Why the blog?

I'm starting this blog for a few reasons. I've recently taken up running and have found that (gasp!) I love it. I've always wanted to love running, but could never get past the fact I couldn't breathe while doing it or the fact that my legs would suddenly feel like they were made of lead. But, I randomly went on a run a couple months back and found that somehow I was still living by the end of it. And not only living but I'd never felt more alive! In fact, I ENJOYED it! Crazy, I know.
So. Back to the reasons I began the blog...

Reason #1. MOTIVATION - I have a love/hate relationship with working out. Hence the reason I've been overweight nearly my entire life (that + my undying love for good food = me. overweight.) Tack giving birth to 3 boys on to that equation and well, there ya go. But back to motivation. I have a bad habit of getting into a routine of working out, which usually lasts a total of 2 months, and then all motivation suddenly flies out the window. And for the life of me I can never seem to find it after that. Seeing the progress I've made over the last few months, I REALLY don't want to do that again. So I thought I'd try writing about it and when I read about my progress, that will motivate me to continue.

Reason #2. INSPIRATION -  I know every time I watch "Biggest Loser" it inspires me to get my butt back out there the next day and run. Seeing those 400+ pound people accomplish so much at their weight, has made me realize that I have no excuse. None. If they can do it, so can I. And so here's the vision I'm kind of seeing in all of this. If you're reading this and inspired too, PLEASE comment. Tell me what you're doing. Because hearing about what motivates and inspires you, does the same for me too. And I need that! Knowing I'm not going at this alone is huge, and hearing your stories, struggles, whatever will inspire me too. It's like the circle of life. ;)

Reason #3. ACCOUNTABILITY - Writing on here will keep me accountable to all of you to keep up the good work. One of the most important things to do in any kind of struggle is to be accountable. This is definitely an area of struggle for me that I'd like to grow in. So keep me accountable! If I haven't posted in awhile ask me why!

Reason #4. REFLECTION - I want to be able to see the progress I've made on this journey & all the victories, tears, pain, & joys along the way. I invite you to do the same!

So that's it. I pray my journey will bless & inspire you. And please, share with me yours, so I too can be blessed & inspired! I'm a mom of 3 young boys & it's not easy getting out there. But I know this is as much for them as it is for me. Our health is extremely valuable. Here's to it!