So a few weeks ago I came across a little contest on Facebook to win a 4-week stay at the Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge. I went to the site and read the rules. I thought how much I would love to do this. I have a friend who spent 2-weeks at Fitness Ridge last year and have been amazed to watch her transformation. But then I realized I was smack-dab in the middle of the Christmas Season and basically my job owned me for a few more weeks. There would be no way to make a video to enter in the contest – well one that wasn’t dumb anyway. Plus there was no way I wanted to beg people to vote for me. It was a nice thought.
A few nights later I received a message from my friend Laurel — with the link to the contest and the message said “have you seen this, I think you should do it”. I replied that ironically enough I had seen it and that it sounded awesome but it was Christmas time . . . blah, blah, blah. Then she said “we can help you.” meaning my group of friends I lovingly call GNO. My body and soul was still filled with doubts and exhaustion but something in me said that I needed to try. That I needed to do this. We agreed to talk about it at our Christmas gathering and make a plan. The next thing I knew we were brainstorming and tossing around ideas on how to make a video. Should it be funny? Serious? A little of both? To make a long story at least a little bit shorter . . . With all of their help (and I include one husband who filmed and edited) I did it! Well rather — WE did it.
So this is the part where I ask you to go to the contest site and vote for my video. HERE
Since doing this I’ve had a few thoughts running through my head. First is that I am so incredibly grateful that I have friends who will support me and help me believe when I’m feeling a little short in that area. Also — contest or not contest, it’s time for me to put my life in order. It’s time to do what is required to have the healthy life I want. I’ve also learned that it’s okay to let go of my pride and let people help me.
It’s a new year and it’s going to be a year of “Me” – where I dedicate myself to improving my physical body. But It’s also a year of “YOU” because I know that I won’t get there alone. I also know that by being healthy I can better be utilized by the Lord to help others.
oh this makes me exceedingly happy.
EXCEEDINGLY.
and you’re right, contest or no contest, we are doing this. WE are doing this.
xoxo