Have you ever made a commitment to yourself and didn’t follow through? Maybe you were going to lose weight, bodybuild until you look like Arnold Swarchanager, attend church every Sunday, spend more time with family? Maybe it was a little more reckless like going after a dream you’ve always had, changing your career, taking the next step in a relationship? Now ask yourself why the plans fell through. No, really; Take a second to think of just one failed plan and write down all of the things that prevented it from happening. Now go back and look through your list and be completely and brutally honest with yourself. Scratch off all of the things on the list that were excuses. If you are anything like me, your current list now looks like a D- paper that your English Professor just graded with red ink; or maybe like a toddler doodled over your shopping list with red crayon. Either way it doesn’t look good.
So now my question for you is this: What was the REAL reason for you not following through on your goal, your dream, your new life? Is there really a reason, or just a bunch of bullshit excuses? I mean don’t go getting offended now, I am just being honest. I am definitely not judging. Life is hard. Whether you are a highschooler dealing with teenage problems, in that awkward phase of your twenties when you have no idea who you are, and feel like you are failing at life , or a hardworking parent with their schedule packed full and broken down by the hour, giving barely enough time for a pee break. Life is hard enough just being in existence; then come the speed bumps, the roller coaster loops, the divided highways, the peaks and valleys. The journey never ends and it never slows down no matter how much you want it to. It is like a never ending bumpy train ride that everyone is on. There is always more track for the train to follow.
So why am I writing this blog? Well, because life is hard. Unfortunately there is no secret rule or perfect way to get through life, and yes it is cheesy, but life is a journey. I myself am on a journey to not only better myself by losing weight and becoming healthy, but by constantly pushing my comfort zones to enrich my life. I am 24 years old, I live alone (hopefully with a puppy soon), I am a nurse full time, crossfit trainer in my spare time, and am currently studying to become certified in personal training and nutrition. I started my weight-loss journey almost three years ago with Crossfit, and I instantly became addicted. I had found a new passion in life; fitness. When I was younger I struggled with obesity, eating disorders, and bullying. Although I am still dealing with those things as an adult, as I grow older I find there are more things to deal with day by day, including anxiety, depression, addiction, dating, abusive relationships, family dynamics, sports injuries, finances, and the list goes on. I am still learning to love ones’ self and how to deal with life stressors in a variety of ways. I am on a journey to deepen my faith, and not just say I am a christian but, become a devoted follower of Christ. Does any of this sound relatable? One of the most important things I have learned thus far in my life is that you are not alone; we are not alone. Chances are someone has already gone through what you are going through right now, and has made it to the next train stop. I mean hey, if I can help make someone’s life a little easier by offering life experience through this blog, then why not do it? So this blog is for those of you who need to be reminded that you are not alone. I am here to help you out. Maybe it is with weight loss, nutrition guidance, or even meal prepping for your family so you have more free time to spend with your loved ones . …Maybe you are going through what I like to call the funk and need some tips to pull yourself out of it. Even if you don’t relate but just want a good read, then this blog is for you!
I myself am on a new journey right now, and I feel this blog needs to be a part of it. My goal is to be authentic, honest, open about my past and present life situations, write meaningful content, be entertaining, but most of all help you recognize that you are never alone on this crazy train ride. I want to show how we can choose to benefit and grow as a person with each speed bump we hit, be less fearful with each rollercoaster loop we ride, grow wiser from each divided highway we face, and gain strength with every peak and valley we climb. I hope you join me for the ride!
-JBird
JBird's Word: A Journey to Fitness 