2017 was the year I finally decided to try not to forget to take care of myself.
I’ve done a few things to try to protect my health and well-being, not only physical, but mental and emotional, as well.
First step, I started working with a trainer. Lisa has been amazing. She is encouraging, motivating, and she has been there for me in many capacities. While I may not be seeing as many physical changes as I’d like, I have absolutely noticed changes in my strength and overall health.
Second on the list, I needed to find myself again. The duo were really overwhelming in those early days, and at some point, when things settled down, and I found a few pockets of time to starting doing things I enjoy- I realized I had forgotten what those were.
I didn’t even know where to start- how do you begin to try to determine what it is that fulfills you?
Around this time, my village found ourselves planning a Mom’s Weekend Out, in Vegas. TT Dad recognized that I needed a little me time, and he sent me on the trip! It was refreshing. For 4 days, I had only one hat- Me. I didn’t have to be Mom, Wife, Daughter, Sister. Just me.
This was exactly what I needed. I came back ready to be a better Mom, Wife, Daughter, and Sister… and a better me. What TT Dad probably didn’t realize was that I would be hooked. Weekends, overnights… just a quick little refresher. That was the ticket. Lucky for me, I had another long weekend away booked already. After completing the 10k (and feeling great!) in January, I had a silly idea that I could probably also complete a half marathon. I mean, it’s only twice the distance. HA.
I stood by my previous statement- I would only ever run a distance longer than a 5k at Disney. So, I had agreed to return to Disney to run my first half marathon, in November. The Wine & Dine Half.
Guess what? I did it! I completed my very first half marathon this past weekend. Wow. What a feeling.
I now have a new answer to the Ice Breaker question- ‘What accomplishment are you most proud of?’ And even better- I have a new sense of who I am, and who I want to be. I believe in myself again.
