I miss feeling strong and confident in my body. I've been reading a lot about long-term health and it seems lifting weights is an important component to aging gracefully. I'm trying to figure out the balance of a healthy life, enriching food, fulfilling movement of the body, loving and supportive relationships.

It's so satisfying, Goals are easier for me to track and I like the intensity of lifting workouts. I must admit it feels pretty awesome to to feel like I belong in the wt. room. I had my second child 9 months ago and have some work to do to regain my strength and confidence. I want to feel comfortable in my body again and trust my athleticism. I find lifting helps my confidence, increases my speed and helps my clothes fit better!

My overall life goal with regards to my health is to be a well-rounded athlete. I've also found a lot of inspiration through this site: http://whatsbeautiful.ua.com/ I want my body to be functional and strong and to not judge it based on how I look but how I feel and what it can do.

Food is fuel, but it's also emotional, so I don't want to ignore that component. It seems a recipe for failure.I want to fuel my body and figure out how to nourish myself with food. Taking care of my physical needs and celebrating with healthy, beautiful foods.