Fitness has been my whole life since childhood. I had defined myself as an athlete at a very young age and knew that I would never quit, even when I became a mom. The funny thing about becoming a mom is...your life will forever change, more than you ever expected. I never knew that mothers could become depressed after their baby was born because it is such a proud moment in one's life. However, pregnancy and post-pregnancy hormones can wreck havoc on a woman's body, as I found out with post-partum depression.
In addition to overcoming this, I have had very serious Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) this year that I couldn't even get out of bed some days. I had lost a ton of weight (not from exercising), lost some of my hair, and had little to no energy (having no energy when you have three kids is torture). And recently I have been diagnosed with Celiac disease, so now I have to be extra careful in what I consume. However, it is nice to get an answer to what has been plaguing my digestive system this past year.
To be able to step out for a run today, almost brought tears to my eyes. I also felt more determined than I had ever been to conquer my first day of my training. I felt very focused and clear in what my goals were for the run. It didn't matter my time or pace. I enjoyed experiencing all the senses such as the heat of the sun, the scent of the plants and the feel of the breeze. I really wanted to soak in the moment. It was a great start to a 12 week training program. Las Vegas, I'm comin' for ya!
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