As an agent of change and as part of this movement, it has become a mission of mine to invoke change in others.

Today while getting my hair done, I was talking to my stylist and she was asking about working out and what I have been doing. I explained a bit of the torture that are Josh's workouts and then told her that I am at the gym every morning at 5am, if she would like to join me for a spin class when I was done with my normal training she was more than welcome. After a little persuading, apparently I am good at this.. my fifth grade teacher wrote on my report card... "has the ability to get others to do things SHE wants... this is a bit scary for a 11 year old" she agreed to meet me for a spin class at 5:45 at my gym. She then said "well if I like the class then I will send you a message and maybe we can meet again". My response was... No need to send a message... We will just make a plan to meet every Thursday morning at 5:45 for class.

My journey to where I am now was a downhill spiral that took a long time. When I finally hit the bottom, I realized that there are others that are either at the bottom or are on their way down. I hope to stop those on the way down and help those that are there start there climb back to healthy. In the words of my daughters favorite person, Hannah Montana, "its not about how fast I get there, its not about what is waiting on the other side, its the climb!" My climb will include invoking change in others that have a desire to change, but might need help getting their climb started.

Although my climb has begun, it has had some rough spots. I am stronger in mind for sure and my strength in my body is coming along. Sometimes the thought crosses my mind that working on a downward spiral would be easier, but I think about the example that I am setting and I do not want anyone to see me as an example of anything but someone who is healthy, strong and positive.

Agent 004