Yikes just writing the title scares me. I have decided to journal my experience on my journey to a more fit me. I realized after looking at a photo of myself recently that I have become extremely unhealthy. I discovered that the reason my ankles are aching at the end of the day and the reason my back is sore, the reason my body doesn’t move the way it used to, is because I have put on a significant amount of weight on the last while. I got busy caring for my family and not caring for myself.
Now I know this is a country living blog and that Chickens and Children are usually on the reading menu but I have discovered that this too fits here nicely… its life, life out in the country, away from the city gyms, and the conveniences of the well beaten path!
This is not about thin, this is not about unhealthy expectations, this is about being able to run and chase my children in the back yard. This is about standing on my feet all day cooking, cleaning, folding laundry (yes I do that sometimes) and not feeling the ache in my body at the end of the day. This is about my health, energy and feeling good about myself.
So what is to follow will be a series of posts journaling my exploration to a healthier me, you can still expect to see the regular ponderings, parenting, and country livin’ posts you have come to know. I will just also be incorporating thoughts on this new journey I am taking to a healthier more fit me!
I feel scared, how will I add one more aspect to my day, how will I manage to incorporate fitness and healthy eating into my day. All these challenges are to come, and something I am looking forward to working out!
I have the necessary tools, I have the knowledge as a former athlete, I have the equipment and I have a personal trainer to guide me.
So now it will be time to carve out time in my day to add in some fitness activities, healthy timely eating and find alternatives to wine Eeek!
If you want to see more ramblings on the topic check THIS out!
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Livin' the Country Life 
Thank you for sharing your fitness journey with us. Health and weight is something that I believe a lot of people struggle with and it’s always inspirational to watch someone progress to a healthy lifestyle. I am working on my own health journey as well, so when times get tough just remember..you’re not alone.
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Thank you… I know there will be days of stuggle but I’m excited to see how far I can go! 🙂
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Congratulations on making this commitment to yourself and being brave enough to share it here! I wish your the best of luck in your journey.
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Thank you, it will be tough but I also am feeling some accountability here as well!
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Wellness can be quite a challenge and I relate to the struggle you’re sharing. I have found with many challenges in life (not just fitness) that the most daunting part is initiating the necessary change. Once you figure out how to accommodate, it becomes much easier! Best wishes in finding the changes that work best for you!
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Thank you, that really seems to be it … the getting started part! but I feel some accountability to keep going now that I have posted to the whole world! 🙂
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I’ve start my healthy living last year at the beginning of the New Year, I gave up soft drinks and processed foods. Now I drink nothing water and make sure I exercise at least 1 hour a day.
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That is amazing… good for you, I hope I can have that amount of discipline to keep it up!
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Sending you all the support in the world! Deciding to become a healthier version of yourself, instead of a skinnier or lighter version, is definitely an awesome starting point 🙂
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Thank you, yes I needed this to be more than just about appearance … I also have some pretty big goals to be sharing too soon!
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All the best! After 2 kids in the last 4 years I’ve just returned to the gym too. I’m doing a circuit class which forces me to finish once I start, and doesn’t take too long (hard to find time as a mum). It’s been great so far. I do my 35min min work out after the kids go to preschool for the day.
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That is awesome, good for you! it really is about finding that thing that will help motivate us to keep going on those days when we cant quite do that on our own right!… good luck to you as well!
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Documenting your fitness journey is a great move, and an inspiring one at that. 🙂 Will look forward to your posts! 🙂
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Thank you, it will be a journey alright, I have a lot of work to do but I look forward to staying accountable to my readers and followers!
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This is a great idea for journaling. Health and fitness is so important, and I think this is a great way to stay motivated 🙂
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Thank you, I do hope i can keep it up! I have some other goals and things coming up too that I hope will help me keep motivated as well!
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Good luck on your journey to a fitter you. I hope blogging your process will help you stay focused!
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Me too.. I am hoping this will create some accountability that I will need for those days I just dont feel motivated! 🙂
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First (and the biggest) step is to realize it and you’ve done it! Should be proud of yourself 🙂 I am going to get healthy with you! As recently because of ‘lack of time’ I wasn’t eating very well, and now my body shouts for fruits and veggies!
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What a great Idea… Stay tuned then my amazing personal trainer is working out a new member deal ill be posting next week!
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I have struggled with weight and fitness for a lot of years, but have done very well since January of 2017! Congratulations on making this commitment to yourself! You deserve it!
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Thank you… I too have needed to get at this for years… glad I am now! 🙂
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I agree more with a healthy lifestyle overall as well. We focus more on scales which can lead to internal failures and disappointments. I love the goal being able to chase your children. A Healthy, heappy lifestyle is sustainable by eating right and doing activities that you love.
