Today isn't a good example since I'm not exercising till my gums feel better (had some gum grafts last week), but in the larger picture, the way my clothes fit, the muscle tone I now have in my arms, and am starting to see in my legs, and the strength I've gained, is a result of continued effort.

Sadly, that wasn't a concept I'd embraced much in life. I don't know why because I'm from a family of hard workers. Can-do people who pick themselves up and keep going.

My grandfather is a self-made man. He scrapped and scraped for everything, and didn't quit. Somehow I missed the memo, or missed out on those genes.

I'm looking back on a pattern in my life -- not pushing myself, not always doing my very best, not sticking with something when it got hard. It isn't pretty, and I'm not proud. And, I know I can do things differently.

Doing Focus T25, 21-Day Fix, and PiYo have gradually changed my physical appearance. More importantly, they've changed my mental attitude. I'm seeing the negative patterns I've had for far too long, and working on reprogramming with positive energy and direction.

I feel like I have a lot more work to do internally, but I like the progress I've made.
When I look back over the past year, I'm hopeful about where I'll be this time next year based on the changes I've experienced in the last 12 months.

Thank you Beachbody!