Reflecting

Its the end of 2013. I cannot even believe it! What a year it has been, a blessed year. This year has been amazing for me. It has been a journey of self reflection, discovery and improvement. There have been challenges, joys and triumphs.
As I went into 2013, I was ready to really focus on me. It sounds selfish, but I found that when I am taken care of in my mind, body and soul, I am a better wife, mama, friend, and teacher. The previous year I went vegan but had a relapse with cheese over the Christmas break. I felt so gross. So in 2013 I decided to recommit myself to a plant based diet. I am proud to say that I have stuck with it. I feel amazing!
I also decided that there were no excuses for not working out regularly. I am one of those people who works out consistently and then life hits a bump, a change in schedule or illness, and then I stop. I was always annoyed with myself for letting myself do this. So I recommitted. In July, for my birthday, I got the Insanity workout. I completed the 63 days! I proved to myself that I can do a lot more physically than I thought. I found that I am so much stronger than I thought. I have the ability to persevere through something really challenging. Today I am fitter than I have ever been. I wear a size that I haven't worn since high school, and weigh a lot less than I did a year ago. I have more energy, confidence and strength to focus on my days.
As I look back on 2013, I can say that I am a better Kelly than I was January 1,2013. I am proud of who I am and who God is forming me into.

Small Victories!

One of my new year's resolutions was to become healthier and lose my baby weight and more. I have been concentrating on eating well, drinking lots of water, and working out. I have been doing Jillian Michaels DVDs, and boy do they kick my butt!! 

Yesterday, I put on my jeans that I wore before I got pregnant with Henry, and they were loose! Yay!! It is the small victories that keep me motivated and going. Today I weighed myself and I lost another 3 pounds. I have now lost all the baby weight from Henry. I am so proud of myself and excited to see my hard work paying off. Posting on here about my progress will keep me going, as well as the feeling of loose jeans!