Be understanding, be motivated, be grateful

Wow....only 4 days between posts--> already a win in my books

I am feeling pretty pumped tonight for a plethora of reasons (25 cent word of the day)

Here are just a few of them:

1. I had an AMAZING and motivating chat last night with someone who has encouraged me for the last year to face my fears and own my future, and I finally clicked with it

2. I got up and got a work out in this morning, something I have not been motivated to do in MONTHS, and to top it all off, I did NOT stop even when I wanted to. 

3. I have dropped 2 pounds in the last 6 days by sticking to my food and the 30 day challenge

4. I have restarted my grateful log, sharing 5 things/day that I am grateful for 

It is freeing and energizing to be able to find motivation in the small things again. To wake up early and NOT be tired, to look at the scale and see movement, and not expect huge leaps, to write out every day something that I am blessed to have in my life. All these things truly help me to grow stronger mentally and physically every single day!

I had someone ask me "what was it that got you through your darkest days this time" so while I'm here, I might as well share that "thing" with you too.

Actually, there are a few things (or rather people) who have helped me in the last few months

Jason- My amazing, wonderful, supportive and often sarcastic and teasing husband. Always there, always attentive, and always encouraging me to step up to the challenge There really is not enough words to describe how I feel about this man

Shannon- Wow, I don't even know what to say about this one. She has been an amazing friend, supporter, shoulder to cry and vent on, and most recently, and magician. She helped me to leave a horrible toxic work environment, and find something I love that I did not even know I was searching for!

Angela- AKA Core Magnificence, aka my rock, and the support I have needed that I didn't even know I had asked for. Always lending an ear, and always looking for the next challenge to do with me!

Hayley- My very dear friend who has been there throughout a lot of ups and downs in my life the past few years, and this time was no different. She offered me a job in 2008, and she was there and offering a new challenge I did not even know I needed a few months ago.

Jackie- Well my feelings are mixed on this one. She is this amazing, wonderful, kind, encouraging, and supportive friend. She is always there to listen when I'm stressing, shares with me when I'm happy and excited, and the funniest part, I feel I've known her forever. In actuality though...I've never even met her!!! But man oh man she is a firecracker. The only reason my feelings are "mixed" on her is because I cant decide if shes my soul sister from a different province, or a heaven-sent angel there to offer unbiased guidance when I don't know how to ask for it.

Debbie and Jer- These friends of mine. They encourage and support Jason and I on our journey to a newer healthier happier"us". They offer humour, entertaining updates on their progress (check out the hashtag #GetFitWithJer) and they are always ready and willing to listen when we need a different perspective. Plus Deb lets me spend time with her horse so that's always a win, emotionally and physically haha)

All in all, there are a TON more people who have contributed to where I am now, but these are just the ones who have made the most significant impact in the last few weeks.

So there you have it for tonight

4 things I am excited about, and 6 (well 7 if you count Jer) of the most significant pieces of the puzzle that have pushed me and helped me to stay motivated!

xoxo see you all soon!