Today I CHOSE to get out of bed. Today I CHOSE to make a lifestyle change. Every day we have the chance to make a choice. To opt in or out. I had been talking about joining our local Crossfit for months while complaining about my overweight, over tired body. Since having babies and going through cancer treatment my body isn't in the best shape it has been. I kept making excuses for why I was not losing weight...even though I would eat well all day but then down a chocolate bar and a glass of wine at night...I once heard if you are not happy with your body do something about it. Well that is a lot easier said then done right? So after complaining and hoping these pounds would shed themselves I made a choice today and walked into Crossfit.  

I am going to be honest, I was scared! Was I going to make a fool of myself? Fall on my face? Pass out or puke..or DIE? Maybe...But I had to face that ugly fear monster in the face and pull up my big girl panties and head for the door...My heart was pounding and I was having trouble breathing...and this was before the work out started....I oiled up with some encouraging blend to give me a boost of encouragement and layered on some respiratory blend to remind me to Breathe....and guess what!? I didn't die, or vomit, or fall...I survived! I gave a fear a suck it sandwich and dove in.

I am proud of myself. I am super sore but proud I found the courage that I know is deep inside me and made that shy brat come to Crossfit with me. 

I know you have that courage too! Sometimes it gets buried away under all the fluff and comfort but you can dig it out! No matter what scares you, or makes you get out of your comfort zone it is so worth it! I may not be able to walk straight tomorrow but I have reassured myself that my courage is still inside me, I just have to beg her, to come join the party.