As I glance at the calendar it is hard to believe that it is already August. I have breezed right through almost 8 months of this journey to a fitter and thinner me. It isn't always easy, but I have remained focused for longer this time than I have in quite a few years.
Last year was not my best health wise, and I was prepared to end it with my highest weight in a long time. Luckily, as often happens, in stepped a friend determined to refocus on her own journey. Without her encouragement I am not sure when I would have finally turned around and headed back down this path. I am grateful for her persistence because I can assure you there was not a single cell in my body that wanted to stop eating all that yummy food and really get back to focusing on exercise.
However, with reluctance on December 26th I started tracking my food again and returned my focus to exercise. I won't say that I was completely confident in where I was headed this time, but over time that became more and more clear. Now that I weigh less than I have since high school by almost 10 pounds I am beginning a new and exciting journey.I have returned to weight lifting. I was lifting pretty regularly when my blood clot happened last year and that stopped me in my tracks. I have picked it up here and there over the last 18 months, but nothing routine and serious. Since lifting is something I get a lot of enjoyment from and I have always desired to be strong, muscular and fit, it is time to get serious.
I hope to update my blog periodically with the happenings of my continued journey from a lifetime of fighting that inner fat girl to living a fitter, happier and healthier life.
Disclaimer: I have cleared this program with all my doctors and they are absolutely fine with it. :)
