The Next Chapter

199 lbs.  That is what I now weigh.  199 lbs.  After months and months of hard work, sweat, sacrifice and determination I have finally reached my initial goal weight.  This is the first time in over 15 years that I have been under 200 lbs.  And it feels amazing.

But the best thing is, is that I'm not done yet.  I have lots to do and lots to accomplish before I officially say "I've hit my goal".

When I set the original goal to lose 65 lbs and to get to 199, I really had no idea what was yet to come.  I could have never imagined what my life is like today.  One that is filled with confidence and self esteem.  I am much happier and I have become so much stronger, both inside and out, than I have ever been or have ever thought I could be.  I have met some amazing new people, and have made great friends throughout this journey.  People and friends that I will never forget.

One of those people I will never forget was my weight loss coach, whom I met at Curves 18 months ago.  She took the time every week to sit down with me and to just talk.  She helped me create goals, keep track of my nutrition and went over my fitness results.  We talked about the good, the bad and the ugly.  With all of the great things that have happened, I have also had setbacks, failures, struggles and tears.   There were several times when I was so frustrated;  frustrated with the process and the "why me" that I thought about quitting.  But I didn't quit.  I didn't quit because I had someone to help me realize that I am human.  I had someone tell me that this was a journey and it will take time, and that everything I was feeling, that I was going through, that I had to overcome made me a better person.  I became someone that would never forget what it was like, and someone that would never forget how strong they needed to become.

And I owe it to her.

It's been over a year since our last coaching session, but all of the things I have learned, all of the processes and habits that I had developed have stayed with me all this time.

I believe in "callings".  Things that people just somehow know that they are meant to do at a certain time.  And with that, I have decided that now is the time that I need to "pay it forward" by becoming a weight loss coach myself.  To take what she taught me and the tools I was shown and help others achieve their wight loss goals.  I will focus on goal setting, weekly planning, nutrition & fitness as well as reflection and rewards with my clients.  And I couldn't be happier to be able to offer this program.

I have been busy setting up partnerships, taking courses and getting everything lined up, and I hope to be taking on clients very soon!  Watch for updates.......