What a difference a year can make!!
One year ago today, I made the decision to transform my body and my life! And, just between you and me…My goal has been met! 
As I look back over the past year, I am amazed, humbled, overwhelmed, and shocked! Yes…SHOCKED!! Do you know how long I’ve waited for this? Of course you know, because you’ve been there too! More than once over the last year, I felt the urge to throw in the towel. Motivation comes and goes…I’ve had good days and I’ve had bad days…some REALLY bad days. Some days I didn’t want to get up and eat something clean and go to the gym. But here’s the kicker: it was working through those bad days that made all the difference for me.
You see, it’s easy for me to workout and eat right when I’m feeling motivated! Don’t you feel that way? I wake up, look at myself in the mirror, step on the scale (grrrr…), and like what was happening. Those days, it’s easy to stick with a plan. But, Lord help me on my bad days. GOODNESS GRACIOUS! When I was feeling low because the scale wasn’t moving (grrrr…) or my clothes weren’t getting loose fast enough or I ate like crap the day before…yeah, those were bad days. And those are the days when it is even more important for me to make it happen! If I can work through those tough days, I know I can succeed at ANYTHING!!
God has brought me to a remarkable place. He has allowed me to transform my body and my mind. He has brought into my life hundreds of amazing friends (that’s you!) who encourage me and motivate me! He has shown His power to me over and over and over again. I can not help but thank Him and give Him all the praise!
I cried a bucket of tears last night. They were tears of humility and tears of joy. My truest desire is that I can, in some small way, encourage you to let go of all that is hindering you and press on! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT!!
Go stand in front of the mirror. Look at yourself and say this: "I am a beautiful creation. My body is a temple and it deserves nothing but the best. Today will be full of challenges and I am ready for them. If I mess up, I will deal with it and I will move on. Because God is in control and He has my life in His hands."
Your body is a temple. Train accordingly. (taken from a Life Fitness ad.)
March 2, 2008 at 4:53 am
Great blog girl!
and cingrats on your transformation, you look amazing!
March 2, 2008 at 5:26 am
Great inspiring blog! I’ve just started my transformation, hope that I can have as good of results a year from now. Keep up the great work!
March 2, 2008 at 5:31 am
Congrats on meeting your goal! You look great and you’re very inspiring!
March 2, 2008 at 7:58 am
I am not sure what it was, but something you wrote touched me. I have fallen off the wagon for the past week, and was so disappointed in myself. I had three great weeks, and then I was suddenly struck with the insatiable munchies. My one cheat day turned into a week. Yikes. Thank you for posting your year anniversary message it has inspired me to get on track, and to realize that I can glorify God through the transformation of my body. God bless you!
March 2, 2008 at 3:39 pm
You are right, it is those challenges that make us stronger. I will be celerating my first year leading a more fitness-oriented lifestyle and the changes in my mind, body and spirit have been incredible. Thanks for this blog, I’ll definitely be returning to it from time to time.
March 2, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Fantastic post!
I absolutely agree with everything you wrote - I am going to bookmark this for when I have a rough day. Thank you for sharing this with us!
March 2, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I am glad you’re one of my friends. I’m so proud of all that you have accomplished. Kim you are an inspiration. Good luck in making the body transformation business a career. When you teach others to transform their lives you’ll be sharing such a powerful gift. Way to go Kim.
March 2, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Amen
March 2, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Kim, Thanks for choosing to make a positive difference and for being a source of motivation for others….Congrats on meeting your (Yearlong) goal: Nice job!
March 2, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Very powerful blog. Great transformation. Thanks for being on this site.
March 2, 2008 at 5:28 pm
What a beautiful and heartfelt post. Thank you for reminding us all that falling off the wagon is not the end of the world. What is the end of the world is to stay on the floor and not get to one’s feet again. I’m printing this post out and posting it on my bathroom mirror so that I can read it every day.
March 2, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Kim, that was by far one of the most inspirational posts I have read. I’m SO happy for your accomplishments. I was going through one of those unmotivated times, and your post has reminded me that with Him, ALL things are possible. You rock!
March 3, 2008 at 12:20 pm
WOW! This is my first time on your page and you look amazing and loved your blog - it was great. Keep up the good work.
March 10, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Kim, I am with ya on this one! Congrats!!!!