Six years ago I was physically in the best condition and shape in my life, and what I now refer to my brain bleed as My Beautiful Heartbreak happened, and my life changed in ways that I could not have imagined! It has been a grueling process back, but I can honestly say that the happiness I felt six years ago is filling my soul again and I have been experiencing miracles, and doing things that I had given up on after the bleed! As many of you know a year ago I experienced more health challenges which resulted into two operations 29 days apart, and I knew that I had months of physical therapy ahead of me, and it felt like my body hated me! However, a loving God knew what was ahead and recognized that not only would I need the support from my husband, but knew that I strongly yearned and desired to have my physical strength back like I had six years ago so he put a lady from church into my path to help me achieve my goal! Her name is Marti and by profession she is a certified personal trainer. Marti came to my home with an eating and exercise plan. The eating plan I knew that I could do, but some of those exercises I was unsure of and was afraid of hurting myself, but I elected to follow the plan and trust Marti. I have been amazed of what my body can do such as walk out planks, low lunges and squats, and a variety of other exercises! I have felt so much stronger, and I feel like the bleed never happened! I have also recovered very nicely from my back surgery and total hysterectomy and have not regretted having those operations because they needed to happen so I was able to do all of these activities!! I'm unsure of how many inches or weight that I have lost because my friend and I talked about it and determined that Kirk would weigh me every two weeks, but was never to tell me the number. The same goes for food I don't count calories or points instead I eat within the guidelines of my eating plan and I eat what my body needs. This has been so helpful for me because I have gotten to know my body again, and to love how it feels! It has and continues to be a transformation physically, spiritually, and emotionally. I'm proud of my work and dedication and my choice to dance again in my life! I now realize that the past six years has been a gift to me because it has helped me recognize my strength, perseverance, and what an incredible person I am and I can do very hard things! It has also prepared me to help others and be a source of strength to them in their times of need! I am blessed!
