Today I am finishing the first month back on my journey to living a healthy lifestyle. I can't believe how much I have learned in one month. I learned a lot about nutrition and exercise, but most of all I learned a lot about myself. I learned what works best for me and what does not work well for me. I think one of the most important things that I have learned this month is that I deserve to be healthy and happy and when I exude this, others notice and it brings positive things into my life. I have stood up for myself at work more than I ever have in the nine years that I have been at my job. I have set boundaries with friends that I have never been able to do in the past. I have been able to say "no" to people which has always been a struggle for me. I have met a wonderful guy who treats me right and likes me just for who I am and I don't feel as though I have to change myself for him to like me.
My confidence is growing with every good choice I make and every workout I finish. I find myself smiling more and my friends are noticing. I was at Target last night with my best friend and she said to me, "I am so glad that you are getting yourself back together. I have seen how much happier you are and it makes me happy to see you so happy." That definitely brought a smile to my face. I continue to struggle with wanting to get out bed some mornings and joining in on the junk food eating with my friends, but I know how I feel if I don't exercise and I eat junk and I am able to have the confidence in making the best choice for me and not worrying so much about what other people think.
I am ready to face April head on!
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