Finding the New Me!!

Helllooo lovelies!!! I hope you are all doing fabulous!!! I've been doing some reflecting and it's crazy to me that two years ago I was a SERIOUS mess! I cried EVERY SINGLE DAY, I wasn't grateful for anything! I didn't want to be here and I couldn't be happy for what was right in front of me. My energy & fitness level were at an all time LOW! I don't think anyone can know what it feels like to be really down and out unless they have experienced it first hand. At that point in my life I didn't even fake it for peeps. I didn't pick up my camera (helllooo, that's a HUGE red flag) I seriously have like NO pics from our first 6 months here because I didn't want to remember it) I didn't even have WINE!  GASP! I know, I know, but I thought forget it, I am so freaking depressed, if I start drinking I will NEVER stop! ;) It was probably a good decision!

Fast forward to today and I have developed relationships I never imagined having! My sister and I are closer than ever (I may or may not talk to her 50 million 10 times a day),  my cousin and I had only known each other when I was in my horrible teen years and she was just a little girl and now I'm doing Beach Body with her and talk to her ALL. THE. TIME, I get to see my parents whenever I want and better than that, my kids get to have a REAL relationship with their grandparents, I have made some amazing unexpected friendships, I have a job I LOVE with the best ladies ever AND my photography is getting busier and busier!!! Do I still hate being here? NO! We have started making so many new memories here that make my heart smile. Do I still miss AZ? Yes, but for now I am enjoying and soaking up the life I am living RIGHT now. There are no words for what this lifestyle change has done for me and for our family. I now see the world in a much more positive way.  I can't say enough how the best decision I ever made was to step out of my comfort zone and join my sister's challenge group last year! The health benefits alone have been AH-MAZING! It's helping keep my blood pressure in check and my cholesterol is PHENOMENAL! High Five to NO more medication!  My energy level has sky rocketed! It's crazy to me that I work full time, I'm busy with photography, I'm a beachbody coach, a mom & a wife, yet I have sooooo much more ENERGY! Challenge groups are sooo much more than just a workout DVD that you buy, leave in a box and cross your finger for changes to just happen. They are accountability when you really need it, support from people just like you, self esteem builders, kitchen assistants (because who doesn't need one of those), and a road to a happier, healthier YOU!!! I wake up every day excited for a new day and excited to do my workout! WHAT?! Ohhh and one of my other giving in moments was Shakeology! I can't say enough about how good it is making me feel, curbing my snack cravings and fueling me for the whole day!! No wonder it's called a superfood shake! This is definitely better than any medication a doctor can give you. Dig deep because anyone can make these changes, you just have to believe in you, believe in the process and know that there will be bumps in the road, but you are doing this to change your life so you can live a longer, happier one!! Remember your WHY! XO

P.S. There will be an abundance of lovelieness hitting this blog very soon! Think Baby Bump & A Pretty Pretty Princess!! ;)