Fitness Obstacles.

Wow, I never thought I would be writing about encountering the obstacles that I have had to encounter this year. Everything that has happened has certainly given me reason to put things into perspective.

A year ago around this time I was moving into my first home. I experienced my first summer in the fenced in back yard of said home and from there it was all a rollercoaster ride. :)

This winter was a struggle for me to make time for fitness. I found myself blowing off work outs. It was drab and cold outside and I feel like I might have a touch of that seasonal affective thing going for me. The dog Bailey and I started a Winter walking routine and we also joined a kickboxing class on Thursdays and Sundays over here on the West Side of Madison. In March I sprained my ankle. It was so bad it is still stiff. In April my job at Alliant was eliminated. With the two events happening so close together there were a couple of weeks there where I was doing mindless things living on autopilot.

Now though, I am back as myself to continue the weight loss / fitness journey that I started years ago and to finish it this time! I am also implementing the educational piece. I am always hitting a wall when it comes to education because I do not have a 4 year degree. Since losing my job I have felt a tremendous sense of hope and opportunity. I can now make time for the things in Life that count.

I now have a real goal with a real finish line and slowly and steadily I am going to make the commitment to honor myself!