Wealth

You know how people say that being rich doesn't always equal to being wealthy? I feel the same about being skinny and fit-those terms don't always equal healthy.

I'm not on a quest to lose weight or get skinny (although I wouldn't frown upon those results) but on a quest to become a better, happier, and healthier woman. And in my opinion, the first place to start is attitude.

There have been times in my life when I feel my insides are smiling. It's a feeling of gratitude and thankfulness-even for unfortunate things. It is a feeling I am in love with.

Story time.....

My amazing mom was able to come spend Mother's Day with me this year. I was soo glad to have her! We hung out mostly-and took an occasional outing to the park, or the pier, or down the street to get a pedicure. I am so glad that we were able to spend so much time together-mostly talking. She told me that when she sees people out running or working out she hopes that they have gratitude for the air and for their lungs.

My mom has to have oxygen on her all the time. Her lungs don't work. They are crystallizing. Years ago my mom was a runner, a choir participant, her kid's biggest cheer leader-among other things. Now she has a hard time walking a few blocks because she looses her breath.

During our conversations, I became grateful for the opportunity I have to breath. I fell in love with a working body. I became excited to skip and jump and ride my bike-like when I was little-just because I am capable of doing those things.

Soooo I guess the moral of the story is being grateful makes my insides smile. And I have so much to be grateful for-including my working and somewhat curvy body! And my new found gratefulness makes me excited to use it, to play with it, and to take good care of it.

Harley Boy, me, and my mom on Mother's Day 2010

Health check

I have neglected my blog for months now-there has been an occasinioal post but nothing consistent. I guess I didn't feel like there was anything significant to write about-so I felt my blog lost meaning.

BUT!!!!!!!! DRUM ROLL please.............this weekend I committed to myself to write about a new and somewhat uncomfortable topic....

After experiecing some hard things the past few months and being inspired by a few people I have decided to dedicate a portion of my blog to my journey in becoming a better, more healthy Chelsea.

I'm not unhealthy but I'm certainly not as healthy as I should/could be. Thoughout the last several months the fact that my body is what I make of it has really set in. Throughout my life I have been around a lot of sickness. My parents have both fought, and are presently fighting, life threatening diseases. Being 'sick' has been a normal thing in my life. Watching my mom go through her most current battle has made me love myself and love my body more-and has made me want to take care of it better.

But lets face it, I don't want to get healthier just for my future. This weekend I went to Shea's wedding and I wasn't as comfortable in my awesome outfit as I would've liked. I have two more weddings to go to this summer and you can count on the fact that I will look and feel better!

There are other people who have motivated me to become healthier. My dad, who is a walking miracle, is a new triathlete. My sister Jess is competing in her first marathon in October. My girlfriend has ran several marathons. My friend Lindsey made a blog about her getting healthier adventure. http://milesyboy.blogspot.com/ which she started nearly a year ago-and man oh man! She has done a GREAT job!

I am going to copy Linds and document my goals, successes, failures, and positive changes I am making in my life.

So here is to a better and healthier and happier Chelsea. Check in for updates!