Ah Ha Moment - my why

This is probably the hardest blog I have ever written. So just know that when you read it, this is way outside of my comfort zone but change is not always comfortable. I've made excuses for the last 20 years. So, here we go. 

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Ever heard a comment that cut you to the bone. The one that knocked the wind right out of you? That comment that made you swear that you WOULD take action and change something? Well, I have. Here is it is in writing on my blog for the world to see (if I actually give the world the link that is :)). I am committed to make big changes in my health. I have been overweight has long as I can remember. Some years more than others of course, but now more than ever. As I write this I am thinking back to 1993, Micah Montgomery's high school graduation in Kerrville TX as the one time I can remember EVER wearing a size small. I can no longer tolerate this feeling of frustration and embarrassment about my weight. Yes, I have a lot to lose, but that doesn't make the need any less. I made the decision to do something about it and no longer just tolerate it on May 13,2014. It was the Monday after Mother's day and a date I hope I never forget. I started the 24 day challenge from advocare and committed to getting healthy. And I should say that luckily, I am generally healthy but being as overweight as I am qualifies me as unhealthy all by itself. You might be thinking, yeah sure or that you have heard this before and that's OK, cause you probably have. But this time is different. Very different. My weight started affecting my children and that is where I draw the line. They deserve to be able to go to school and be proud of me as their parent, not be hearing from others about how fat their mom is. I became intolerant the day she said "I love you how you are mom, I don't care what the kids say". I was shocked, I was angry and I was sad that MY choices were affecting her. At 10 years old this is happening. I expected that my kids would deal with bullies and the mean girls at some point, but I never imagined that I would be the reason. From that day forward, I made the commitment. It happened to line up with Rich's goals to get involved with advocare and start a business. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, so I think the stars aligned for both of us and advocare for a reason. We both ordered the 24 day challenge and started the next week (5/13). This is not about making money for me (it is for him cause he is sick and tired of being sick and tired) its about my kids being able to be normal 5 & 10 year olds and not have to ever be put in a situation that makes them feel they need to defend me or my weight. I own this body, I have a choice and I am more committed than ever to make changes.  It won't be easy, in fact it will be hard but IT IS WORTH IT. My kids are worth it.

The results so far are remarkable. Its the first time in a long long time that I am proud of myself. Its been exactly 2 months since we started this journey and I am happy to report that I am down 24 pounds and 12 inches! I know that its just the beginning, I know I have a long road ahead but I will not tolerate my old self a minute longer. Rich is down 20 pounds and 7 inches and is beginning to see his top 2 abs that have been hidden for years too. No more soda, sweet tea, coffee for either of us. That is a feat all in itself.

Advocare products have absolutely aided me in this journey, I am a firm believer that they work and are worth every single penny they cost. I have so much more energy and just feel better. I don't really know how else to describe it. And yes, I (we really) am still on product and will continue because I just feel better. If you haven't heard of advocare and want to learn more call me. This is not about selling anything, I am posting this cause its about accountability for me.

I am sure at some point someone will ask "why advocare?".....this is my why.

Laura