Be your own Rocky

So lately I've been really focusing on my health and fitness. I have a friend (Kristi, who is probably reading this right now) who has been keeping me accountable. She's been really helping me keep an eye on my macros and my fitness. Before 2016, I had no idea what a macro was and I couldn't even do 5 sit ups.

I did 10 sit ups tonight. TEN. Can I tell you how amazing that made me feel? I felt like Rocky after winning the world championship. I laid on the floor afterwards in shock and pure happiness. I laid there, punching the air saying 'yes! yes! yes!'. I had my own little celebratory moment. It was my moment and I don't think I will ever forget it.

I've never been able to do a sit up. Like ever. My back couldn't handle it. My stomach was too big and in the way. My boobs are ginormous. You know what those are? Excuses. The truth? I didn't believe in myself. I was lazy and I didn't think I was worth the try. But lately, I've been really focusing on myself.

Now is my time. I make egg white omelets for breakfast (crazy delish!), I make a healthy lunch and I try to eat a sensible dinner. I still love my bad foods, but I really am trying. It took me 33 years to become unhealthy, physically and mentally. I'm not going to become fit and happy with myself overnight. It's going to take small changes, everyday. Tonight, we had homemade stir-fry for dinner. It was oh-my-gosh amazing. It was FULL of veggies like broccoli, red pepper, snap peas, carrots and onions. We added some stir-fry sauce to it, so it wasn't "clean" eating, but that is okay by me. I would have never ate this before. My past self would of seen too many veggies and not enough meat and carbs. It was beautiful, colorful, crunchy and delicious. Definitely going to have to make it again soon.

Note to self, enjoy the small milestones. Be your own Rocky. You are totally loving it and you are worth it.