Happy New Year everyone! I...am excited. I'm excited for you. I'm excited for me.
For me, 2013 was...as close to perfect as I've experienced. I started working out and eating better in January 2013, and as a result...everything around me changed. Physically, I felt healthier, emotionally I felt happier. Those are the 2 things everyone strives for to really feel good. We don't need material things or significant others to feel good....those are bonuses, but we need ourselves to feel good FIRST.
I've met some new fantastic people to add to my Fantastic People Circle. Motivational, fun, HAPPY, inspiring people that I'm so proud to know, and I'm incredibly encouraged by them.
This year I got down 45 lbs...and was feeling awesome and extremely confident, though I still had a lot of work to go, I felt great. THEN....these holidays happened. Gained 10 lbs. For the last 2 weeks I've been down on myself about it, haven't been exercising as much (partially because the studio has been closed but reopens tomorrow!!!!). So, 11 months, I barely slipped up at all, and when I did I just worked it off guilt-free. But yes, holiday booze, holiday treats, lack of zumba, blah. That did it. I've felt off, dressing in baggier clothes, not having as much energy, confidence slipping....but it's over.
I let it keep going through today and now...I'm excited. Our next Biggest Loser Challenge starts tomorrow and I'm so ready. I'm going to hit that 50 lb mark within 3 months. That WAS only 5 lbs away, but now is about 15. But I am SOOOO so ready I can't hardly contain my excitement, and that alone is starting to give me my confidence back. I'm going to make this year just as terrific as 2013 and by the end....a realistic goal, I'll be down a total of 60 lbs. I think I can do more, but....small goals first. Ready to rock it!
Now for you. I know many of you have had a very hard 2013. Many. For all of you, I hope for new beginnings for you. Loved ones you've lost, families who have split, problems with your children, you made it through. You did, and you will continue to push through. For you, I want you to know how proud I am of how you've handled your situations, each and every one of you, and how I'm sorry for the issues you've been dealt, and how very excited and hopeful I am for you to have a fresh start. Some may be starting completely over, and some may just be ready....for the next round, but I'm excited for you to just....get the moments to breathe, look around, and see all that you DO have. We are so capable; we just need to truly believe in ourselves. Trust that you'll be okay. I love you all and let's all look forward to a fantastic 2014!
