Yesterday was my 30th birthday and it was an amazing feeling to know that my life is the best it has ever been. The photo above may not have been taken yesterday (it was taken this past October) but it has everything to do with where I am in my life. Two years ago I stood on a scale to learn that I had gained 25 lbs. in the 5 months following our wedding. I try to not obsess over the number on the scale but this was so much more than just a number. It represented the fact that I was pouring so much of myself in to this business that I had no time for myself. I love this business so much that I lived with the idea that the business came first and I came second. Gaining the weight and starting to feel sluggish, unmotivated and depressed all the time was a huge wake up call that if I did not take care of myself my business would soon suffer along with my marriage and health. The last thing I wanted was to feel this way when I turned 30 so at that moment I decided to make it my goal to be in the best shape of my life when I turned 30. In my mind, the best way to get in shape was to run. I’ve always had a passion for running but over the years injuries along with being intimidated by running at a high elevation of 8000′ slowed me down and I eventually gave it up. This time there were no excuses. I couldn’t even run an entire mile two years ago but I managed to get myself out the door 4-5 days a week and took it one step at a time. Fast forward to 2010 and I ran two half marathons in preparation for my very first full marathon that I will run this June. Such a simple goal as being in great shape has brought so many other wonderful perks along with it. I’ve learned that, for me, being fit is the key to happiness. I first started running for my physical health and now I do it for my mental health more than anything. I now make time for myself everyday and as a result I have that much more to give to my business, my marriage and everything I do in life. I am now 30 years old, in the best shape of my life, married to THE perfect man, love what I do, love where I live and business is better than ever. I could not be more grateful for the life that I live. The point of this post is to inspire you to dream, dream big and then make it happen. Two years ago I literally thought a marathon was impossible. Now, I know I can run a marathon and I will. There is no better feeling in the world!
