Hello readers… yes I know it’s been a while. I guess you could say I’ve had a bit of writer’s block.

In any case, maybe it’s the holiday cheer (or Fuller House season 2) that’s making me feel all nostalgic and sappy but I just wanted to take some time and reflect on this past year. Even with it’s ups and downs I have to say that I am pretty pleased with my 2016.

No, I haven’t met my weight loss goals. No, I’m not pregnant. And no, I didn’t find the fountain of youth. 

But what I do have is even more gratitude, love and appreciation for some pretty amazing friends and family who have been there for me through one of my biggest mental growth spurts, whether they know it or not.

Even though I am not where I want to be physically, I am taking each day as it comes and working to not be so hard on myself. I’m very lucky to have an awesome gym family right there with me through every burpee, crunch, deadlift and “Go. Get. Go.”. 👊💪

Even though I’m not pregnant yet, I still have hope that we will one day have our little miracle. And I am beyond thrilled to have welcomed our new niece into our family not too long ago. 

And even though I didn’t find the fountain of youth, I have learned to embrace turning the big 3-5 and accept that I’m not getting older, I’m getting better. 😘

So thank you, my amazing friends and family for listening and being there and for helping me find some peace and clarity this year.

Have a very Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa or Happy whatever else it is you may celebrate… and a very Happy New Year!!

Cheers!

Xoxo Jayme