A year ago I was sitting in the doctor's office. The doctor told me I was overweight (obese on the stupid bmi scales), had disconcerting cholesterol numbers, and was riding very high with my blood sugar levels. I knew we wanted to have a baby very soon and that I needed to get in shape. I was told I needed to eat better, eat less, and work out more for my own health and for the gestational and lifelong health of any future children. So I did that. I started counting calories and I really committed to running and strength training. By May, I had lost more than 35 pounds and reset all my health numbers to healthy ranges. I survived a half marathon. And at the end of that month I was pregnant (unbeknownst to me at that point!).
A year later, staring down the end of this pregnancy, I just can't believe how much time has passed. A lot has happened and I really feel like those three months of trying to prepare my body and mind for this life change were invaluable. I trust myself and my ability to accomplish goals much more. I have much greater faith in my body than ever before.
Even though this baby hasn't arrived yet, I feel like I've really come full circle to a fresh challenge. I now have a new set of goals before me, namely being a loving, healthy role model for my children. I could not be more excited and ready to get to work on that. I'm eternally grateful for all the support of friends, family and especially Ed who really helped keep me on track. I hope I can be as supportive and encouraging for you all in your times of need as you have been for me.
I just wanted to say that a year ago, I sat down and figured out what I really wanted and took serious action to accomplish said desires. I don't believe hard work is the key to everything, there's always a little bit of luck and good timing thrown in to make things succeed. But, for anyone out there that feels like you have something undone that you desire, I encourage you to take action this Valentine's Day. Make it a day to try something new for your health, happiness and growth. I've always liked Valentine's Day for the sappy, lovey reasons you normally think of, but now I think of it in a whole new light.
For me, Valentine's Day will now and always be about loving myself enough to take better care, and respecting my dreams enough to truly work for them instead of ignoring or undermining them. I hope everyone out there has a wonderful Valentine's Day full of self love and respect. :)
From last June. A very happy, healthy, unknowingly pregnant, me. :)
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