Mamavation & Chicago

  

There is just something about Chicago that I find so beautiful at night!  I grew up near Chicago and have so many fond memories.  Of course, I could focus on the not so fondness memories but I think it's healthier to stay focused on the good.  Now that I've finished my first week of the new year, I didn't lose any weight but I gained.  I gained in that my focus is on healthy and I'm still learning to not eat out of anger, sadness or stress.  I've gained a lot over the last year and for that, myself and my girls have benefited.

Last night, for example, the girls asked for almonds.  Big deal to some but almonds are great for you.  They could have asked for chocolate or cookies but they asked for almonds.  My four year old hijacked my apple on Saturday.  They ask for salads now and for being four and eight, I'm very proud because it's been my influence that has shaped them.  My 23 year old is in Georgia and she took what I have been focusing on over the last year and has incorporated it into her lifestyle.  I wasn't always a mom who focused on healthy eating and chose convenience mostly.  Single moms who work full time have trouble keeping it balanced if they were not raised or shifted to the healthy culture as how I was.

All has changed and I'm rearing to go.  After I write this, I will run my two miles and then proceed with continuing my healthy mamavation challenges of being the best that I can be.