A New Beginning

"Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Go forward and make your dreams come true"- by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Well today is day 2 of my journey to transform my body into the most physically fit it can be. I have to say though i am excited at the possibilities that are in store. Already i have lost 5 lbs which is pretty darn good so far. I've started to eat "clean" and the results are great. I am determined that no matter what a new healthier lifestyle is what its gonna take. i have dieted for years only to regain the weight i worked so hard to lose. and now i see that through diet and exercise together i will be able to keep it off this time for good. My goal is to get down to 130 and hopefully compete in a figure competition. That is a major challenge for me as i have always hated being on stage infront of people. I used to do beauty pageants but never really felt comfortable in my own skin, and that was with a dress on. needless to say getting on stage in a swimsuit is a huge obstacle to overcome but through all this im sure my self confidence will improve as i see changes in my body. I have always envied those girls that could work out and compete like that and wondered many times where they find the time or energy to do it. But seeing as how most have fulltime jobs and kids im encouraged to just give it my best and see what happens. i know that there are people out there that are willing to help "thanks Pete" and i am so thankful for the generosity of others. To let this opportunity slip through my fingers would be the worst mistake i could make. So for all you other gals out there that think you have no time or energy to make the change just remember its all about taking charge of your own life and quit making excuses as to why u cant. I used to sit down after work and order in pizza if i didnt feel like cooking or grab some chips or icecream to snack on and think well its ok today. but after years of this i have gained only one thing and that is a very unfit and out of shape body. I got comfortable and quit taking care of me. So before i have kids i am gonna make the changes in my life that will surely influence thier's in the future. My addiction to chocolate and sweets is not going to prevent me from changing my lifestyle and i know how to make better choices. So wish me luck everyone cause there is no turning back!!