What is being fit? Some may say that is corresponds to all things physical about our human body. The number of pushups one can do, the size of our waist, and the amount of time it takes to run a mile are all things that one might include in the "fitness" criteria.

To me, fitness isn't doesn't only include the physical capabilities of my body. It encompasses my lifestyle, my diet, my mental health, my physical capabilities and how they have improved. One cannot simply improve in only one of these domains, we must work to be healthy over all.





A few years ago I was able to refer to myself as quite an unfit couch potato, though, I didn't realize it back then. I always used to be the bigger girl in school - and I was ok with that. I had this thought in my head it was OK because I was active in sports. Except - I wasn't actually. The only sport I did was downhill skiing, but let's be honest - it's not the most physically demanding sport. I also did my lifeguarding lessons - so I would swim once a week, but I was barely able to pass the lap test. I had this giant idea in my head that it was okay to be bigger because I "practiced" sports. That's where I began lying to myself - this notion of life stayed with me for quite some time.





When I moved away for college I said good-bye to homecooked meals and hello to an even unhealthier lifestyle. My main meals consisted of noodles and rice and somekind of fat-rich sauce or meat - because it was easy and quick. Things slowly began going downhill - only when I realized I could not fit into the biggest pair of jeans from American Eagle did I decide it was time to do something about my size.





I tried all these different techniques and programs to loose weight, however, I was either not consistent or I was doing it wrong, so therefore, I achieved no results. What helped me achieve my goals the most was the Jenny Craig Program - I had lost about 20 lbs, however, I went away for a month to an isolated island where food choice wasn't great, and therefore had to eat what was given to me or else not eat at all. This and the amount of beer available did not help my case. However - while on Jenny Craig I improved greatly on my cardio-vascular capabilities and I am still working to maintain them even though I have gained all my weight back.





I want to invite you to join my journey to fitness. I will share with you things that help me stay motivated, the activities I do, the food I eat, and things that make me feel pretty and good about myself. I hope you enjoy my blog - please subscribe and comment!

- XO



