Another Goal Achieved

Well it's been three weeks since my competition.  A lot has happened physically and emotionally.  My body is still adjusting to the "after" affects of comp/show prep.  I got hit a little harder as we had a wine passport the weekend after my show.  My mind thoroughly enjoyed the time, my body hated all the crap being put into it.  It responded by swelling up and I paid for it a couple days after.  Then we flew to Austin.  My body did a little better, but to be honest it was TOUGH trying to eat decent in Austin where every meal is full of hearty, meat, sauce, sodium.  I had an amazing time with my hubby and we both needed to escape and hang out with good friend.  Mentally, I needed this adult hubby time.  Physically my body need more time in between show and normal life.  It's just a reminder for me to stay on track.  I have had a few ups and a few more downs watching my body get back to "normal".  The hard part is I tend to forget what "normal" looks like after holding show weight for so long.  Now is the time I am finding my balance and I am getting there.  The process of preparing for a show, all that it entails is easy for me in comparison to the after show affects.  Again, thank GOD I have my supportive hubby for me to lean on, crash on, and bounce back from.  We all tend to be hardest on ourselves and I need to remind myself that what I look like is normal, healthy and be thankful I have two arms, two legs and functional moving body to continue do what I love doing.  Speaking of doing what I love doing I am now a certified personal trainer.  I have been studying my booty off, when I was working it, and took my NASM exam last Friday and PASSED.  I am so excited to start this new advantage and share my love for being fit.  I can't wait to help people reach and achieve their healthy goals whatever they may be.  I could not be more happier in life right now.  Feels good for me to work so hard for something I wanted so much, and have such a passion for, and achieve my goal.  Remember this: You are NEVER to old to make ANY dream or goal real.   Go out there and make it happen.