Why I am here

Why I am here? Well- have been reflecting a lot lately about "my happiness". Yes my child, job, family, husband, home, friends, etc make me happy but I was searching for more. What can I do for myself to make a mark for ME? Sure- I could get my nails done, get a pedicure, get a massage, buy new clothes, but I found I was just going round and round on one issue I was avoiding- my weight and energy level. So- February 2012- I messaged a good friend (Katie Kovacic) as an interest in one of her Facebook posts on joining a "challenge" group. Ok- sure- I could try it for a week and see if I liked it. She signed me up for her TurboFire Group- a few women all looking for the same thing I was- HAPPINESS! I ordered the challenge pack- workout DVDs and some Shakeology. So- gave it a try- lost 3 pounds in my first week! REALLY?!?!? I guess I could do it! I kept going- it was hard getting up at 5am before work to push my butt- but I did it. I lost 30 pounds over a course of the 12 week challenge. But once I was done- I treated it like an assignment- put it away and went back to good old fast food, late night eating, pop, and sugar! So- after another year of just wondering- what can I do for myself? I choose a new life! We bought a new house, there is a new serenity in my life with this move. We are in the country, over 2 acres is ours, dream house, lots of room, kitchen I have dreamed of so I can cook healthy, and like I said- such a serenity of being in peace with our lives. I then contacted Melanie Mitro- Dream Team Beachbody successor! I started a challenge group again on July 8th but this time- I was in it for over 100%. I deserve a 30minute-1hour a day workout to get my aggression, stress, and frustrations out with Kicks, Punches, Squats, SumoBurpees, and SWEAT! I then decided, well, I need to stop fueling my body with JUNK. I started following meal plans and recipes that Melanie offered on her site and made an improvement for not only my eating but my families. Started week 6 today and am down 11 pounds, getting compliments from those around me, and feeling GREAT about myself. Ya- massages and pedicures are nice---but the compliments and confidence are even better!