My "WHY"

When making the decision to change, everyone has their "why". It is important to establish this why so you can continue focus and not lose sight of the goal. I decided I had a few reasons for wanting to change my lifestyle and eating habits. My first reason was for my family. Mainly, my husband and children. I wanted to be able to provide nutritious meals, and teach by example on what was healthy and what we should put into our bodies, and show the importance of exercise. The first step was to eliminate the junk food and get on the right track! I also had envisioned who I wanted to be. I want to be the mom that can take her children on hikes, go camping and not worry about how much energy and effort it will take to get everything prepared. I want to be a mom that can keep up with her children and exercise with them! I want to be a fit family that enjoys the outdoors together!

Changing

I have officially hit the 30 pound mark! I have lost 30 pounds and have dropped 8 pant sizes in only a few short months! It is amazing to feel the difference in my mood, energy levels, self-esteem and many other things. ONE OF MY MANY EXCUSES FOR YEARS: I would keep telling myself I will not let the numbers on the scale determine my happiness! Then I came to realize that I can't keep up wth my children, I get out of breath just walking up the stairs, I felt crummy about what I saw in the mirror, was embarassed in a swimsuit and guilty when I would go back for seconds! I was letting my choices determine my happiness! The numbers had nothing to do with my happiness, it was the way I FELT no matter what the scale said. Now I still believe that the numbers won't determine my happiness, and I am on my way to a better life with deeper meaning! I will be teaching my children by example and helping them to live better and make proper choices regarding nutrition! I CHOOSE TO LIVE!

Choose happiness!!

I have had one main excuse for MANY years! I always told myself that I wouldn't let the numbers on the scale determine my happiness. My family and friends loved me no matter what. But then thinking about it, I would get out of breath going up the stairs, couldn't run and keep up with my children, feel embarassed in a swimsuit, and fell guilty when I would go back for seconds (or more), I realized that these were factors that were determining my happiness. All because of my own CHOICES. We can't blame anyone else for our bodies, for our choices, for our reactions, or many other aspects of life. I still believe that the numbers on the scale won't determine my happiness, but the way I live and the choises I make will. I CHOOSE to LIVE and happiness will no doubtedly come!