Power...

One of the things that I have been working in is to discover the fit person inside of me. I have come to the realization that she is in there. She is fit. She is confident. She is bold. Now, I just have to get out of the way and let her shine.

This past week was filled with success and failure. I am still really struggling to make positive choices related to my diet and overall fitness. Now, don't misunderstand, I made more positive changes than negative choices. I am still making progress. I have tried to replace most of my sweet tea with water. I only had tea four times this week. I am trying to cut back on the amount of sugar and cream in my coffee...uh, that is DIFFICULT!!! I am trying to balance my meals by eating more veggies and smaller portions.

This has also been a good week for me. I am starting to make real connections to the people that I am on this journey with...I posted on facebook about having more friends in the Granbury area.  Before Camp Gladiator, I had a handful of friends here. Now, I have many. I bumped into one of the girls from camp yesterday while I was waiting to have lunch with a friend. It made my heart happy that she recognized me in something other than my sweats (HA!).

Change is not easy for me. I have been okay with things being the way they are for way too long. Same hair style, same clothes, same friends...you get the picture. Change makes me uncomfortable. I like knowing what to expect. Well, I have discovered change is necessary. The way I have been doing things is not working. I was getting bigger and bigger and my life was out of control. My world has been in chaos for several years. Something interesting happened...I decided that I was going to make one change...a haircut and Bethany decided that she was going to go with me. I can't exactly tell you when she busted down my walls, but I can tell you that she managed to get past my defenses. She is not just my coworker, not just my trainer (those are just benefits), she is my trusted friend. She boldly speaks truth into my life and helps me see that I am worth fighting for.

Last night, I was able to see that the things I deal with are not unique. Confidence comes from God and believing that we are special. The person we are able to see may not be the person we should really see.  There is POWER in the ability to speak truth into someone's life and help them to see past the junk in their way. I want to be powerful. I want to help people see that they can. I want to inspire folks to get up and try. I cannot do this without change.

Tonight, I will put on my exercise pants (with the shorts Scott bought me over them), my running shoes, and my white Foam Glow 5k t shirt and set out to change into the bold, beautiful, strong person that I am supposed to be. A 5k is not very far, really, but it is significant. I will start as the Kristy Stuart that shows up and I will finish as the Kristy Stuart that has conquered another step in her journey to be a new, more powerful person!

What will you do today to find that powerful person that lives in you?

I am praying that you find the courage to get up and become the best you possible. I believe in you!

Be blessed!