Hi everyone!
Oh jeez, I've been so MIA. I have a good excuse, though. I promise haha.
I had a gallbladder attack, spent a week in the hospital, came home to recover and then I moved. So things have been utterly crazy! I'm scheduled to have my gallbladder removed at the end of this month. Let me tell you, gallstones are NO JOKE. Most painful thing I have EVER experienced. That's including labor, guys lol. I'm just so grateful to God that I am okay and it wasn't something more serious.
Anyway, since things have been crazy, I've been off my game. So off.
Since January 2nd I have lost a total of 29 pounds. I'm happy with my progress so far, kinda. I was hopeful that I'd be down 40 by now, but I'm learning to appreciate the process and slow and steady wins the race, right? I'll be 23 on the 14th and I've decided to make this year of my life something great and creative. I'm a Mom, I'm on my way to becoming fit and healthier than ever and I am rediscovering some passions of mine. I have learned so much in my 22nd year alone! It's crazy. I feel like an entirely different person.
Life has been difficult lately for many personal reasons, but I also feel more hope than I ever have for the future. I guess that's what happens when you refocus your life and try to put God at the center of it. I KNOW I'm going to lose this weight. I KNOW I'm going to do great things. I KNOW I'm going to be the best Mom I can be because finally, I am ready to put the work in it.
My encouragement for today is please don't give up on your health when life gets in the way. It is okay to have off days/weeks. This is a life-long commitment and you will get there if you get back up and keep going after you stumble. Don't look for a quick fix, there's no such thing. At least not a lasting one. I'm keeping this short and sweet for today, but I'm still here. Still passionate. Still writing. Still steadily seeking my best self and I want to help anyone else who desires the same thing too.
God bless.
I hope you all have wonderful weekend and continue falling for fitness. It's amazing what it can do. Body, mind and soul.
