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This is a discussion on 30th B-Day! within the Your Life in Photos forums,----- I posted this in my journal, but not everyone reads it... So, I thought I would spread a little inspiration ...
I posted this in my journal, but not everyone reads it... So, I thought I would spread a little inspiration to all.
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Yes, I am 30 today. It's a fact.
I was seriously traumatized as a child on my mother's 30th birthday due to all the old fart stuff my aunt used to send her. Over the Hill balloons, cards with horrendous things that would happen to her. I was convinced that 30 was old! OF course, everything past high school is old when you are seven.
So, this morning I reluctantly faced the mirror, pried my eyes open hoping not to see a head filled with grey hair nor a face covered in ridges.
Phew! My aunt was wrong. DEAD WRONG! None of the above. I shall not go out today and celebrate by buying my first packet of adult diapers. WOOHOO!!! Suck on that, Auntie!
Sorry. Just a weird childhood memory.
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Reality time....
Last year on my 29th birthday, I set a goal. I wanted to be in the best shape of my life by my 30th birthday. My whole life, I was always into being physically active. Aside from the years between my second pregnancy and my 29th birthday, I was always muscular and lean.
The one thing missing was the healthy part. I did NOT take care of my body the way it needed. I ate decent, but wasn't conscious of what went into my mouth on a regular basis. Never did I read labels, time my meals, balance my macros. I pretty much ate what I felt like and let genetics do the rest.
Then I really started to think about these genetics I was so boastful about. I thought about my parents, my brother, my aunts and uncles. None of them were lean and mean. None of them were natural athletes. In fact, all of my dad's siblings had heart or depression issues. Both of his parents died from heart disease.
Just whose genes was I carrying? I know that a chance encounter with the mailman doesn't come into play here because, well, I look exactly like my dad, as does my brother. So, who was I fooling but myself?
This legend I carried about perfect genes was a farce. As soon as I became less active, my figure started to go. I had to fix this, and do so quickly! I began reading about nutrition, how to balance my foods, what intake of macronutrients worked well for my body, and the hidden dangers of certain other foods. I began educating myself for the first on whole health, rather than just the physical aspect.
By the time I turned 29, I was back on track, though I hadn't really reached my goal. I kept pushing forward- set forth to reach this goal of optimal health by age 30.
So, here I am today. Thirty years old and looking better than ever. But, more importantly, feeling better than ever.
I plan to celebrate with a trip to the tanning salon, then the gym. Not veering from the average day. Though I will go out to dinner with my family tonight. Japanese Steak House here I come!
The lesson in all of this is to believe in yourself. The idea that a having children ruins your body, that the older you get, the less attractive you become... that the fat girl will always be the fat girl or that bad habits never leave. Those are just ideas. The reality of it all is that you control your own destiny. Don't just say you are going to do something. Go out and do it, never looking back, second guessing, or doubting your own abilities. Never become a victim of societal standards. Persevere!
I look at myself a year ago and don't even believe how far I have come. I used to think that beautiful bodies were made through years of training. I can tell you that I completely changed my body in eight months. That's it. Don't ever lose hope.
SORRY!! I missed everything yesterday due to late, late work schedule - but I still wanted to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADY! You look fabulous! You have done a great job in 8 short months, especially with everything else on your plate over the course of that time! You continue to give inspiration and hope to me for certain!
You're great on your 30th birthday. I love your spirit and word.
I hope on 40th b'day or even 50th, you'll still in spirit
Even it's bit late, i wanna say happy birthday
30th B-Day!
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