I thought I would create a space dedicated solely for fitness and health - for healthy living. It has been a passion of mine for quite some time now. I'd say I really entered into the "health scene" back in 2004 while in college when I had my first wake up call to the realization that I was very overweight and needed to lose weight. The two years that followed were mostly about eating healthy. Even though I was somewhat active, it was not in a workout routine, and it wasn't a focus. It wasn't until I gained the weight back plus some by slowly letting things go through the years and hurting my back and going through almost a year of endless chiropractor treatment, that I realized I needed to change my life from survival mode to an over-comer...to a victim to a survivor and achiever of many things! In the spring of 2013 I did my homework to begin pursing working out in a way to make this a part of my lifestyle. By May I decided on the YMCA, which offers scholarships and a wonderful community feeling! I worked at a Y all through college, so I will always be partial to Ys. I started personal training that June, which has changed my life in so many ways in and outside of the gym. My journey includes my doctor, personal trainer, once in a while physical therapist(s), an amazing supportive boyfriend, and many others that support me along the way. I've made some pretty deliberate choices along the way, and I only continue to do so as I come to learn about healthy living and about my personal body. As I continue to "come into my own" in these beautiful thirties, I am learning over and over again how important it is to listen to my body and its changes, as well as, listening to the research that just makes sense that helps me live a better, holier, happier, and healthier life. I look forward to sharing more about all this with you. For example, my doctor and I have discussed trying eliminating dairy out of my diet for a month to see if it would help my clenching and migraines. She has seen a huge success rate with other patients who have eliminated dairy who clench. As I dive deeper into my research, decide, and possibly try this for a month, I would blog about it here. Here are just some topics that interest me:
My goal is to inspire you and others into action to a healthier life. Think about something physically that could be changed about you realistically. Can it happen without any work? If not, there's only one person that can change your life, and that's you. We are all trying to over come something! With a lot of hard work, dedication, and prayer, you and I will make it. Blessings, Amy
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About MeIn May 2013 I got serious about perusing a fit, healthy life. Since then everything has changed! Archives
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