Healthy, Strong, Happy!!!

Hi there! I have not blogged in quite some time because frankly, I've had nothing of any consequence to share. I have been in the wrong frame of mind for quite some time until recently. I don't know how or why but I have finally been able to turn myself around and renew my focus and belief in ME! I have been doing well with my exercise and nutrition for about 2 weeks now and since 4/5/2010, I have managed to drop 14 pounds. That's a start, right? I have shown myself that I have what it takes to do this……again and hopefully once and for all!

I have concrete goals that I want to achieve and these goals are fully and completely all about ME, no one else…..not to make anyone else happy, not to feel accepted, and not to feel good enough. I am going to succeed in this because it's what I want for me. …what I need to feel good, be healthy, feel a sense of accomplishment, contribute to my overall wellness. I am responsible for myself, my health, and my happiness and from now on it is my top priority. If I'm not happy with myself and I don't make time for me, I can't truly be a good mother, girlfriend, friend, employee, etc. I have to be healthy, strong, and happy and give 100% to myself in order to have something to devote to the other areas of my life. It's time I go ahead full steam with that and make my dreams for myself a reality. I feel focused and I know that I'm getting stronger daily, so look out…I will reach my goals no matter how long it takes or how much hard work is involved. I'm ready and invested!

One of the things that I am no longer going to do is have the "If/then" approach to my life and happiness. In other words, I am losing the mantra "When I'm thinner, I'll be happier" etc. That sort of thought process is very destructive. I will be body proud NOW and happiness will follow at any size or shape until I've reached my goal. I have to learn to be content with where I am currently in order to move forward!

Here's to being healthy, strong, and happy! Here's to new beginnings!