I eat well and consider myself an active person, I rarely sit still. I don’t have any banned foods, but I also eat reasonable portions.  I like vegetables! I like chocolate! Okay, maybe my dinners could be a little smaller at times. I inhabit a petite, curvy body which I appreciate. I have a round belly and wider hips; I weigh about twenty pounds more than I did before becoming a mom, and like many women, haven’t easily lost the weight. A number of factors are at play here, like stress, having not been consistent in exercising in the past, and some genetics.      

I have had some health concerns pop up recently and am trying to get a handle on them before they become larger issues. I need more cardio workouts in my world. Let’s be real here, it is taking a while for me to warm up to the idea. I like my yoga and walks, but I need more of a kick and cardio programs are the next step. I hope to like them as I like veggies and chocolate, do you think it’s possible?

I figured that if I put these intentions into concrete words that I may be more likely to hold myself accountable. The truth is, I am the happiest and most content that I have been in my adult life. I’ve been creating my world in a genuine way, really listening, speaking, and acting from the heart. I see the results of these choices all around me, everyday. I walk with joy because I know I have a choice. Like now, I have a choice to improve my health and age well. I’ll get there!