Where do I even start? First, I guess I found myself. My true passions in life. Being a mom and helping others. The woman I am today and the woman I was just one short year ago are two different people. I am so happy, positive and living the life I want to live on my own terms. What more could I want right now?
February, 2012 ....
This is where I started!! A complete lifestyle was such a huge step for me! Eating habits, exercise habits, day to day activity habits and just an overall view on life change!
Some of the things that I accomplished this past year ... I ran two 5Ks, one 10K AND my very first half marathon! I couldn't be more excited about that! I joined a gym and am CONSISTENT about going. I've seen my body completely change, right in front of my very own eyes. It's completely amazing what can come of hard work and eating correctly -- for the most part!
We took our very first trip together! It was about darn time! After 10 years, I think we deserved it! Although, Vegas wasn't my favorite place we still got to spend quality time - just us! Next time, family trip! Hopefully to a warm place with a beach!
I've made some amazing friends over the past year, rekindled friendships and grown even closer to some of my existing friends. Friends and family are so very important! Without their support and encouraging words, you have nothing.
I have a completely different outlook on my life. Much more positive about how things are going. I wake up every day, ready to tackle new obstacles. Attack life. I hope to pass this on to my children, husband, friends and family. It makes things sooo much easier when you have a good attitude about life!
For the first time in a LONG time, I was able to spend the entire holiday season with my children and family. I didn't have to worry about a 'schedule'. Such a blessing! That meant more to me than anything! Time with them when they are little is so very precious and I wouldn't trade that time with them for anything! Your children are only little once and it passes by sooo quickly. I mean, my goodness Maddox is almost SEVEN! Where on earth has that time gone?
I've also decided to become a personal trainer as well as a spin/cycle instructor! I really, really want to help people achieve their fitness goals. Other mommies, women and men! If I can pass on some of my knowledge and help them achieve their goals, I would consider that a huge victory! Pay it forward ...
A HUGE accomplishment for last year .... I LOST 50 pounds!! Holy moly! It was hard work but I did it!
February, 2013
Now this year, I have a whole other set of goals! Best the very best 'me' I can be! Help others, inspire others, whatever I can do to pay it forward! I hope through my blog, Facebook, whatever I can reach out to someone and help them get going on their goals!
What inspires you? What pushes you?
Here's to a FABULOUS year!!
-Ashlee
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