"Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress."
- Bruce Barton
We all have understood since we were little, that not everything can always stay the same. That change is a fact of life and sometimes you have to roll with the good and the bad. While sometimes it seems as though more bad happens than good, my luck is changing.
- Bruce Barton
We all have understood since we were little, that not everything can always stay the same. That change is a fact of life and sometimes you have to roll with the good and the bad. While sometimes it seems as though more bad happens than good, my luck is changing.
It has been just over five months since I started with Simply for Life. Since that day I have officially (including the numbers from today) have lost 47.25 pounds. I'm just shy of fifty pounds by 2.75 pounds. Months ago this was a hope. I wasn't sure if it would work, if I could count on myself or what to expect. I guess over the last few years I should have had more faith in myself as well as my willpower. What matters though is that its happening now.
SFL is the first change that I did and do deserve. Next came Curves. I am thankful to Curves for all the help and support and I'm sure losing what I have to this point would have been a lot harder without it behind me. It was great to get the summer price and be able to go for three months and in those three months I have lost approx. 21" off my body. This is now where the second change comes in.
While I do not regret a single second that I have spent at Curves, it is time for me to move on. There is a gym in Quispamsis that is closer, more convenient and the price is right. Please do not take this as I have anything against Curves. I love Curves, what they are about and the atmosphere and I highly recommend it to anyone out there looking for a new challenge and change. Curves is what you make of it, Go for Green. This is all a choice of price, location and convenience. So as of next week sometime, I will be joining SMS Fitness and will have Tony has an instructor and fitness coach. I'm excited and nervous. Wish me luck.
The third change (everything comes in threes right?). Working for the Military was a changing moment in my life. I realized that I was in the right field and right direction. Seeing the end of my contract though brought heartache, but also the chance for something else. Around Christmas time last year I started my own company (bo.di studio) which I love and I am thankful it happened but I may have a new opportunity also coming my way soon which will allow me to not only work to build on my business but also give me a little more security than I have at the moment. For this I am not only excited but VERY enthusiastic. Stay tuned, its bound to be great.
I know that everyone has days, months or even a year that seems like nothing is going your way. I have dealt with this face on while dealing with losing a job I loved, with EI, starting a company and trying to build a life as an adult. The last couple of years there have been some crappy things but also a lot of things I am thankful for. While on EI and looking for a job, I was fortunate enough to spend extra time with my grandparents before losing my Grandmother. Last June I was able to help out my oldest sister and my wonderful nephew who makes my heart sing in a whole new way. December brought about the starting of my company because a board of professionals saw the worth in me and the things I do.
Things can be crappy, I know this. But underneath all of the rubble there will be and is something good. Keep your chin up, keep breathing and things will start to loosen their hold on you. You are worth every tear and every moment you need to spend pushing just that little bit harder to get what you need, want and deserve. You're in the University of Life baby, get your Masters.
You're worth it,
Gillian
