Mountains of Maintenance

I admit it. I was not as prepared as I could have been, and I started to fall apart near the end when I ran out of water and I was almost out of will.  It was the longest, toughest, highest hike I have ever done.  It took 8 and a half hours and covered some of the roughest terrain I've tried.

But I did it.

I did it because I was traveling with a seasoned hiker who has summited Kilimanjaro and Machu Picchu and I trusted him fully. I did it because I was excited for an adventure. I did it because I could.

Don't get me wrong...I am not in peak physical condition, but I know for a fact that I could not have done this trip two years ago.  I have changed since then. I am still working on making healthy food choices and finding time to exercise, but I am getting there.

How is your journey going? I would love to hear about it.  

Seth

Trapped!

Trapped is the best word to describe how I felt in this first picture from April 2013. When this picture was taken, I vowed that I would be the only person to ever see it. Posting it today is just one example of how freed I feel.
My unhappiness and despair over my weight and health dominated my thoughts each day. I kept these feelings to myself but they robbed me of joy and peace. I was unable to fully appreciate the many wonderful blessings I have in my life. I had almost given up hope that things would ever change because I have tried so hard to lose weight so many times.
Not too long after baby #4, I started on plan with Take Shape for Life. I knew it wouldn't work for me. Guess I was wrong ( first time for everything!).
So I'm posting these pics today, despite my embarrassment, to share hope with someone who may also feel trapped.
My journey is not yet done. I am excited to see the further inner and outer transformations!

Katie