Let’s Make This Year A Story Worth Telling

How did we ring in 2023? I was six months pregnant and in bed by 7:30. Waking up rubbing my belly, knowing this would be the year I got to hold my baby boy Oliver, was pure bliss. I knew 2023 was going to be a huge transitional year in our lives. Not only would we be first time parents, but we would also be closing that chapter of it just being “Just Us Two”! June came and we started our new chapter. As any new parent, we struggled in the first few weeks. Eventually we gained our stride together.

I was beyond ready to gain my life, and my body back. Mama, it is hard! It is not always glamorous being the milk machine, the one who gets up every three hours when the baby cries, and doing all this while your body is recovering. I had to start gaining my control back…best way to do that was my diet. I cleaned out the fridge, the pantry, then I stocked up on fresh produce and proteins. Eventually, I was cleared by my midwife to start working out again…cue the HALLELUJAHS!!!

I went back to what I remembered before I got pregnant. Spent some time in the kitchen meal prepping and cooking healthy entrees for my week. I got brave and did my first workout in 11 months. My body was screaming at me…but I didn’t care. I needed ME back more than ever. Motivation is great for the first day…the first workout. Every day after that I needed discipline. I haven’t stopped since.

August 2023 my spirit woke up. It didn’t matter how hard my workouts were, I was going to get stronger. I didn’t fall off my plan because I wasn’t feeling well or I had a bad day. No longer allowing excuses to control my situation. I finally saw myself in a new light…and Damn did she look good!

2023, I am grateful for you. I birthed a beautiful healthy baby, and I managed to find myself through all of it. I close this year with nothing but gratitude and hope. The path I started has finally made its way into the New Year. 2024, I welcome you with open arms and a open heart.

I know that every year will have heartaches and challenges, but it’s how we handle them that make the difference. I wish you all a beautiful start to your New Year. May it be filled with so many wonderful memories to make. Let it be full of laughter, joy, and best of all, Love.

Whatever your goals are…whatever you want to change… just remember, you are strong enough! You are capable enough… you are ENOUGH!