Week 5: Dance Party!

     We have made it to Week 5!  This week is a huge week for me, and I wanted to find a fun way to get everyone involved.  On May 6, 2013, I stepped back into the gym…AGAIN!  I hoped so much that this time would be different, and it has been different.  I formed a relationship that has stuck, through it all, for a year.  I formed a relationship with myself. 

            As I sit here, exactly 1 year later, typing this, I have such a feeling of mixed emotions.  I have come so far in the past 365 days, but I know I have so much work to do.  I also know there is more that I could’ve done, but I try to remember this isn’t the end…it is just the beginning.  Along the way, there have been so many hurdles that I’ve had to jump over and so many times I just wanted to give up.  I have had to fight like hell to continue going and forgive myself when I slipped up.  That process will continue as I head into year #2 of this journey.  

     However, through it all, I have found a person that is stronger, funnier, and more resilient than I ever knew

possible.  So to anyone who is fighting to lose weight and is reading this right now, please know this…DON’T GIVE UP!  Fall down…Pick yourself up…Keep going!  You are worth more than you ever realized.  Even with all the emotions my #1 year anniversary brings up, there is one that shines above them all:  pride.  I am so proud of myself and so honored that y’all have been a part of this with me.  So with that being said…let’s celebrate!!!!

Physical	Mental	Emotional
Get to dancing!  Dancing is not only a great way to get exercise, it is also fun!  I am not a dancer (and never will be), but nothing makes me happier than busting a move.  So take some time to get out there and dance.  It doesn’t matter if it’s on a dance floor or in your bathroom.  Just do it!	Go on a date.  Whether you take some time to go do something fun by yourself or with someone else, go out this week.  I’m going to leave this one vague, and let you decide what it means to you.	Be proud!  It’s so easy to be negative and think about all the things we have done wrong…let’s change that mindset.  Create a list of 5 things you have done that you feel really proud of.

#pushit Challenge

            This week has been crazily busy with a 4 day weekend and loads of work.  So I’m going to give us all a #pushit challenge.  Run/walk/crawl a 5K!  I ran my first 5K last week, and it was the greatest moment I’ve had in awhile.  I want you to experience that joy, as well.