Exercise Career??

I've been praying recently about what I really want to do with my life (as in job/career) once my kids begin going to school.  I've really been into my fitness classes and making sure I am getting in shape (heck I only want to keep up with my kids when they're running rampant around the park).  There's no doubt that I have had a hard time coming to terms that my body has changed so drastically since having kids.  I love my body now, but initially after I had my oldest (who is only 3), I definitely struggled coming to terms with my new shape.  And I know many of my family and friends would state that I'm skinny so why am I aggravated?  Well, I have different problem areas.  Areas that never were an issue before kids have suddenly were weird shapes after.

My girlfriend actually has inspired me.  I've never had an issue with indulgence eating.  In fact, I've had an issue with eating in general where I'd typically skip a meal because I'd forget or had better things to do.  Just ask my dad.  I'm fairly certain my parents thought I was anorexic as a child.  But my friend, we continually say that God put us in each other's lives for a purpose, has shared with me her own personal struggle of comfort eating as opposed to eating to benefit her body.  God has blessed us with these bodies, not to over indulge in food and gluttony, but to take care of them!  I'd love to help other women, specifically moms, come to a similar realization with their own eating habits and bodies.

I decided to get my LeBarre certification after my exercise trainer, Heather, owner of Sweat Like a Girl (she's A-M-A-Z-I-N-G) made an off-hand comment for me to get it.  I love ballet, though my body was never designed for it (awesomely long legs but too top heavy), and LeBarre is an awesome workout for the non ballerina.  But it got me thinking.  I have always enjoyed dance and exercise.  I'd love to work with women who are pregnant or new moms and help them come to love their bodies, no matter what shape or size they become.  Because becoming a first time mom is so emotionally overwhelming, it can be a harsh reality that your body is no longer what it was at 17.  Sure, you know it happens, but doesn't it typically happen to other people?  That stuff doesn't happen to you!

So, maybe this is a path to venture down.  No matter what, I'll trust God will lead me where He wants me and where I'm needed.