I've Been Bit And It Seems To Be Sticking Around

Well... well... well... it's been a long time. Doesn't mean I haven't thought about writing or that I had nothing to say. I actually have a legal pad with a few pages of thoughts for my blog. However, before I go into those, I thought it was important to update you on some things while I've been away.

First, I haven't retreated back to bad habits. I'm still on this mission of total wellness. Since my last post in November 2015, so many things have happened including some new opportunities.

My dad & I (11/15)

During the month of November I experienced a real emotional roller coaster when my dad suddenly become sick and was admitted into the hospital. For a minute there, things were life threatening and for me things became REALLY emotional.

However, I kept believing in God and took to the road with my running instead of turning to food. It was during my runs where I found moments of peace and God was able to minister to me through that tough time.

Dad fixing dinner for my niece (11/15)

And boy was I glad that I didn't turn to food, because within a week my dad was back home and up cooking for my niece's birthday.

Once I got past that curve ball life threw, I took to committing to establish a routine that I could maintain so that I wouldn't fall back into old habits when school started. I know there are many of you who understand the battle of balancing life when you have several commitments such as work and school.

After I made that commitment, I was bit. Bit by something that would change my life forever and that has required the love and support of my family and friends. I was bit by the running and healthy living bug. Yep, you read that right... THE RUNNING & HEALTHY LIVING BUG!

Early morning run after the rain.

Night run after a long day and I'm still smiling.

This wasn't some phase, it had rooted into a lifestyle change. I developed a routine that had me running more regardless -- early mornings or late nights, this chick was determined to get her miles in.

2016 Run Goals

As the new year started, I decided to up my commitment to keep me motivated once school started, so I created running goals for 2016. I also created a vision board to keep me inspired. A really nice idea from Pinterest.

Now, that school is well underway and I'm headed into week four, the pressure of balancing work and school, hasn't gotten to me. So far I'm maintaining an A average and I still haven't turned to food for comfort.

See, I told you I needed to get you caught up, it's a lot right?

Thankfully, it's a lot to push me into my destiny of being a whole person. Considering I've been dealing with this journey off and on for so many years, sometimes I wished I would've gotten bit a long time ago. But it's all good.... I'M BIT NOW and This is one bite that will last a lifetime!

Thanks for joining me again & I promise not to stay away so long next time.

LaWanda a.k.a. @Fattieontherun