We believe a lot of shit out there. (Excuse my language.) What do you believe about YOU?

In early June, our family made some simple changes. Some might consider them a bit drastic but, for 10 whole days, we really focused on healthy habits. More than anything, I wanted to see what it “felt” like to make decisions that improved my health. Long story short … it felt amazing. Also, I lost 10 pounds. I fit into clothes I hadn’t in years. My body looked different. I wasn’t bloated.

So, feeling like a rockstar, we took a trip to the lake to visit family friends. For the first time in more than 7 years, I wasn’t worried about my body. I felt confident.

We arrived home and my husband showed me photos he had taken of me and the girls paddle boarding.

My heart SANK! While I was overwhelmed with joy from the day, I sent images to my Mom and said, "Please, don't share."

Wow, I wasn’t “skinny." I had dimples on my thighs! I wasn’t the image I had in my head. I sent photos to my Mom (so she could see the fun we had) with the message, "Please don't share."

But here is the deal … I AM sharing ... because I am exactly the image I HAVE in my head:

I am stronger.

I am healthier.

Forget the fact that I am not where I want to be, I am a hell of a lot better off than I was.

I am stronger.

I am healthier.

I am better.

I am making better decisions. I am choosing healthier options. I am building internal and external strength.

That doesn’t mean I am perfect. It means I am a better version of myself. And, that makes me proud of me.

In this moment, I hope you are proud of you. Because you rock, too! Believe that.

We laughed. And, we fell once or twice. But mostly we laughed.