Over the past 109 weeks I have shared lots of my accomplishments with you. After making the decision to get fit and lose over 100 pounds in under a year, I had lots of big achievements and transformations I am very proud of and haven’t hesitated to share with you.
- I have lost 130 pounds in 16 months.
- I have put on some new weight through pretty significant muscle growth.
- I went from Saturday mornings watching Netflix on the couch while eating my Capn Crunch to #Sweaturday long runs.
- I run 10+ miles every week and at least one race per month.
- I have run 5 total half marathons (only 2 organized) in under a year.
- I have deadlifted over my body weight and bench pressed 110 pounds after only being able to do 55 pounds at the start.
- I have gone from a obese body to an amateur athlete body.
- I left a high stress, long working hours job that wasn’t a good fit for me, had a 4+ month sabbatical and am now in a job that really fits my priorities.
And the list goes on.
Just this past week it has really hit me just how much my life has changed since my decision to get fit. Simply by decided that I was going to be successful and by setting and crushing a big goal I have set in motion a strange series of events.
On Thursday this week I had a workout with a local radio host who is also a model, a nationally recognized podcaster and more. We worked out with my trainer at The Fitness Loft while her crew filmed us. They were shooting video and photos to promote an upcoming Operation Melt event.
On Saturday, August 24, I will be interviewed for an upcoming episode of You Inc (her show & podcast). The interview will occur in front of a live audience (you are all invited) at The Fitness Loft. The interview will focus on how each of us are the managers of our own lives and can build the life we want. It will focus heavily on how I used project management to transform my life and will talk about my book.
A little overwhelming: yes. A little imposter syndrome: maybe. But I really believe in my message so bring it on!
But that is just the point I am making today. I would probably not have had the courage or confidence to make something like this happen before my fitness journey. I definitely did not have a message that I was so passionate about or this calling. That can all be traced back to making that decision.
On top of that, I wrote a freaking book! Talk about stepping outside my comfort zone. I took the time to tell my story and share my approach in order to help others. There was absolutely a portion of the book writing that was because I was proud of my accomplishments but it was mostly an attempt to be of service to others.
This is all just scratching the surface of how much my life has changed in the past couple of years. Just wait to see what the next year brings! I haven’t ended my fitness journey by any means. I also haven’t stopped writing and don’t plan to stop at one book. Plus the Operation Melt message and business are just getting started!
Before I wrap it up today I want to mention another special milestone. Today is our 18th wedding anniversary. 18 years ago I married my best friend and that still remains my best decision ever. Happy anniversary Liz, I love you so much!
Thanks for reading and please keep following my adventure!
