My Body

I have had some serious body image issues lately. I keep thinking, "I work out so hard. I eat so well (for the most part!) I have educated myself. I have gotten out of my comfort zone. But will I ever LOOK like it?"

Artistry

I felt compelled to share this. I don't feel the need to share my own thoughts or feelings. I think this quote is best left to personal interpretation.

Friendship

Our Deepest Fear

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

-Marianne Williamson

7 Days

Monday, June 17, 2013: 

I took an at home pregnancy test. It was positive. After eight months of trying and three months of hormone treatments, I was PREGNANT! June 17th was an exciting day :) I made a few phone calls and told a few of my most favorite people. But I didn't tell my husband.

Do You Like Clint Black?

Do you like Clint Black? 

I sure like Clint Black. 

Don't stop reading if the answer was no. This was just inspired by a song.  

I'm Proud Enough to Do THIS:

From the time I started forming memories until I was 20 years old, I was SKINNY.

I am Touched

Today I received a text from a friend saying I inspired her. "Thank you for the push", she said. "You're one of a kind." 

A week ago, I received a Facebook message from a friend's sister. "Since I am following you on Instagram and I see all of your posts, I just wanted to let you know that I think you are awesome. You are an inspiration to me! Just when I think about picking up something that isn't good for me I usually check instagram and see one of your posts. I am really trying to turn my life around." 

Another friend commented on my photo documenting a family bike ride. "Rachael you look amazing!! Great job you motivate me every day to go to the gym when I see your posts! Thanks."

A while back, I posted this on my Facebook. I got so many "atta girls" and a few jokes. But I mean it. I am not sorry that I check in at the gym or show off pictures of my food, juices and smoothies. This is important to me. This is my life. 

Learning that I am inspiring people has touched my heart. I cannot express my joy in knowing I have impacted someone's life and fitness/weight loss journey. 

Hubs said to me, "Way to go, baby. Changing the world one life at a time." 

I'm not, by an means, tooting my own horn or patting myself on the back. Truth be told, I do this for me. I document my workouts, check in at the gym and share photos of my meals because I LOVE when people "like" it. I LOVE when people comment and tell me how good my food looks, how undesirable my juices look, make jokes or just cheer me on. I'm not an attention addict, but it fuels my fire. 

So, for people that are annoyed by me: I'm not sorry. I do this for me. And, as it turns out, I AM changing lives. 

G'Day ;)