Well here we are...a new month...a new year...and the same old new me. 2013 has been an incredible year of growth and success mentally, physically, and emotionally. 2014 proves to include more of the same as I continue to work on my goals of achieving my desired physique (which may not even be achieved in '14 but its all about taking the steps to get to where i want to be regardless of how many steps it may take or the length of time) and work on my positive thinking and emotional well being. I don't make resolutions because I don't believe that they work. I find they carry a stigma of failure (as well meaning as they are) but i will set goals for myself and work for them. I don't "wish" I don't "hope". I "will" "can" and "do".
I started off 2013 by joining a 100k transformation challenge that I will be joining again in a few days time on
www.bodybuilding.com. I can't wait to see the changes from January of last year and January of this year, and seeing what changes I will bring about in the next few months. If you are looking for a way to get the motivation going for your own changes I suggest you look at this challenge and jump in!! I was able to maintain my weight over the holidays and enjoy some indulgences as far as my nutrition goes, and allowed myself things I wouldn't normally eat. Learning to enjoy stepping out of my comfort zone without turning it into a failure or falling off the wagon has been a very important part of my journey, and while I will buckle down and refocus my nutrition I know it is possible to indulge once in a while and it be ok. (I am currently suffering a chinese food hangover as I write this so keeping this very moment in mind will assist in my focus)
2014 will also be the year my son graduates highschool and will go on to University. This is terrifying. He is becoming his own person and pretty soon he will be an adult. He has done me proud up to this point, and I am happy he is staying in town for school this year (and would have accepted had he chosen to go elsewhere) I look forward to the things he will achieve and it will be a very proud and emotional moment watching him accept his diploma in June. I'm sure he will drive me nuts a little in there too, but hey, I'm sure I will do the same to him once or twice.
I have seen great changes this past year in my daughter as well. She is well on her way to being a full fledged "tween" but with a confidence and strength I have never seen in her before that I hope she will carry with her through her teen years. She is enjoying being a Girl Guide and is thriving in school. Now if I could only get her to keep her room clean...
I was happy to reconnect with a few good friends this past year, and make some new ones. I also found closure in saying goodbye to a few others. I feel like I am in a good place and have built a great foundation to continue this journey and see what else I will do. 2014 may be a new year, and the start of a new chapter but for me I feel like it is just a continuation in the story of my life...and this story is just starting to get good...
