I am embarrassed that my last post was March
2012!!! Of course that lapse of time represents the crazy (but great) changes
that have taken place in my life this past year. I remember this time
last year I had high hopes, the last half 2011 had been one of the most
challenging periods of my life. Personally there were many changes and in
many ways I struggled to find hope in the future. I remember ringing in
the year of 2012 with a dear friend, who had dealt with their own sadness in
2011, and we discussed the struggles of the past year. We both stood on
the cusp of the New Year with hope and expectation, believing that some how
this year would be better. Perhaps this year we would find healing,
direction, and a renewed sense of happiness? I am happy to say that 2012
has been personally a much better year for me! I had the privilege of
marrying one of the most wonderful women I know! She has encouraged me
and stood along side me as we weathered the storms of the past year, yes 2012
still had its share of storms!
So enough reminisce, right? I mean come on
Travis, this is a blog about health and wellness so why all the meandering down
the path of personal reflection?? :) Glad you asked that question!
It is because our health and wellness is all interconnected. You can’t
completely separate your physical goals from the entirety of who you are as a person! My personal weight loss and fitness goals suffered over the
past year. During my trials and troubles there were many moments that I
battled old habits such as my old nemesis of "comfort eating"!
There were many times that I didn't exercise, to be honest it felt like
to do so was giving way more energy than I had. The strange thing is that
when I would force myself to exercise I felt so much better! Yet even the
knowledge of that feeling wasn't enough at times to push me forward.
I share this because I always wanted this blog to
be confessional. I do not have all the answers and yes I still struggle
to maintain my own fitness and wellness goals. Despite losing over 230
pounds, it is continually a battle for me. Believe me, I know how hard it
is. This past year I saw moments where I pushed exercise out because I
was very busy. I was doing good things, things that I found satisfaction
in. One thing I have learned in this experience is that no matter whether
life is good or bad or in-between, it takes a concentrated effort to be
healthy. In 2013 I am renewing and increasing my own effort. I am always looking
for people to join me on this adventure! As always I welcome your emails or
questions.
Wishing you a Joyous and Healthy 2013
Travis
