Goal Setting

I am a very Goal Oriented person. Give me a goal and I will do everything I can to make it happen! Ryan thinks this is considered OCD - ok who cares as long as I do what I set out to accomplish I don't care what he calls it. Things changed in my life this past year. I gave up my Managment with lia sophia and reprioritized. Spending more time at home with my kids and husband has been a great reward and a lot less stressful (some days). With this new found freedom, and being 4 mo. post baby number 3, I decided to do something for MYSELF and I went back to the gym. This is what I looked like (uggg... )

I was overweight and out of shape! But I didn't see it then - I was Happy!

After working out 5 days a week and watching my calories for 16 weeks. This is me today:

I have lost 16.5 lbs to date, gained muscle and have gotten stronger (I outdid the guys in pushups, rows and biceps last week!) I wish I would have taken before measurements but I can tell you - the shorts that were too tight to even do up can now be pulled on and off without being undone! When I started I couldn't even run 2 blocks without getting winded and having to stop. Now I can run a mile easily! I am even happier today - Exercise is the best medicine!!

I love this quote from my Aunt Valeri - "It is cheaper to live on a cruise ship than in a retirement home."

I challenge my family to start today to take better care of your body. Watch the Biggest Looser Tues. nights for motivation! I want to have a long healthy life with each of you!

Whatever your New Years Resolution is - I hope you acheive it one step at a time!