Today I chose Me.

 I did it. I went to the doctor. I was honest about what had been going on with my body for the past several years. She, the women's wellness doctor, listened and was patient. 

My primary health goal, right now, is my weight. I've never been focused on the number on the scale. I like to be fit. I define fit as being strong and having endurance. I really enjoy running and doing HITT workouts. But...I haven't had the mental strength or focus to actually commit to my health/workouts in a while. 

What helps us commit to these goals? You know the goals...the ones that are actually life changing/saving.

In the past, I was able to just decide, commit, and do. But now, since I've suffered, and maybe still have mild symptoms, from postpartum....it's just not the same. 

I have the desire but no true commitment.  

Today, I'm committing to you. Yes, I'm committing to this Women's Real Talk Blog. 
I want to be healthy. I want to be able to be here and do all things with my kids and one day my grand-kids. 

I guess the better question could be....What if I don't commit today to my health goals? What would happen?

Well...I would be morbidly obese. I'm pretty close already. Today, at the doctor, I weighed 234. My mental health and relationships would suffer. My quality of work would be mediocre at best. My kids and family could be embarrassed of me. I would be embarrassed of myself. My internal health would continue to decrease. I could die much earlier than I should due to health issues. My physical abilities would be limited. 

Wait. Did I say I could die? 

If I do not focus on my health, right now, I could die and not be here for my kids and family. 

Now...that's a slap in the face!

Am I really willing to continue down the path that I'm on? Am I really willing to not be here for my children's weddings? For my grandchildren to be born? Am I willing to risk spending a lifetime with my husband?

The short answer is absolutely not. I want to be here for all those things and I want to enjoy all of them also!

Today. 

Today. I changed my outlook. Today. I decide to live and accept that God gave me a body that deserves to be taken care of. I deserve to take are of myself.

I choose me so I can be here for everyone else. 

I commit to starting slow. Slow and steady wins the race...right? Let's give it a try.

I want to start with 10-15 min's of evening yoga. And a 10-15 min Tabata workout 3-5 times a week. 

As far as nutrition goes, I'm going to start consistently drinking my water everyday! I will make sure I have a water bottle every time I leave the house. 

Will you choose You? 

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