Fresh Start?

It has been almost two years since I have done anything with this blog. I just spent some time reverting all my old posts to drafts so that this looks brand new. In looking back I have realized I am not must closer to any goals than I once was. And that is my own fault.  

The only new thing is that I have become a Independent Beachbody Coach. My desire is to help others who struggle as much as I do. I want others to see that they are not the only ones who struggle day in and day out to stay on track. Sometimes I feel that I am off track more than I am on. But this is life and Beachbody Coach or not I do struggle. Its easy for me to push someone else. Its easy for me to inspire others. But why is it so hard to do these things for myself? I often wonder this. And I come to the conclusion that I don't think I'm worth it. I often will feel like if I take time out to concentrate on me and my goals than I am being selfish as I have a family to care for.  These are the lies the enemy fill my mind with day in and day out.  He doesn't want to see me succeed.  He wants to keep me down and God far from my reach.

I love helping and serving others. Its how God designed me. But I also know he designed me to see myself how he sees me. If I am worth it to God than I need to be worth it to myself.

His word says I am a new creation in Christ (2 Cor. 5:17). Everyday I need to rise and praise him for he has given me a new day to start fresh. A new day to turn from old ways and start new.

I am a victor (Romans 8:37). We are victorious. You, me and the person next to you. We are not made to be slaves to our strongholds! We are not made to be imprisoned by the things that keep knocking us down. If we walk with our heads held high and walk with the attitude that We CAN do ALL things thru Christ (Phil. 4:13) we will make it to the top.

I don't want other people, especially women, walking around for the rest of their days wondering if they are worth it.  You ARE worth it.  Our time to change is now.  Don't let tomorrow pass without making one small change.  That's all it takes.  Keep getting up and dusting off.  Keep pushing.  Keep working.  Never stop.  

I need to get back into having a goal.  I haven't had one since my half marathon and hip surgery in 2014.  Do I want to lose weight?  Yes, but it has to be more than just losing weight.  I was my happiest and felt my best when I was running.  I miss it.  I miss that time I spent with the Lord. Because that's exactly what I did.  I was able to communicate with him my way without any distractions. I'm going to have to double my workouts a few days a week since I'm only half way through Focus T25, but it has to be done.     So that's my plan.  Continue Focus T25 while getting in 2-3 short runs a week.  I say short because I'm not in running shape.  

What goals do you have for yourself and whats stopping you from reaching them?

~Kristina