When Will You Search For The Hero Inside Of Yourself?

Last night was my first Booty Camp experience and I loved every minute of it!
Recently I got back to the gym for the first time in about a year and in 10 weeks I dropped 30lbs – so I thought I was in pretty good shape. I was very confident going into the Booty Camp class – but WOW, it was a challenge! I’m officially addicted and already planning on doing the 8 week session when it opens in June! Oh, I have a wonderful partner too – my mom!

A hero is distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility and strength; Admired for their Achievements and extraordinary qualities. My mom is my hero- For being my best friend, for always being there, for never giving up on me and for putting up with me - Basically I love her for all her love, trust and support.

I realize that this time in my life has tested me a great deal and as I bring back the focus onto myself I am starting to recognize my own potential. In April, despite the significant and life altering changes that took place in my life, I managed to [informally] graduate (I have NO more academics!). I had started my bachelors degree in 2006 and after 2 years I wasn’t sure if I was heading in the right direction, anyways I decided to “fast-track” the Child and Youth Worker Program (a 3 year program) and I completed it in 16 months (16 BRUTAL months) I am starting my final placement (taking place in a closed custody facility from May to August – and then officially I’m a graduate!). Anyways, my point to my story is that this is a success that I need to accept and embrace. The last couple years have tested my every ability and somehow I have made it through! I’ve been way too focused on my perceived failings that I had forgotten who I was. I’d like to believe that I am a woman of monumental courage and resourcefulness; a woman of extraordinary caliber and exceptional personal stature. So somewhere inside of me lay all the best qualities of a hero and I have shown those qualities many, many times but because I was blind to them it made it much easier for others not to notice or acknowledge them. There’s a hero inside of me (and YOU!) so now I am going to start treating myself and that hero with respect and trust – and I’ll be sure to see that hero much sooner than I could possibly believe.

I am LOVING this challenge. I have a vision board AND a 25 reasons board! They take up my whole dresser and its right in front of my mirror!

Here are my 25 Reasons:
1. I want to feel confident
2. I want to ROCK booty shorts
3. I want to become stronger mentally and physically
4. I want to make myself proud
5. I want to get rid of my cellulite
6. I want to transform my body
7. I want to look fit and sexy
8. I want to ROCK a bikini
9. I want to improve my flexibility
10. I want to improve my cardio endurance
11. I want to learn to run
12. I want to fall head over heels in-love with my body
13. I want to look FABULOUS for my 25th Birthday (August 8th)
14. I want a flat stomach
15. I want to prove people wrong – I CAN do this and I WILL
16. I want to inspire others
17. I want to be the best I can be
18. I want to eat healthy
19. I want to push my body to the limit
20. I want to exude confidence
21. I want to love my body
22. I want to feel comfortable in my own skin
23. I want to feel strong and healthy
24. I want to look great in whatever I wear
25. I want to have a curvy, sexy, strong, fit body that I can be proud of.

Stay positive and focused ladies =)

xox
Crystal