When You Finally Get There

So many times I get on Spark People I read about people’s amazing journey’s through fitness. I read about the triumphs and struggles of every day people accomplishing amazing results. During this journey everyone has individual goals. Most people want to look a certain way, lose a certain amount of weight or inches. They focus on what they want to become and fight like crazy to accomplish it. It is so inspiring to read these stories because it gives everyone hope. When you combine hope and desire you create an inspiring mixture so powerful it resonates throughout all those that are lucky enough to be around it.

The reason I am writing this is because we never hear from the people that have reached the point they were once aiming for. I am by no means perfect and will never be or intend to be. The one thing I have done is reached the body I have always wanted. I know for me that I would always look in those fitness magazines and dream of what it would be like to look like those guys. You dream for the 6-pack, nice legs, etc… The funny part is I noticed my body changing but I never realized that I looked good until one of friends started asking me for advise. Then the compliments came.

I want it to be known I have been fairly shy and had very little self-confidence my whole life. That has really changed over my total transformation period. Without being cocky you can still be confident in what you have worked so hard for. I titled this “When You Finally Get There” because I wanted to share the feelings of exactly that.

First and foremost the best part about being in shape is all the compliments. You start to notice them when you start to change but they have been coming on a daily basis ever since. Most people don’t realize how something simple as, wow you look great, can feel. The best part is when your getting these types of reactions it only makes you want to work harder. Motivation now shifts to losing weight to maintaining or looking even better!

The compliments are great but the best part about getting there is being fit. That may sound confusing but being fit allows you to still enjoy the little things. Most people don’t realize that fit people indulge every now and then too. When your fit you can have a cheat meal once in a while and your body just gobbles it up. Your favorite pizza gets destroyed by your metabolism and never sees your waistline. The really crazy part is once you stop bad habits you never want to go back. You don’t miss all that junk because it isn’t a part of your anymore. The longer you go the longer you realize you don’t need or want it.

When I finally got there I realized that I was blessed. Blessed with the knowledge, desire, and strength to achieve anything I set my mind on. Having the body I have always wanted floods me with so many emotions I can’t but help share.

I know someday you will be writing this and sharing what happens when you finally get there.
God Bless,

Nick