So, I've been thinking about this a lot today...what did you want to be when you grew up?  I know, it's a funny question, but we all had something in mind didn't we?!  

I had a lot of different "professions" on my list as a child.  I, like most little girls, thought about being a wife and mother although that didn't take top billing by the time I reached my 20's.  That didn't come until late 20's/early 30's.  I also wanted to be a hairdresser, which I did do for a long time.  Other things on the list included teacher, chef, lawyer or legal assistant, and detective.  Wow I had some high expectations didn't I?  Of course I have been a hairdresser, but as far as the rest of the list goes...I didn't meet those expectations and that's ok.  You never know as a child what's going to make you happy as an adult anyway.  ;) 

I taught my Zumba class this morning and have been thinking about this ever since that class ended.  Up until today, when someone asked me what my job was, I would answer that I'm a stay at home mom and a Zumba instructor.  I never really thought of saying anything else before today.  You see, I'm also a Coach with Team Beachbody and starting in just a few days, I will be instructing PiYo classes.  I think, for some unknown reason, I was apprehensive to describe myself as being a Fitness Instructor/Coach.  Like it made it real or something...even though I've been teaching Zumba classes for more than 3 years now.  The realization hit me that I actually am a fitness instructor and coach and I work everyday to help as many people as I can.  If you look back on my childhood list, it's mostly about helping people so I kind of met my expectations...just in a different way.  That's life, or at least how mine is.  Please tell me I'm not the only one that whose life doesn't go according to plan!  Those are just my thoughts on today...until next time!  Have a happy and healthy day!  :)

Hey gang!  So, I'm brand new to blogging...so new that this is my first one!  I just wanted to give you a quick run down of who I am and why I'm here.  I've been on a mission to lose weight, as so many of us are, and I've learned that it is about so much more than the number on the scale.  It's about persistence, strength, NSV's (non scale victories), consistency, accountability, and probably about 50 more things that I can't think of right now.  Who knew this was going to be so involved?!  When you decide you want to lose weight, you figure...alright, I'll watch my calories and workout a few times a week.  That should do it right?!  I'm sure that works for some people out there, but it sure hasn't been that easy for me and that's ok!  I am learning so much about myself and what I'm capable of, things I never thought I could do...and I'm doing it.  A little at a time, but progress is still progress.  I tell my challengers all the time...one day a time, one pound at a time.  Or it could be one meal at a time or one project at a time.  If you're like me, you set a goal to get something done and you feel like you need to do it all at once...not so!  One day at a time...one step at a time! 

My hope is that you'll come here and find a little motivation and inspiration as we go about this together!  :)