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At the Starting Point

The past few weeks have been quite interesting.  There are certain stressful things that I don't have any control over.  But what I do have control over is myself --my actions, and thoughts. 

If you've never met me before, I want you to know that I've always been a planner, and most definitely very pragmatic.  I love making lists and having a feeling of accomplishment from the things I do and finish on time or ahead of schedule. Learning some news about my health awoke something in me that I never had before.

Just recently, I've was diagnosed with a health issue that would require me to change the way I look at my relationship with people in my life such as my family, friends and co-workers, my relationship with myself, and the way I view health and fitness. This really wasn't the wake-up call I was expecting but I have faith that this challenge came to me as a sign that things with me need to change. I'm hoping to come out of this, way stronger than what I'm feeling right now.

For starters, I have to take my own health very seriously from now on and that would require me to make a lifestyle change.  This change would have me be more active and change my eating habits.  And so, I am at the starting point on a journey that will require every ounce of energy I have, willpower, determination, and strength.  

The goal is to lose 30 pounds.  I remember a personal gym trainer once told me, "Losing the weight is actually the easy part.  Actually keeping it off and maintaining a healthy weight is the hard part." So, I apologize in advance, if the next few posts will be related to health and fitness since this will be something I will completely invest my time and thoughts in.  I am determined to lose the weight, get in shape, stay fit, take care of my body, eat healthy foods, and truly become the person I was meant to be.  

I hope you can join me in my journey and keep reading my blog as I slowly transform.  

I can tell you for a fact-- I'm ready for this! 

Thanks for reading, 
Mayra 

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