Begin at the Beginning

Step 1: Realizing you have a problem.

Sometimes it hits you like a brick wall other times the notion seeps in slowly and subtly. For us it has been a bit of both. Steve's health concerns have cropped up one at a time and each time they have taken us by surprise. With our fitness level, it has been a slow deterioration over a very long time as the daily routine took us farther and farther from being healthy and active. 

Step 2: Deciding to do something about it.

We started out with Plexus. A dear friend and fitness wonder recommended it to us. It was absolutely great! We felt better than ever, lost weight in pounds and inches and most importantly cut Steve's cholesterol and triglyceride levels in HALF!!! It was a great way to get started. It got us drinking more water and MUCH less soda. We ate better because we wanted to keep the results we were seeing. So far we have maintained. Now it is time to step up our game.

Step 3: Accept the challenge.

We could have decided to take baby steps to get going on this, but not us. We are jumping in! We joined a challenge group for the support and accountability. We could have done this without making any financial investment, but we chose to put emphasis on the need to succeed by investing in our own transformation. It's like a little added drive to keep us on track. ;) 

Step 4: Follow through!

Our challenge begins in less than a week and we are busy, busy with preparations. In order to make this a complete change of lifestyle as opposed to just a temporary change we are going all out. We will be working with others, helping them and coaching them on their journey to a healthier life. We have started a group on Facebook that will be a sharing community for support and encouragement. We also started this new blog. All of which are forms of accountability. Not only that, but it will encourage us as we go along to see what we have accomplished and hear about the success of others! 

Step 5: Live the change.

We are fully committed to this thing. Both feet in. No backing out now. We are doing this to feel better, to be healthier, to be able to do more but most importantly for our three children who deserve our very best! That includes our health. 

Here's to new adventures, tougher challenges and greater rewards! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! <3

Bless and be blessed, y'all! ^_^