Independence Day! The 4th of July! A special day for our nation. This weekend I found myself reflecting on just what it means. We celebrate, have fun, spend time with family and shoot fireworks, but think about it, I imagine the patriots back in 1776 were excited, nervous and shaking in their boots! Can you imagine having that kind of bold courage? To want something so bad you are willing to lay it all on the line. For me its almost unfathomable, yet I am inspired by that type of determination.

I love that we have the freedom to choose how we spend this holiday and with whom. We have the freedom to thank God, our Creator and Father of all, for the blessings he gives us daily. We have the choice to accept life as it is or choose to continue to learn, explore and grow.

This weekend, I celebrated my own independence from illness, injuries, poor health, and my return to competitive running. I have chosen not to just accept things as they are, but to challenge traditional thought, seek answers and improve my health and my life! While racing the Firecracker 5K I was inspired by the thought that I had not only trained properly for this race, but I had fueled properly over the past several months. I had the strength and the energy needed to get very close to my goal. Yes, I still have some work to do, but I am confident that I am embarking on a successful return to competitive running.

  Are you tired of falling short of your goals? Is your health not where you want it to be and keeping you from reaching your full potential? Don’t settle. It doesn’t have to be this way. Small changes over time lead to big results! Just like I overcame my own health issues, YOU can too and I can show you how.  Leave a comment below and share what challenges are keeping you from becoming the healthy person YOU were meant to be and Living Life to the Fullest!