MEETING RUBY...

Have you ever read an article, a blog or happen to see someone on tv where you think to yourself I would love to meet that person one day. After these past few weeks I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.

To make a long story short I have been travelling a lot this year - Chicago, California, England and most recently I took a road trip to Myrtle Beach South Carolina where I met Ruby.

Everything really does happen for a reason and some dreams no matter how small really will come true but the key is when great opportunities present themselves you have to seize the opportunity before it passes you by.

I was supposed to go to California in September to meet someone I had spend months getting to know online and talking to regularly. I know it sounds crazy but I was really developing feelings for this person and naturally the next step was to meet. So I booked my flight, car, hotel and was quite excited until out of the blue it ended and there was to be no meeting.

I had to decide if I was still going to go to California knowing full well that I would be thinking of him and thinking about everything I had said and did that might have made him change his mind. I decided that just wasn't an option so I cancelled my trip.

Shortly after this I came across one of Ruby's Facebook pages (which I have been following for a few years now) and I noticed she was doing a bootcamp in Myrtle Beach during the exact days I had booked off work - not even giving it a second thought my condo was booked and bootcamp was paid for.

That bootcamp was life changing for me! I feel I have a different type of motivation and strength inside me now. Not only did I meet Ruby someone who truly inspires me to continue with my weight loss journey but I also had the blessing of meeting Holly a new friend and I know they will both be in my life forever. Having that kind of support plus all of the things I learned during the bootcamp was exactly what I needed to go full steam ahead with my weight loss and health goals.

I only hope I can somehow inspire others to seize those opportunities when they present themselves just as Ruby has inspired me to keep fighting, fight to the finish to reach my goal.

I love you Ruby.

Sunday Snowshoeing

So I finally did it, I went snowshoeing this morning and I had a blast! I know this years focus is to lose weight but I plan on having a lot of fun along the way and this was a great start.

Last week was a killer after my first session (as I couldn't walk properly for 4 days because my legs were in such pain) but I explained my concerns to my trainer and she switched things up a little.

My second session was a really great workout but to top it off I also had many ladies encourage me to join the bootcamp class at the gym. I think I might just try it out tomorrow and post a little something out on how I did.

There was something I kept thinking about this morning while the sun was shining down as I was snowshoeing - I just can't hold back from doing the things I want to do because of my weight. I just have to put myself out there and try. In turn, the more things I try the better I will get and the more weight I will lose which will increase my confidence to keep going and do more.

Today was a great day.

Let the Training begin!

So I had my first training session tonight and although I was so happy to be there I completely broke down and cried at one point. I was so frustrated with myself as to how did I let myself go like that? I mean I've always been a bigger girl but I used to work out 5 - 6 days a week and I felt like a million bucks doing it and tonight I could barely do anything.

Not sure if I really click with my trainer but I am going to stick it out and give it a chance. The one key point she mentioned several times was that she was there to focus on the things I'm not good at so that I become better at them instead of working on things I am already good at.

My one success - she asked me to do jump ups (jumping with both feet on to a raised platform) something I've been terrified of doing - she was very patient and even though I wasn't the best I did it!.. I did it and I am going to practice it to get better and better at it.

So one session down and 11 more to go! (for now!)

Thank God the weekend is here because I don't think I'm going to be walking properly tomorrow LOL a good first session indeed!

Nighty night.

Better Late then Never - right?

Well the bad news is it has been forever since I've blogged but the good news is 1) I finally secured a full time job after several months as a casual position and a year and a half being laid off.

I committed to not giving up so until recently I worked two part time jobs and still managed to lose about 35 lbs in 2010. I know 35 lbs is good but I had hoped for much more and that is what 2011 is all about.

So, this year I am committed to keeping stress under control (which is a huge weight factor for me) and giving up my second job to make losing weight a priority now that I have my finances in order.

I've joined a weight loss challenge at my gym and I plan on winning one of the 3 cash prizes. I've purchased training sessions to ensure that I keep motivated and on track.

So, hello 2011 this is going to be a great year I can just feel it!

Blog-ya later!