My Journey to Me

HELLO! :)

This gif makes me laugh, but it needs to be our truth. Aren't you tired of that feeling that you don't measure up? I learned I was "somebody" not when I conquered all of my goals, but through the pursuit of them. Have you ever heard of someone that has almost everything and still isn't satisfied? Well that was me and likely to be you too if you're not careful. We always think "I'll be happy when..." Can I tell you, you'll get that very thing and somehow find yourself complaining about it down the road! *gasp no way*

You may not believe me, but live a little longer and you'll see. "I'll be happy when.." places us in a trap of missing all of the wonderful things that already surround us. Go ahead and tell me you don't have much to be grateful for...you're reading this post, therefore you're literate, can somewhat see, and are utilizing some form of technology. Sound minimal? Go a few hours without those things and let me know how much you miss it :)

I've been told I was "somebody" in the best of times and the worst of times. It was no doubt nice to hear, but no matter how many people say something, what matters most is our acceptance of it as a truth. There will be times the hype team won't be around. What will reveal itself is YOUR TRUTH. In your hot mess, you still have to believe YOU ARE SOMEBODY.

At size 18 and 220 lbs, I didn't think I measured up. When I finally became a size 8 and 145 lbs, I was grateful, but still didn't think I measured up. Here I am somewhere in the middle treating and carrying myself like somebody, not because I'm perfect or have it all together, simply because I'm learning I'm still worth it. You start carrying yourself like a prize, you get treated and even sometimes envied as one LOL! Some people like you better when you're simply their biggest cheerleader, but you can be your own cheerleader too!

There's enough good stuff out here for everybody! :)

The beauty is in the journey: It has been over 3 years since I started this current weight loss journey and I am not where I anticipated I would be, yet somehow I find myself somewhere better. I could've spent the past 3 years beating myself up every single meal, every single day, asking why don't I measure up? That's a long time to feel sorry for yourself. Instead, I've decided to make the most of where I am at on the way to where I am going. Even though I FELT unqualified, I became a Zumba instructor and personal trainer. Not when I displayed the physique I've always drooled over, but somewhere in the middle I discovered a "me" I didn't even think was possible.

I like to be positive. I like to be funny. I like to keep it real! You'll learn more about me as I continue blogging. My goal is to help you discover you too! I hope you enjoy some stories from my journey and find inspiration for your own life in them. I have found the power in excelling at being me. I want you to feel your new superpower too!