In the past, my changes were too extreme and not realistic, but now I am managing things better and continuing day by day to get a little bit better.

 

I hadn’t realized how out of shape I was until I started the Fitmania challenge, but it was a pretty rude awakening for me.  While I have struggled through some injuries that have held me back a bit, I certainly feel that I am on the right path to being healthier.  I have more energy during the day and am more conscious of what I eat and how to better manage my portions.  I have not made a 180 degree turn in my lifestyle, but I am OK with that.  In the past, my changes were too extreme and not realistic, but now I am managing things better and continuing day by day to get a little bit better.  The path to better health and fitness is a marathon for me, not a sprint and that is a much more manageable approach for me.  I know I could have done better in the Challenge than I did, but I am also OK with the results that I have.

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