Remember Where You Came From

Over the past few days, I've been reminded during different and unrelated situations of how my journey in fitness began. Well, both journeys actually -- my personal journey to better health, as well as my journey of turning fitness into a career.  I think the universe is giving me the opportunity to think of my past and look at my progress.

Me + Cake = Lots of Me

In college, I put on the Freshman 15 (and then some) and knew I needed to make a change. But I had no clue what to do.

I became a cardio queen and lost SOME weight, but my progress stalled and I didn't feel I was getting anything out of all the time I was putting into working out.

After P90X...my journey begins!

So I saw the original P90X infomercial, ordered the program, and got hooked.  Not only did I look and feel better, but I became fascinated with the human body and our abilities as humans to create change and better ourselves.  I studied textbooks, obtained my certification, and began life as a fitness trainer.

My journey has not been perfect.  I've had ups and downs just like everyone else.  I've put weight back on, taken it off, put it on, etc.  But I've never given up, and always tried to increase my level of challenge each year (evolving from 5Ks to marathons to triathlons to, now, Ironman).

I guess the key is sticking with it and working through the hard times.  And remembering where you came from!  Sometimes we forget, but every step we make is integral to shaping who we are as people.  I am thankful for all of my friends, training buddies, and family for helping me on my journey.  I am thankful for each day that I have to make myself better in all aspects -- physically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.  I guess that's the definition of progression!