With any weight-loss goal, as many of you know, the biggest hurdle is KEEPING IT OFF!

I was doing great and only a few pounds away from my weight loss goal a few months ago.  Then, the holidays came and I was put on Prednisone because of an ulcerative colitis flare-up.  ** NO FUN!  **  This drug is a steroid which causes weight gain no matter how healthy you eat.  It’s water weight and I really dislike what it does to my body.  Well, pending on how long you are on it, it takes just that long for your body to return to normal weight.  I am just now getting back to ‘normal’ weight, but have gained a few pounds.  So, I am working hard to get it back off and hit that GOAL!  I’m on a mission and it’s gonna happen.  There is NO OTHER OPTION!  🙂 I’m only a couple pounds away from that point a few months ago.  Whew!!

I am saying this because it’s not only my battle now, but I also owe it to you to succeed. I’m an ordinary girl with an extraordinary fitness goal that I was so close to accomplishing, then it was taken out of my hands. But, I am healed now and ready to finally hit that goal!  The more followers/friends I have, the more empowered I feel.  The more I can teach you about health and fitness, the stronger the desire in me becomes to finally be able to post….ACCOMPLISHED!!!!  And to NEVER look back again!

I know how good it feels to be self confident in any article of clothing I put on my body.  I know the increased energy, the better sleep, and the toned muscles are worthwhile.  I LOVE the ‘strong’ look to the female body.  Anyone can be ‘skinny’ but it takes work to see muscle definition!!!  Serious work!  I LOVE pushing my body to the point where I think I cannot go one more .10 mile and then I run another 1/2 mile….that pride is fun!

While running the marathon, a little girl held a sign that said, “Pain is temporary, Pride is forever.”  🙂  That pushed me through.  (Surely, there will be a future blog with that as the title)!

We are all human.  We overeat, crave sweets, get lazy, fall into bad habits,think we need soda, etc.  But those of us who are strong can pick ourselves up and continue onward on this journey!  Join me, as I regain the sense of accomplishment and push forward towards my goal   There are some stubborn pounds ahead of me and having you along for the ride, in support of my progress, IS making me work a hell of a lot harder.  Let’s keep this ball rolling, and together, experience the good, bad, and the ugly… until the very last pound has been shed.  TOGETHER….WE ARE BETTER!

Please follow me on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/YourFitnessInfo and let’s help push one another across the finish line.  ❤