So, today I'm finally starting this blog. I've been meaning to for a while now.
Its taken me most of my life, but I'm finally discovering what my passions are. For a long time, I thought I knew, but it has taken a few good books, some soul searching and time for me to really learn who I am and what drives me.
Even back when I was younger, my faith was a huge driving force for me. I have always loved God, even in my rebellious days, and wanted ultimately to please Him and live a "good" life.
More recently, another driving force in my life has been my daughter. She is the most amazing child I could ever have asked for. She is funny, beautiful, healthy, totally energetic and smart. She makes me want to be the best parent I can for her.
Now, up until recently, I have not been what you would call an "exercising enthusiast". I was never into sports and could usually be found curled up on the couch with a good book. My life has been okay for the most part, but so many times I have found myself wondering why I didn't feel it was great. I had many things to be thankful for, but was never really happy. Until I started working out. Its been less than a year and I've had my stops and starts, but I have yet to feel a high like I do when I'm working out and eating healthy. I have energy, for the first time in my life! I am excited when I get up out of bed in the morning. Exercise gives me such a mood boost! I started out doing Turbo Jam about a year ago. FINALLY, here was a program that I enjoyed doing. Not something I had to suffer through! It was fun, dancy, and the music was great. Music is a biggie with me too. Not much moves me like music does.
So about 4 or 5 months ago, I bought ChaLean Extreme and discovered not only did I enjoy working out, but that I LOVED lifting weights. Strength training is by far my favorite thing to do. It makes me feel like I am strong and can take on anything (as if child birth and a divorce weren't enough to show me I could take on anything!)
I have never enjoyed my life more than I do right now. I have passion in it! Its more than incredible. So, since I've realized how much I love fitness and health now, I signed up recently to be a Beachbody coach to help others on their journey to fitness. By no means am I at my goal yet, but I have the drive and the motivation to get there. I believe God gave me this body and I should be taking care of it. I want to be here for a long time to come to see my daughter grow up. What could be more important than that?
I look around now, since acquiring this newfound passion, and I see how unhealthy we are as a society. It makes me sad when I see overweight people because I can't imagine they are happy with where they are. I know when I eat junk and don't exercise, I feel terrible. My mood suffers, I put on weight, nothing fits right, and I'm just miserable and depressed. I can't imagine living like that all the time. My hope is that through working with Beachbody as a coach that I can help some of these people. I want so badly to give to others the energy and feeling of self-confidence that I have now that I've started on this journey.
I'm currently reading the book "Crush It" and it talks about how you can make any business work if you are passionate about it and willing to work your tail off for it. I can't think of anything that would make me happier than to help others become healthier and get their lives back.
To be honest though, I think the biggest transformation I've gone through has been on the inside. You have to make yourself a priority. You have to love yourself enough to make responsible choices in your diet and lifestyle. You are SO worth it! God loves you and created you totally unique. Don't let another day go by without taking steps to make yourself happier and healthier!
Don't give up! Keep on making small steps to get where you want to be!
~Jenn
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