A Journey to Fit & Fast

Today has me reflecting on lots of different things, most memorably my great transition to health and wellness. 1 1/2 years ago I decided I had had enough of being overweight and unhealthy (and fighting the lifelong battle with myself to get "skinny"). I started eating right, with the help of Weight Watchers and started running (albeit 30 second increments at a time). It dawned on me this morning that this means I have maintained a 60'ish pound weight loss for 1 1/2 years, and it dawned on me that it's ok for me to be damn proud of that. Those pounds will never come back, much in part to my running and focusing on more healthy choices than unhealthy ones (thanks Steph for that analogy). Thus, this morning, I think I completed the mental transition from 'who I used to be' to who I am now and who I am meant to be. I am meant to be healthy and fit (not skinny), and someone who focuses on healthy, wholesome food for my body (and conveniently for my family). This...

I decided to mix up my workout today (from the standard running) because a) it was raining and b) I wanted to avoid the gym this morning. And truth be told I was getting a little bored of my days off running always being elliptical days. So.....I broke out my old "Biggest Loser Cardio Max" DVD this morning. Now, I'm a pretty fit person (or so I delude myself enough to think) but I honestly forgot what a total body cardio workout entailed. And how supremely difficult and refreshing they can be. Truth be told, I got my booty handed to me (and LOVED every minute of it).  I think the lesson I learned today is that there is always a new way to challenge oneself (even if it is revisiting old treasures), and the thing that keeps an active lifestyle fun is variety! I had a great morning with Bob and Jillian (The Biggest Loser Trainers), and will certainly keep this up until the mood strikes to try something else new (or again)!  Have a great, fit and fabulous Tuesday! ...