Player One Leveled Up

I can't believe it's been nearly a month since I last posted. It's like I was on a high and then tragedy stuck. It's my own personal tragedy but it was unexpected and heart-wrenching and it threw all my hard work in the trash. Ever felt like you were useless? A floor mat at best. A stepping stone. Yeah, me too. My last post was about appreciation and value. And then to feel so undervalued. It was a slap in the face. My troubles are my own and I will move on. I put one foot in front of the other because that's the only choice I was given. Was it fair? No, but as we're often reminded life isn't fair. I wallowed and I cried... hell, I still cry. I still go through the motions of each day but as long as I don't quit I haven't lost.

I am Queen of the Hopefuls, no matter how hopeless that may sound. Giving up isn't in my DNA, loyalty is. I had decided the path my life was going down and now that path doesn't exist. So, my new plan is to live a life I can look back on and truly appreciate the experiences I've been through. I will do the yoga, stay healthy, get outside my comfort zone. I will find the trails and the rivers and paint with all the colors of the wind. (All kinds of Pocohontas over here.) I will take the pictures and get the tattoo. I will take the trips. I never wanted to live life alone but if alone is all I have right now I will still go out and live the life. 

I have committed to me. Because I am what I got. Yeah, I have family and friends but as a general rule it's just me. I'm an introvert so me has usually been all I've ever had and it's ok. Of course I want to share my life with someone because cuddles and kisses and love are what everyone deserves, if that's what they want. But for now, to Philly and the Caribbean and to Dallas and Disney, I'm choosing my own adventure. To enjoying the life I've been given and not accepting disrespect and pain. I have always known I will be the one who gives more than she receives but I won't accept less than makes me happy. 

In other news: I have fallen off on counting workouts and selfies but I'm still so very grateful for so many things in my life and I'm still working out and getting things done. I'm still working my way to ONE-derland and I still have an amazing support system. I have goals that I'm crushing everyday and I'm getting healthier and stronger every single day.  A little progress pic from my July post >>>(http://www.beautifulhappyplace.com/2017/07/stick-and-stay.html)

The SWEATING:

Sweat Camp 10 Week Fitness Challenge starts September 30th. Homework assignments interspersed throughout the face-to-face meetings. A great way to focus on your fitness and see real improvement. I'll be there because I am my wisest investment. 

https://www.facebook.com/NoLimitTraining203/

The YOGA:

I do yoga at home... and sometimes work, but there's something awesome about doing yoga with like minded people. And there is certainly something magickal about St. Anne's Chapel. So Monday, I plan to join those like-minded folks and get my namaste on. Wanna go?!

https://www.stanneschapel.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pg/SaintAnnesChapel/about/?ref=page_internal

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The NUTRITION:

I'm happy to introduce you to the love of my life, Spark, at anytime whatsoever. If you're looking to focus on what you're putting in your body and how to fuel your body the right way, I'd love to share my Advocare story with you. Like all good stories, it started with a challenge!