For the first time in a really long time...

     For the first time in a really long time, I woke up feeling good. My skin feels good, my hair feels good and my BODY feels good. Is that weird to say after Thanksgiving? Most people feel sluggish around this time of year, but I've noticed a pattern with me. I tend to workout the most during the holidays and let myself slip during the summer. Does that make sense to any one?! haha. You would think it would be the other way around. Anyways, I'm so extremely happy at the way my body feels right now. I feel more confident. I haven't been able to workout due to my back, but I still feel good. I guess I really did need to get out of the house for a little bit.
    This thanksgiving my husband, daughter and I got to visit my sister and her family for about four days. It was such a great time to relax and just get away from the home.  Yes I did drink soda. Yes, I did eat burgers and fries with ranch. But you know what? Thats okay. Its okay to have some type of balance. I wont be buying any soda to have here at home, so I know that the temptation is not here. I will continue going forward just drinking water and making healthier choices. But its okay to indulge a little bit every once and a while. I've learned that its okay to have that balance. If I were to go hardcore, I know in the end that I wont achieve my goal. Its a process and a journey and I wont get to where I want to be over night. I'm okay with this taking a while. The old me would have wanted abs in three days and to be a size 6 in a month. I guess, what I'm trying to say is that I'm thankful that I'm finally realizing that this is a journey and that I'm not going to let time be my enemy.
   There are so many other things that I am thankful for. God has truly blessed us this year. I cannot wait to see what he has in store for my family next year. :) Happy Belated Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all had a good one as well :)

Thanks for reading! Until next time, have a blessed day/night!
-Laura