You Can Change

If you are watching me thinking “that girl just loves to work out and drink shakes, must be easy for her because she loves it”.

I love it now but……

This is not where I started, since high school I have been searching for something that would help me step into my potential and get out of that stuck feeling. Let me take you back a few years, how about like over 15 years ago…..

When I think about where my health was at in my early 20s, it is actually laughable that I am now working alongside women encouraging them on their health journeys. I was drinking alcohol everyday, smoking cigarettes and marajuana, barely eating and when I did eat the choices were poor, like a bag of skittles for dinner on the subway home from work. In this season of my life my anxiety was at one of the highest points. I had really big dreams but I had no idea what I needed to do each day to try and work towards them. I also didn't believe I was capable or worthy of achieving what was on my heart and so I didn't take action and I settled for something less. I was suppressing what I wanted because I was afraid of the work. 

How I treat my body, heart and mind is a reflection of what I think I am worthy of. 

I was focused on fame and not cultivating a craft and my desire for attention was so high that I often lost sight of my goal and settled for a cheaper version of what I actually wanted which cost me a lot. I spent all my money on new clothes and going out to clubs and that eventually got me evicted from my apartment. I felt like a complete failure and decided I couldn't make it in a big city, so I went home to live with my parents. 

I was treating myself so poorly and when I think about it, it makes me feel sad. She deserved so much better. Looking back is sometimes hard for me, I can feel shame about some of the decisions I have made or the ways I chose to live. Looking back is also helping me move forward. I am grateful that young woman got me here. 

When you know better you do better and I am learning better. 

Here is what I know to be true, the Lord works all things for the good of those who love him - Romans 8:28. AND there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ - Romans 8:1. This season in my 20s, now serves as a story of His faithfulness to change and grow us. 

My Father loved me then and He loves me now just the same. 

My health is now so important to me and I actually love working on it daily. I am learning my worth. 

No matter where you are at in your health journey, I want you to know you can change if you want to. I want you to know you are worthy and loved right now just as you are. I have been making small healthy changes for over 10 years and it has turned into a ministry and business for me. Good health isn’t just about a physical appearance, it goes much deeper into our hearts and minds and what we believe to be true about ourselves. 

I have grown to love the healthy work because of the BODi business foundation, leading me to a growth mindset.

I have learned to love the healthy work because of the BODi tools that are helping me embrace imperfection and failure along the way. 

I have learned to love the healthy work because of the BODi community that celebrates progress which feels so incredibly amazing. 

I have learned to love the healthy work because as a BODi Partner, it’s now my job to prioritize my personal work and by showing up and sharing my journey, I am creating impact + income and that’s fulfilling and motivating. 

What is one thing you can do today that you tomorrow, will be thankful for?

Every rep counts!

Affirmation - My past mistakes do not dictate my future and with the help of the Lord, I can change. 

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