What motivates me.....

Okay, so yesterday was a "Rest Day" which is mega lame....so I really have nothing to blog about workout wise.  But...during all my free time, I really starting thinking about this process and how amazing people have been with their comments and positive feedback and telling me that by me sharing my experience, I am motivating them...that really has touched me.  It also got me to sit down and really reflect on what and who motivates me, and thats what I would like to share in this blog....

Well, first and foremost...GOD and my family are my biggest motivators and supporters...so..Amen to them!!!

I am very blessed to have many people that help me grow, teach me lessons and keep me on a positive path....and I definitely dont want to downplay what those people mean to me in my life, but I want to focus on one special motivator.....Let's call him "Mr. Burch"

I have become somewhat of an open book with my struggles regarding my body and workouts...but the behind the scenes person that really inspires me is my husband.  A mega hottie for sure, but has also struggled with losing weight for a long time.  Since he is a guy, he obviously has that irritating ability to stop drinking soda for a day and drop 8 lbs...but as far as a consistent weight loss/management program, he hasnt had much success.  He is DEFINITELY a hard worker....he has come such a long way with the help of RSF and has even learned the skills to push his own limits while working out on his own...I am mega jealous!  But he still hasnt been able to achieve the results that he has been fighting for.  For personal reasons, just before I began this challenge, Lane and I decided to stop drinking.  WOOHOOOOO!!!! If you know us, you know that is quite the challenge....not like we are alcoholics or anything, but we enjoy our glass of wine or couple beers during a football game.  However, this year we are really focusing on the priorities in our life and getting healthy in order to embrace our blessings.  Lane also, by default, committed himself to the same type of strict meal plan that I am following in my transformation challenge......what a trooper he is.  Lane, unlike myself, has stayed positive thru his trials and that is what truly motivates and inspires me.  He seeks guidance rather than throwing in the towel and giving up.....which is exactly what he did this last weekend.  He realized the current plan he was on was not working and asked for help.....asked for direction and a new plan. 

Well, yesterday was Day 1 of his new "plan" and it couldnt have started on a better day....my "Rest" day, because I had the privilege to just watch him and embrace what a dedicated hard worker he is. 
I am sure he didnt like the fact that "Trainer Jill" came out and all I was doing was yelling at him to do more reps and making him stop and pose for my pictures.....but I am sure thankful I got to witness him fight thru the pain because of his dedication to try something new.

So.....Here's to you honey...I am so proud of you! And yes of course I HAD to post your pics.