So I was cleaning out my sock drawer and found a piece of paper with the date October 23, 2008. On it was written my stats. You know, my weight, waist, hip.bust size, etc. Almost 3 years later my Before stats have become the goals. Instead of going down I have only gone up, in weight, waist, hips, everything. I realize that this happens to women after 40. I'm 48. But does this mean that we should just live with it? I say NO.
On the back page of my SHAPE magazine is a picture of Elle Macpherson, looking fabulous in a teeny, tiny bikini. She is 48. Of course she is a former supermodel who has been paid to stay in shape. Just because I am not being paid, does that mean that I should not care about my body? I say NO.
Two years ago Valerie Bertinelli was a frumpy 48 year old. Now she is HOT IN CLEVELAND, a fit and healthy 50 year old woman who looks better than ever. I'm no supermodel or actress, but do I really want to keep up with an un-healthy lifestyle and eating habits? I say NO.
It's time to make some changes.
If you know me, you know that I've never actually been what you'd call fat. I was very skinny most of my life but I've never been in great shape. That changes NOW! I have no time and no money. What I do have is a love of life and a great love for my family. I don't want to just grow old. I want to be the best I can be and have the best life that I can with what God has given me. So I'm gonna lay it all out there, pictures and all. This is my journey from 48 and Frumpy to Fit and Fabulous Fifty!
