This morning I stepped on the scales and my weight was 93kg. Which means in 93 days I've lost a total of 2kg. Yep, you read that correctly, just 2kg. To say I'm disappointed in myself is a bit of an understatement, however, I am not scratching my head in disbelief, I know exactly why this has happened. I have made poor food choices and have not exercised as much as I should. I could reel off every excuse under the sun as to why I have made the food choices I have, and why I haven't exercised as much as I've intended. But that is all they would be, excuses.
However, I am not letting this defeat me. I am not giving up. I have a goal and I will reach it.
Being at the low point I feel I'm at right now has made me reflect on 2013 and what I've learned along the way. Here are my Top 5 lessons of 2013:
1. Never underestimate the kindness of people.
When I became pregnant, Mr Fitness and I became completely overwhelmed with the kindness and generosity of everyone around us. Baby news brings out something in people that isn't always shown on the surface, it can make the crankiest of people smile so big that they have the urge to hug you and squeal like a school girl. It really is a delightful thing. And the kindness of people doesn't stop there. When I began my blog 93 days ago, the response of my friends and family and their support was so inspiring, it really opened my eyes and made me realise how much all of you actually care. You all gave me that warm fuzzy feeling - thank you :)
2. Motherhood is awesome!
I have to admit, this is not something I ever expected to say out aloud or write down for the world to see. Although we planned on having our little Princess and we were definitely excited about becoming parents, I really never imagined that this whole experience would be as awesome as it is. And I can't think of any other word to describe it. The high's, the low's, the unconditional love and the smile's every morning really are the best thing in my life. They're a huge part of the reason I get up each day and want to be a better person. I don't think anyone can quite grasp just how awesome it all is until they become a parent.
3. Just because I wouldn't do it that way, doesn't make it wrong.
This was reiterated to me when I went on the Summit Sisters retreat. I met so many women who were all so different in so many ways, yet not one of them was an unkind or horrible person. Being the stubborn person that I am, I'm usually very much of the opinion that it's my way or the highway (Mr Fitness can vouch for that one - poor love), but 2013 and all of it's crazy experiences it bought my way, has shown me that just because I wouldn't do it that way, doesn't make it wrong. And, more importantly, if someone's actions have no negative impact on me, then it's really none of my business and who am I do be so judgemental?!
This point is something I'm still working on, but I feel that I'm a little more open minded than I was 12 months ago - and that can only be a good thing.
4. Falling over is OK.
Boy have I fallen. A LOT! But you know what, without the falls and crashes in life, how will I ever appreciate the triumphs and successes? Falling over, or off the bandwagon is, to me, an essential part of life. It teaches us we're all vulnerable, and no-one is perfect. It makes us humble. The most important part of the fall is getting back up. As long as I get back up and learn from my fall then it was all worth it. I once had an amazing trainer who used to say to me often "train hard, fight easy". He was so right.
5. There's always room for cake!
For those of you that know me, you'll know how much I love cake. It's my favourite food.... EVER! I consider cake a food group. I love cake so much I started making them for a bit of fun. And not just a sponge here or there, I started making the big fancy one's for people's birthdays and engagements & now I even take orders and make a little bit of cash out of it.
My one saviour in my love for cake is that one slice is enough for me. It doesn't even need to be a huge slice, just a small tasting and I've had my fix. I'm OK with not having cake everyday or even every week. But when there's a cake in my immediate vicinity I generally always have a small piece. The greatest lesson my love for cake has taught me is that without the small indulgences like a sliver of cake, the hard work isn't worth it. So I will continue to indulge in cake occasionally, but I will also continue to work hard to earn it.
These are just some of the lessons I've learned in 2013. I'm hoping 2014 brings me plenty more life lessons to broaden my view on the world and appreciate all it has to offer.
I'm 274 days and 18kg away from my goal, and I will get there. The road has been bumpy, but 2014 is shaping up to be awesome, so let's see if I can smooth it out and get myself back on track.
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