Day 24

Day 24: complete
20 squats for rest day, 40 pushups and triceps dips, 80 crunched/sit ups, 85 leg lifts, and 50 jumping jacks.

So I am on day 24 of my 30 day challenge to get in shape. I have noticed good results. The biggest thing I've noticed however is that there really isn't a reason I couldn't have been in shape right after Braeden  or started sooner. Sure I was sleep deprived and exhausted, but I'm learning that in working out each morning it starts my day of better. I am more energized and in general feel better throughout the day. It's not quite as difficult carrying a 35lb toddler up 15 steps because I'm in better shape.

People will see a picture I post and ask what's your secret? I'll tell you- it's no longer allowing myself to make excuses for myself, excuses that I'm too tired or too busy because realistically those things may not change for a while, so am I supposed to wait till Braeden goes to college to get my body back? NOPE- so if you are in the same boat I was in, do yourself a favor stop making excuses for yourself and be the person you want. If you want to loose weight, do it. If you want to get in better shape, do it. Do not let yourself hold YOU back, because no one can motivate you but you. No one can make you follow through but you. Do it- and then when people ask what's your secret-- say I made health a priority, I worked hard and stuck with it.

I wanted to get out of my slump, but I also wanted to have more energy for my husband and Braeden. Now I'm feeling closer and closer to the person I used to be. If I've learned anything these last few months it's that life is too short to be miserable, to allow yourself to struggle mentally, physically, or emotionally. If you want to be healthy- get it in gear and make it happen.

For this new year I challenge you to make a goal and stick to it. Be realistic, but also work hard. Don't let anything get in the way, whether your goal is health related, money related, relationship oriented, or just in general.. Set goals, make action plans, and follow through.

My goals wetter simple, beat my depression, get in shape, find myself, and get my priories straight. It's only January and I realize in the coming months is when moist people fall off. However some never make it through January so for that I'm proud.

Happy Friday everyone! Make it great:)