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I am two weeks in to my HEALTHY life transformation. 

Since the arrival of my first Shakeology package, I have stayed consistent with my new morning ritual. 

One chocolate shake with maybe a few hard boiled eggs, or sometimes I treat myself to a bowl of low-carb oatmeal. Nonetheless, ALWAYS Shakeology. 

HOLY MOLY!!! I feel it, people!! I feel the difference in starting my day with ACTUAL nutrition!

I have less "bad" cravings throughout the day, more energy, and REGULARITY (TMI, I know, but hey, that is always important!)

**I still need to work on getting my recommended amount of water intake in check**

I have to say that there is nothing more empowering than to see your mindset, your strength, and your own willpower play out the way you always wanted.

 **Keep in mind as you read along through my journey, that these small victories are HUGE to me! I have lived a life of being a small, petite person. I have never had a full on struggle with weight, nor have I experience any major health issues. However, as I get older, my energy levels, and my firmness have faded. I haven't felt "great" in a long time, and have had medical testings several times and all is normal, except, I haven't been taking care of ME for a long time. **

Moving on to MY REASON.....

SHE ^ is MY reason!!! 

I want to be a healthy fit mom, a mom that my Daughter looks up to. A mom that has endless energy to play and run! I do not want her to look back on her childhood and remember Mommy watching her play from the couch. I want to take her places, WITH actual enjoyment because I'm not focused on how TIRED I am. 

HE ^ is my reason!

I want to be a wife that doesn't shy away from sexy time in broad daylight! I want to see the world (or our own town), without being winded, or looking for an excuse to nap :) I want to be an example for him to be healthy, too. I want to grow old in my best shape, so we can experience retirement without health hindrances from my own doing. 

ME is my reason!

 I want to look in the mirror and LOVE what I see, hands down. 

I am enough! I want to become a better me for ME!
I want a life of adventure, good deep belly laughs, and self admiration for my own personal strengths and achievements.

Four years ago today, I said i-do to a man who has been by my side through this crazy, imperfect, sometimes extremely hard, most amazing and absolutely wonderful ride we call marriage!

As we embark on this new journey from husband and wife to mommy and daddy I couldn't be more excited that the Lord chose G for me!!

Gregory,
I love you more today than I did yesterday and I am most certain ill love you more in the days to come! Thank you for being your perfectly, imperfect self. And thank you for letting me be me! (As frustrating as that can be at times, I know). I thank you for continuing to be strong for the both of us and for giving me hope when I thought there was no such thing!!! You are my perfect person!!

I can't wait to take on this new chapter in life with you, together!

Here is to the next 4 years!!!

I love you!

Your wifey!!!!