and giving up.  My decision to commit to my health & fitness goals gives me the stamina and fortitude to forge ahead. 

I am about 40 days into my P90X/Turbo Fire hybrid (which I absolutely love by the way)!!!  If you want to follow my remaining 50 days you can follow me on Twitter or find me on Facebook