As one door closes another door doesn't always open; sometimes you have to get off your ass and open it. It's time I get up and go open a new door and take in everything it has to offer.
02.24.16
This quote speaks so loud to me. Throughout life I have experienced so many ups and downs. Overcame obstacles, heartbreaks, face plants and events no one should have to experience. Yet each time, some longer than others, I have come back. I refused to let them break me, only bend me. I view each bend as what has made me who I am today. I have learned to love harder, to never give up, to turn the negative into positive, to use those times when I am down to make myself stronger during the climb back up.
Everyone has a quote that they live by and speaks loud to them during hard times. This is mine. Do you have one?
2K16 Goals
It's a new year and a new you {me}! I have decided to list 16 goals instead of resolutions. I believe for me a goal works better than a resolution; because if for some reason I am unable to obtain my goal I can add it to next years goals. That doesn't mean I am not going to continue to work towards that specific goal, it will just carry over.
Here is my list, in no particular order:
1. WOD 3 times a week.
2. Weed out my bad eating habits.
3. Post in my {this} blog weekly.
4. Run a 5K.
5. Run a spartan race or tough mudder.
6. Focus on my dream of competing in a fitness competition.
7. Feel comfortable in my body enough to wear a Savage Swim suit.
8. Focus on my health {spine and shoulder}.
9. Explore more of nature's beautiful scenery.
10. Involve my children in more sporting events.
11. Visit at least 2 MLB ball parks.
12. Plan ahead, prepare and cook dinner.
13. Become more patient.
14. Go to bed earlier.
15. Wake up by 9:00 during the week.
16. Go back to school for nutrition.
Goodness, thinking of 16 goals was a little harder than I thought it would be. I realize some of these are life long goals and will always carry over while some of them are not. But lifelong goals have to start some where!
I wish everyone the best of luck with their resolutions or goals. Making changes in ones life is not easy, I know first hand. If you believe in yourself, your halfway there. And don't be afraid or ashamed to ask others for help.
A slap in the face
Everyone has heard the saying "Don't take anything for granted." We live each day assuming we aren't taking anything for granted until it's gone. Then boom, it's like a slap in the face! Why didn't I spend more time with that family member or friend? Why didn't I treat my loved one that I should have? Why didn't I spend more time with my children when they were young? Why didn't I do that when I was able? Some many things we unwilling/unknowing to take advantage of.
I too am guilty of this. My whole life I have been athletic and able to succeed in almost anything I attempted. I would get an ache or pain from one sport or the other and just shrug it off, positive it was just a pull or sprain, no need to worry. I took my health for granted.
Over the past year I had wanted to seriously get into Crossfit. Compete and be the best I could. I attended Regionals and got to watch Rich Froning compete in person! I had one of the best athletes I have ever known/met as my nutrition coach, Holly Mata. I have become really good friends with most amazing Crossfit couple ever, Jen and Sam Dancer. Went to Christmas Abbott's health seminar and was able to hear her life story from her own mouth. Life changing experiences, but none of them gave me the motivation I needed to get off my ass. Why? Because I wasn't the best at my box or anywhere close.
I hated that I was having trouble with what seemed to be easy for everyone else, squats. Why couldn't I do them? I put in some many extra hours working to only end in tears from being so pissed off. What was wrong with me? Out of frustration I found excuses to not wod. Then my slap in the face came.
Over the past few years I have been having problems with my right arm. It would get numb just from holding the blow dryer or putting on make up. I would just shake it off until it felt better and go on with my day. Over the past month it has gotten to where my arm is numb almost all day. It goes from really numb to almost barely numb. The other day I couldn't even hold my fork while eating a salad. So finally I went to the doctor. To put it simple, I have inflammation around my spine and my neck vertebras are deteriorating. I can no longer practice olympic lifting until we can figure how severe it is. There is a huge red mark across my face!
I'm not sure what happens now but I do know I have a huge support system around me. I am still able to condition, which I hate, but the more active I am the less likely it is to get worse. The biggest step I have taken since the news is this, writing about it. I come from a family that doesn't share medical news. Not unless it's serious and we need to spend time with someone to say our good byes. Over the years I have learned to not take people for granted by accident. I learned about my dad and his many heat strokes during the summer months to only call during one of his ER visits. Man, was that another huge slap in the face. I guess we just don't want to worry the ones we love. It's just the way I grew up. But at times like this, it's the loved ones we need to inform and lean on. I have learned it's not a weakness to admit you need their support and prayers.
That being said, every day we wake up is a gift. Kiss your babies and hold them tight. Call your loved ones when you think about them. Hear their voice, don't just send a text. Run that 5k you have always wanted to run. Who cares if your not the fastest or the best. At least you lived that day and fulfilled your wants/dreams. We only have one life to live, make the best of it.
Rich Froning and I at the Crossfit Regionals.
Christmas Abbott and I in Dallas, TX.
I too am guilty of this. My whole life I have been athletic and able to succeed in almost anything I attempted. I would get an ache or pain from one sport or the other and just shrug it off, positive it was just a pull or sprain, no need to worry. I took my health for granted.
Over the past year I had wanted to seriously get into Crossfit. Compete and be the best I could. I attended Regionals and got to watch Rich Froning compete in person! I had one of the best athletes I have ever known/met as my nutrition coach, Holly Mata. I have become really good friends with most amazing Crossfit couple ever, Jen and Sam Dancer. Went to Christmas Abbott's health seminar and was able to hear her life story from her own mouth. Life changing experiences, but none of them gave me the motivation I needed to get off my ass. Why? Because I wasn't the best at my box or anywhere close.
I hated that I was having trouble with what seemed to be easy for everyone else, squats. Why couldn't I do them? I put in some many extra hours working to only end in tears from being so pissed off. What was wrong with me? Out of frustration I found excuses to not wod. Then my slap in the face came.
Over the past few years I have been having problems with my right arm. It would get numb just from holding the blow dryer or putting on make up. I would just shake it off until it felt better and go on with my day. Over the past month it has gotten to where my arm is numb almost all day. It goes from really numb to almost barely numb. The other day I couldn't even hold my fork while eating a salad. So finally I went to the doctor. To put it simple, I have inflammation around my spine and my neck vertebras are deteriorating. I can no longer practice olympic lifting until we can figure how severe it is. There is a huge red mark across my face!
I'm not sure what happens now but I do know I have a huge support system around me. I am still able to condition, which I hate, but the more active I am the less likely it is to get worse. The biggest step I have taken since the news is this, writing about it. I come from a family that doesn't share medical news. Not unless it's serious and we need to spend time with someone to say our good byes. Over the years I have learned to not take people for granted by accident. I learned about my dad and his many heat strokes during the summer months to only call during one of his ER visits. Man, was that another huge slap in the face. I guess we just don't want to worry the ones we love. It's just the way I grew up. But at times like this, it's the loved ones we need to inform and lean on. I have learned it's not a weakness to admit you need their support and prayers.
That being said, every day we wake up is a gift. Kiss your babies and hold them tight. Call your loved ones when you think about them. Hear their voice, don't just send a text. Run that 5k you have always wanted to run. Who cares if your not the fastest or the best. At least you lived that day and fulfilled your wants/dreams. We only have one life to live, make the best of it.
Holly Mata and I at the MAC competition.
Rich Froning and I at the Crossfit Regionals.
Christmas Abbott and I in Dallas, TX.
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