This journey into health and wellness actually happened by complete accident.  I have never had a weight problem, per se, and can't think of a time where I was ever serious about dieting.  Honestly, I never paid "food" much attention at all.  I was a single mom who worked so much and dinner was just another chore.  I'm ashamed to admit I raised my kids on fast food meals, but never thought I was doing them harm.  Back to the accidental...

About 2 1/2 years ago, my soon to be husband brought home a dvd with something called "AB RIPPER" burned on it.  He told me how hard it was and I had to try to get through it.  I popped it in and saw that it was only about 12 minutes long - how hard could it be, right?  : D  I spent the rest of the night trying to discredit p90x.  I mean - it was an infomercial!  How could it be legit?!  I must have watched 100 videos on youtube that people posted with their results.  I couldn't believe it...and it was purchased and on it's way by the time I shut down my computer that night.

That was the beginning.  I realized very quickly, that even though I was fairly thin, I was sooooo out of shape.  A couple of rounds of p90x and Insanity fixed that.  Since that time, I've concentrated on educating myself on how my body works and how important the food are fueling our body is.  I regret that I did not know this while my kids were young, but I know now and plan to use it to my advantage so I can be around to be the best great grandmother ever.

With all that said, in just over two years I am a different person.  I feel different.  I look different.  I work different.  I play different.  I think different.  I truly AM different, and it all leads back to a moment with a dvd.

Reflection is good for putting things into perspective.  I think the changes I've made in my life over the course of the last 2 years have not only added countless years to my life, but they have also made my current moments so much better.  I have more energy, focus, and just general UMPH to get things done.  Are you on this journey yet?  If not, let this be the catalyst for change.

Here's to the next two years!