Change
It's been an interesting last few months, to include combining households with the love of my life. It has meant finding new 'normals' for all of us, and managing the somewhat crazy schedules that go right along with 6 people under one roof. It has meant interesting new hurdles for my fitness as well.
In the wake of changing jobs (and being at work earlier than before), it is harder for me to commit fully to my workouts. This means I have to make it a priority later in the day, when we all know it's easier to find things to fill the day with.
After looking at some pictures recently, I knew that letting the comfort of happiness and the craziness of a new normal get in the way of putting me first was no longer acceptable. I lost 65 pounds 3 1/2 years ago, and by gosh-it's not going to be allowed to come back. I am grateful it is only a few pounds that helped me wake up, rather than being 25 pounds into it and going 'how did that happen?'. I am grateful for a partner who is equally committed to himself and his health who will help support me when I need it. I have built a fantastic community of people that also help to support me. I am grateful that I still have 50+ pounds gone forever. And I'm grateful for opportunities to recommit, or pick up where I left off.
I always have said that being healthy and making a permanent lifestyle change was 'a marathon, not a sprint.' And it is absolutely true. You do not just give up on a marathon halfway through because you have to walk once (or in my case a few times). You recommit and start running again.
Now, I want to clarify that a number on the scale does not define me. For the longest time, I hadn't weighed myself at all in fact. It's a measure of progress, it is not where I put my worth by any sense. I have always gone by the feel of my clothes and overall appearance. And that is not going to change. I want to be healthier for me, I want to recommit for me.
Do not ever be afraid to start again, beginnings are beautiful (that does not mean they are not scary). It does not necessarily mean failure, either. I did not 'fail' at my healthy lifestyle. I simply put it lower on the priority list than it should have been. Do not be afraid to put YOU first, because in the end you cannot help anyone else without first being healthy yourself.
Have a great Saturday and congrats to all of my Dam to Dam friends (I will be right there with you next year).
love,
Kara
In the wake of changing jobs (and being at work earlier than before), it is harder for me to commit fully to my workouts. This means I have to make it a priority later in the day, when we all know it's easier to find things to fill the day with.
After looking at some pictures recently, I knew that letting the comfort of happiness and the craziness of a new normal get in the way of putting me first was no longer acceptable. I lost 65 pounds 3 1/2 years ago, and by gosh-it's not going to be allowed to come back. I am grateful it is only a few pounds that helped me wake up, rather than being 25 pounds into it and going 'how did that happen?'. I am grateful for a partner who is equally committed to himself and his health who will help support me when I need it. I have built a fantastic community of people that also help to support me. I am grateful that I still have 50+ pounds gone forever. And I'm grateful for opportunities to recommit, or pick up where I left off.
I always have said that being healthy and making a permanent lifestyle change was 'a marathon, not a sprint.' And it is absolutely true. You do not just give up on a marathon halfway through because you have to walk once (or in my case a few times). You recommit and start running again.
Now, I want to clarify that a number on the scale does not define me. For the longest time, I hadn't weighed myself at all in fact. It's a measure of progress, it is not where I put my worth by any sense. I have always gone by the feel of my clothes and overall appearance. And that is not going to change. I want to be healthier for me, I want to recommit for me.
Do not ever be afraid to start again, beginnings are beautiful (that does not mean they are not scary). It does not necessarily mean failure, either. I did not 'fail' at my healthy lifestyle. I simply put it lower on the priority list than it should have been. Do not be afraid to put YOU first, because in the end you cannot help anyone else without first being healthy yourself.
Have a great Saturday and congrats to all of my Dam to Dam friends (I will be right there with you next year).
love,
Kara
Can't wait to run with you again next year��
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