New Year's Resolutions?

New Year's Resolutions? No!! New Year REAL Solutions! I know this time of year many people (probably most of America) are making "resolutions" to lose weight, or eat better, or exercise more, etc. Do you see the problem with those so called goals? They are vague!! If you truly want great things in 2015, if you truly want change, then your goal must be that. A goal. Webster's defines a goal as: "the end toward which effort is directed". So there you have it. A goal will not be achieved without effort put forth towards it.

With that being said, I'd like to share with you my goals for 2015.

1. Reach my goal weight
2. Help others gain confidence
3. Support others' nutritional goals
4. Motivate others towards their fitness goals
5. Be PRESENT with my kids
6. Find a financial balance
7. Spend 10 minutes EVERY DAY in personal development
8. Set business hours for Beachbody
9. Focus on water intake and what I'm eating
10. DAILY workouts - NO EXCUSES

For these to be real goals I must know how and when I will complete them. They all pretty much will be achieved by continuing to do what I have been doing the last three months. By continuing to focus on my health & fitness, continuing to share my experience, and continuing to help others do the same, I will achieve all 10 of my goals before the year's end. I expect to reach my goal weight by Summer so I can rock a bathing suit when my kids and I go swimming.

I ask you to share one GOAL with me. A real solution. Not a resolution. And not I will end with my favorite quote: "To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done."

If you are ready to learn how you can make your solution a reality this next year, message me on Facebook or on my Beachbody profile page.

Confidence

Sitting here going through memory lane (via pictures I've posted on facebook), and I had an epiphany. There are more pictures of me from the last few months than there are from the last 10 years. Okay, I haven't had a facebook account THAT long, I believe I created it after I gave birth to my son to share pictures of him (and my girls) with my family that live out of state, and also with my friends. I LOVE sharing about them. I am definitely a proud mom!

It just amazes me at the level of confidence I have gained over the last few months. I used to be that mom who was so ashamed of her body that she just wanted to shrink into the wall or under a rock and hide. I did not feel worthy of anyone's love. Let alone the love of my children.

I see that now only because I no longer feel that way. No, I am not completely comfortable with my size yet. But I am not so shy anymore. I actually make eye contact with strangers. I smile at people more. I say hello to the random person in the grocery aisle. I am more comfortable (not completely yet) chatting up a stranger about some random topic (appropriate to the items we are browsing or events around us of course).

No, I didn't find a magic pill. No, I haven't been going to counseling. No, I didn't join some women's empowerment group. Well, not really. I DID join in with an amazing group of women (and men) who are focused on making their lives (and the lives of everyone they can touch) BETTER. We have a hurting world full of hurting people. I am so lucky to have been introduced to this group of people who have helped me gain confidence, and self esteem. Who have supported me on my journey to health (physically, emotionally, and mentally).

I am happy to say I have lost 36 pounds and about as many inches over the last 3 months. Plus, I am no longer taking the nerve medication I was taking three times a day (with a double dose at bedtime) for my chronic back pain. But what amazes me the most is what I have gained! I have gained friendships, family, love (from others, to others, and to myself), confidence, self esteem, 'new' wardrobe (went shopping in my closet, lol), knowledge, faith, hope, and healing (just to name a few things).

To learn more about my journey and what I've been doing, visit my profile.