The Skinny on Shelly: Getting back on the bike

Journeys are often paved with rocky roads.....mine included. I have been making effort, but I have struggled a lot over the last year and my effort is not effective. I told someone recently I feel like I fell off my bike and I just need a little push, a little help learning to get on again.

I stated in my last post, I am not where I was physically or mentally, but I am not where I started either, and I know that my journey is not over!

April 2013/February 2015

I left crossfit in December and planned to workout at home. My husband and I agreed that I could do crossfit, if I worked enough hours to cover the cost....I wasn't able to do that (that's a long story). I felt convicted that I wasn't holding up my end of the bargain after having lunch with a friend and reading an article. Jesus was calling me to honor my husband and I wanted to be obedient....so I quit.

However.....that did not go so well. I felt completely lost on my journey. I spent hours researching diet plans, instead of listening to Jesus. I spent hours re-reading diet books, instead of listening to my body. I let ALL the diet voices throughout my life get in my head. I found myself feeling similar to the day I tried out for Extreme Weight Loss. I also found myself thinking I should try out again, but I couldn't. I have shown myself capable of weight loss at home, but can't leave my family. Tween years are to hard and my youngest kinda likes her mama. I just couldn't bring myself to try out.

I thought about crossfit again, but I still wasn't working enough hours and I feel like I need some one on one help to get me back on the bike and push me. In January I found someone. I was very impressed with his response to my email. He has great insight into this journey I am on and is very encouraging.

Yall meet Adam:

Check out his website!!! http://loseinchesallen.com/

Did you check out his website?? Okay then keep reading! :)

I am thrilled to get to begin working out with Adam next week. I sold a few things, got a job, bought some new workout clothes and can't wait to get on a less rocky path.