Looking back 9 years ago, it was 2017 and I was finally making a real commitment to myself to get healthy, that started with a 6 week challenge kickboxing class. I was unhealthy from the inside out, it took me so much courage to walk into that kickboxing class, I am so grateful I did.

If that version of me could see into the future of where we are today, I know it would make her smile! It’s all because she decided enough is enough, that we are worth our time and effort pouring into ourselves, choosing to be uncomfortable, and take that class anyways.

I never missed a day of that challenge, even when I wanted to quit which was often. I ended up staying with the kickboxing for over a year and a half, it was so therapeutic to punch and kick those heavy bags. I was able to release so much anger and frustration that I was dealing with at that time.

I wanted to tell myself, that version of me who started this amazing journey. Thank you, for gathering up the courage, facing our fears head on, and going for it! I want to tell her, you are amazing, to reach for more because she knew deep down we deserved more. Finally getting to that point and pushing through, not giving up.

I am still on that journey to reclaiming my health from the inside out, I have come so far on this getting healthy journey. I still have a little ways to go, but I know I am going to get there! I know I will continue this healthy journey for my lifetime, working on adding life to my years.

Below the photo I posted the social media post I sent out right before I started my kickboxing class, if you’re interested in reading.

Okay everyone I’m here to be really honest with myself and I need accountability. I’m starting a 6 week body challenge with our local boxing and MMA gym.

Here’s the thing I’m a quitter I talk myself out of anything that will take my safe fat suit, and body armor. Like everyone out there we all have a cruch and mine is my fat, it’s always been there for as long as I can remember.

This cardio, slash self defense class that’s going to jump start my health actually starts tonight. So this time I’m not going to quietly try and not tell anyone so I only disappoint myself. I need some great ladies to keep me accountable and encourage me to finish.

I can guarantee that tonight at 6:05 and the glass starts at 6 I will be saying what the hell am I doing here! My brain is going to be screaming at me, to get the F@#& out! This time I can’t listen.

I’m also so excited for the journey I’m about to go on. For the next 6 weeks I can’t eat my feelings away, I have to face my feelings head on. It’s also scary what will I find under all of this? Will I still like who I am today?

I will do this because I want to be here 20 plus years from now. Our health is our freedom specially as we age.

Okay it’s out there now I can’t hide anymore. Thank you