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Thank you, yes my children keep getting more and more active and busy and recently I have felt “left behind” and I dont want that anymore so have to do something about it! 🙂
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What it’s important is how feel and how you can lead a healthy life.
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This is true, feeling great will help me keep moving toward my goals!
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From one country girl to another – you got this! Plus, I am glad that you specified children were on the READING menu… I thought maybe you came up with a totally different kind of blog post! LOL. I feel your frustration. I realized I had to get healthier when my son was riding horses. He wanted a water bottle. I was out of breath just walking 50 feet to the porch and back.
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Hahaha yes I too am glad I specified Reading! lol I think its more motivational when its our kids who make us realize we need it and not some arbitrary number on the scale or photo in a magazine! 🙂
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Getting healthier is such a great goal! It’s also a tough one, but I suspect you’ve got what it takes! Just little steps each day. Getting healthier is a constant goal for me. For me, it’s one of those 2 steps forward and one step back kind of scenarios (those amazing food bloggers out there aren’t helping 😉 ) and sometimes it’s more of a complete backslide down a hill, but I’ll get there – and so will you 🙂
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Thank you for the vote of confidence! … I feel like with the accountability of blogging this journey and the mind set and reasons behind it this time i will have more success than i have in the past! 🙂
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Good for you for getting your health on track! Your kiddos deserve a healthy mama and you deserve a healthy body! Good luck!
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Thank you! I feel the same way!:)
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Think I need to start on this journey as well, find it hard to keep up with the kids now! Look forward to following your journey. X
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Thank you… Keep your eyes peeled… I will be having some special deals posted from my trainer next week!
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Good for you! I agree, it’s not about being thin, it’s about being healthy and feeling good. Sounds like you have a good plan in place, I’m looking forward to following along with you 🙂
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Thank you, yes I feel like my trainer I have hired has some great plans in mind and I look forward to seeing how far I can push myself!
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I’m so glad you were brave enough to put this scary thing out there! I look forward to following your journey (and finding the “brave enough” to start my own getting fit journey.
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Thank you… it is scary… and I didn’t even post my pictures (I chickened out there!) yet… I look forward be being able to update everyone as I go along!
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Our goal is to be healthier in 2018. Thanks for sharing this.
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You are Welcome… Stay tuned here too for some cool stuff!
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I think fitness is a very appropriate topic for your blog. Especially since it does relate to your life with the children and chickens. I can identify with that fear, and the need to carve out time. And giving up wine? Oh my! That’s a tough one….
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Haha yes the wine is the toughest! 🙂
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Good for you! I’ve been on the fitness journey for a while, healthy eating and working out are key. I cut back on the wine, but I definitely still have a glass or 2 on weekends. How can moms survive without it? lol
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So true… I’m hoping I can get into the swing of it so i to can say I’ve been on this journey for a while! 🙂
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You put it realistically well. I just realized that I wanted to be fit not because of how I should look, but simply because of my own life’s daily physical requirements. I feel like all moms should read this post!
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Thank you!… it’s good to feel good how we look too but for me it’s can’t be the driving force there are three little people counting on me to feel good too!! 🙂
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So excited to read about your fitness journey. I love how you’re willing to challenge yourself.
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Thank you… I’m excited to share it! 🙂
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I’m guilty of forgetting about myself too. I do this way more than I’d like to admit. I’m so happy that you’re recommitting to taking care of yourself.
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It’s so easy to put ourselves last when there are others relying on us… but like I said if I don’t take care of myself I certainly can’t take good care to them!
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Awesome! I too have been working though a healthier phase of life. Im excited to read your upcoming posts related to how you deiscover a healthier you! ❤️
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Thank you… and good for you too!! 🙂 I’m looking forward to writing about my journey!!
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Aw! Good luck in your journey. Getting back to exercise is something I’m working on, too. And eating better!!
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Thanks! Eating better will lily be my big one!! I do love my wine! 😉
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Congratulations on making this commitment to your health. I’m excited for you; best of luck!!!
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Thank you! I too am excited! 😉
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Putting your wellness goal into the universe is the first step to success! When I can’t fit exercise into my day I crank up the music and use every opportunity for a dance break. I dance while folding clothes, dance while cooking, dance while cleaning…you get the idea. It’s not the same as going to the gym, but it helps keep my body moving, active, and limber.
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I love the dancing idea there are going to be many days I know where I’m just not going to have the time I love that idea!
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Wellness and fitness looks different for everyone, and I love this reminder of that. Everyone can do something that works for them and is the best for their wellbeing and happiness.
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So true!! 🙂
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