Why don't I have the words...starting a new journey

So here I am, starting over yet again. We are in another new place, we have a new baby, and I have started a new fitness journey.  All of these amazing things are happening and yet I am struggling putting it all into words. Like, it has taken me days to actually finish this post I started. So, instead of writing I spent some time trying to figure out why. Why couldn't I find the words when normally I have so many? Why is it taking so long? Is it fear or something else? And I realized, it is fear, but it is also something else. I am fearful the words won't be right or it will come across cheesy or no one will want to read it. But I think the biggest barrier has been that I won't be able to live up to what I have to say as I commit to this new lifestyle and these goals I am putting not just on paper hidden in my own nightstand drawer, but on the internet for the world to see.  So here it is, front and center. I am once again committing to my fitness and my health. As part of that journey, I have decided to become a Beachbody coach.

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Okay, big deal Amber. Way to be over dramatic. And while yes, that may be true, it actually is a big deal to me. Fitness has always been a part of my life. I use it for much more than weight loss. It keeps me sane, it brings me peace, it builds my confidence, its gives me satisfaction, it connects me to others, and it always me to also retreat within and take a break from the world. I know I won't always be perfect. There are too many delicious things in this world to never eat another sweet and too many reasons to celebrate. And in my life, celebrations comes with food. But am I working to incorporate a more active lifestyle and better nutrition overall, yes very much so. Am I trying to find ways to reward myself besides food, yes every day. Am I learning to recognize my own triggers that cause me to eat and plan better so that I can make a healthy choice, for sure.

But the big deal part is really this new opportunity that I have decided to seize by becoming a Beachbody coach. As many of you know, I just had a baby. Okay, well maybe not just...its been almost 6 months. I put on A LOT of weight during this pregnancy and to be completely honest a lot of weight in the year before we got pregnant trying to get pregnant and dealing with the ups and downs of that. All said and done 68lbs. Yes, you read that correctly. I don't think my husband has even heard the total number. My body changed so dramatically from carrying a baby that to be honest most times I don't recognize in the mirror. I felt unhealthy. Not just fat, but tired and drained from being a new mom and carrying all that extra weight. I didn't like how I looked and didn't like how I felt. My dear friend Misha invited me to try out the 21 Day Fix. Misha became my coach and guided me through a challenge group. She had this faith in me that I didn't have in myself. She just knew I was going to be successful when I really thought I wouldn't. She was right, I was successful.



Misha posted this to share my success on her transformation Tuesday!
 

I had already lost some weight after giving birth. But during the 21 days of this challenge I lost 7.2lbs and 20 inches!! I'm sure you can tell that many of those inches were in my stomach. But, I lost inches everywhere, in my thighs, my arms, my waist, my stomach, my chest. Beyond the numbers, it gave me the confidence to go for my first post baby run. MY FIRST POST BABY RUN!!! I love running but had been afraid I would never make it more than down the driveway. But, I made it a mile and half loop.

So the success fueled my fire to continue on but also to share how well this program works with others. And not just the 21 Day Fix, but all Beachbody programs. Want to know the secret, they work because they encourage you to build a community of like-minded people around you to help you be successful. That is what the challenge groups are for! They provide you with accountability and support. They help you build your community. They form friendships and support that go beyond the 21 days (or 30 days or however long your challenge is for).

So I have gone on long enough, much longer than I originally intended. What do you think? Are you up for the challenge? I would love to be the one to help you get started on your own fitness journey, whether you are starting from the beginning, continuing on a great path, or picking back up after some time off. I'd love to be part of your community. I'd love to be your Beachbody coach. If you are interested or even just curious, lets talk!