My Platform -- Healthy Today, Healthy Forever

I know, I know....it sounds so vague right?? Well, let me give you some background information on it....

I was married for 3 years to a man who turned out to be a great father, but just wasn't in a position at the time to be a great husband. The marriage was rough, and it was emotionally exhausting. The decision to walk away was one that I struggled with for some time. I didn't want to be considered a failure. It was hard for me to face myself where this was concerned...and it was a tough position for me when I left. For about 8 months I stayed single, and kind of fell into a slump, so to speak. I was very unmotivated, not wanting to go out or get involved. I did the same routine every day...got up, went to work, went home. I wasn't spending much quality time with Aidan, and I wasn't doing anything for myself.

One day Aidan looked at me, and asked if we could do something fun. He was probably 2 1/2, and that was it for me. Right then I realized that he didn't deserve to get the blunt of my misery, and I didn't really need to sit swallowed in this state of sadness. It literally was the flip of the switch for me. I had enough!! So out we went, Aidan and I. In the next few months, I joined a gym, got involved in church, volunteered more, and set some major life altering goals, specifically getting out of debt and buying a house, with enough motivating passion behind each one that they became a MUST for me!! Within one year, I had taken my new position and made it work for me. I paid off all the debts from my marriage, put myself in a great position to not only purchase a home but afford to do renovations and still have some savings. I have taken more vacations with my son, and try to get involved in new sports with him as often as I can.

Making those changes has made me a better person, a stronger woman, and a more attentive mom. Financial stability, having a home, and becoming physically active have created an emotional force that I can survive! Being healthy isn't just about eating right or working out...it's about enjoying life and taking everything it throws at you.

So this year, I'm focusing on other women who may be in similar situations. I want to be an example that changing your life starts with a decision that without fail is a MUST! I MUST change! I WILL NOT live like this anymore! Once you take that step, the rest is a given! :)

Until next time.... VIVA LAS VEGAS!!!