Ain't nobody got time for that...
Hey, girl (Ryan Gosling)
Eyebrows on fleek
We got lit
Anything with the word "adult" or "adulting"
Bye, Felicia
Listen, Linda...
I don't always..., but when I do...
Turnt up
Flying through the sky, Little Einsteins (oh wait, that's just in this house...)
...and, of course, my favorite: the struggle is real.
I'm sure I'm missing so many more quotable quotes, but I'm not necessarily ashamed of that. Why do I love "the struggle is real"? Because it resonates with me, like it does everyone else. All wit and humor aside, I feel that people look at me and forget that it takes work and effort. I love me some food, y'all, and I just discovered Netflix last year, so yeah...it takes a lot of work for me not to become a lesson on sloth and gluttony.
In short, I've always struggled with body acceptance, I've been multiple sizes, I've had multiple lifestyles, and even though it would be so easy for me to throw up my hands and surrender to St. Taco Bell, I can't fully give up. I've not been my best the past couple of months, and I've made terrible decisions knowingly. I've just been like, "meh, I know what I need to do; I just don't feel like it right now." And boy, does it show! Everyone is like, "I don't see the problem. You look fine." That's all well and good. I'd hate for people to be like, "Whoa....what happened to you??? Did your insides explode?! Is there any food left in the world?" People can be sweet. But when I start talking about how I need to get my act together, it always turns into a conversation where people comment on how I can eat anything, that I'm naturally small because of my short stature, I can't possibly understand what it's like to be unhealthy, so on and so on. That is so not true.
I get it. People meet the me now, not the me that I hide or have hidden. But I have been there; I am still there. I have to be mindful every single day. I can't miss workouts. I have to fight temptation like a cat staring at the new blinds. Not today, Adalida, not ever!! It's never easy for me, it's never second nature, and it's never one perfect fix. Some people can find the magic solution that helps them maintain a healthy lifestyle; I, however, am in the front seat of a roller coaster. It is what it is.
The constant through everything, though, is that I absolutely LOVE helping people during their healthy lifestyle journey. I recently gave the idea of making it a full time career more than just a second thought. I feel like I am relatable: I have succeeded, I have failed, I am covered in cellulite, I now I have my little kangaroo pouch that comes from motherhood and improper abdominal exercises, I still love fried cheese and diet soda, I think wine is lovely, and I always have such a great want to help people. Believe me when I say that I totally get it when you say the struggle is real. I struggle every single day. But I'd much rather struggle than give up. I get results. "Well, Abigail, that's easy for you to do; you're not working this year." Nah, I got results when I was working a full time job, a part time job, had a baby when my husband was stationed overseas, cared for the baby when he was stationed overseas again, maintained a decent house with four animals, and orchestrated a move to another state. I hate to be corny, but if I can do it under those circumstances, anyone can find their own level of success.
I know it can be intimidating. I know it can overwhelming. I know it can be daunting. I know it can be scary. I also know that it is completely worth it. I'm here to help. Resolution season is upon us...seriously, when is there a better time to start?
This week has been great: I've been mindful of food options, portions, and snacking. I've been taking my three favorite supplements every day and feel amazing. I'm giving myself two months to get back to my June body, and I know I'll do it. However, that doesn't mean I want to do it alone. Anyone wanna join me...?
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