Your REAL friends will be there...

I believe that everyone is in your life for a specific reason. It's not by chance or some crazy, random coincidence.... it's because they are supposed to be there. The person you call when you need to vent about something may not be the same person you call when you're planning a trip to Vegas.. and that's ok! That's the beauty of friends and family - you are there for them just as they are there for you. That's how you maintain friendships, or any type of relationship for that matter. You understand each other... which leads me to the title of this blog - REAL friends and family will be there.

(I laughed to myself when I typed "REAL" because I didn't think about the word play until I saw it on the computer screen.)

I've wanted to compete for about two years now, and I never did it because............... well, I don't know why. Lack of motivation, making excuses, not wanting to invest the time... ?? I guess... Anyways, I made up my mind that I was going to give this my ALL about a week before the Nspiration camp on Feb. 27th. Maybe that's a little late for a first timer, maybe not. We'll see at the Lonestar : )

Each day I'm learning more about myself and about the people around me. It's crazy how some supportive some people are, and even more crazy how UNsupportive some people are.

I am not asking for everyone in my life to understand why fitness is important tome, to hire a trainer immediately, or to move into the nearest gym, I'm simply asking them to be supportive.

Is that too much to ask? I think not.

Put as simple as possible - Do I have will power? Yes. Do I want you to put a bag of chocolate covered pretzels and a beer on my desk at work? No.

Staying positive is always the best route to take - after all, "SIMPLICITY IS THE KEY TO BRILLIANCE" - but sometimes it's a hard pill to swallow.

Thank you - REAL - for being there and letting me express this when I need it.

I know I'm not the only one out there....

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Comment by Caleb Neetz on March 10, 2010 at 2:35pm: good deal! cant put it any better

Comment by Jessica on March 9, 2010 at 8:41am: Thanks (everyone) for the support! Yesterday I was asked "WHY are you doing this?" which is confusing to me because I think the real question should be "why WOULDN'T you want to do this?" ..... Would a football team practice every day and never play a game? Absolutely not! Setting a goal and kicking your butt to achieve it can be hard but it's always worth it in the end : )

Comment by Kai on March 9, 2010 at 8:22am: Awesome post Jessica!! Keep that awesome attitude!! See you at the Lone Star!!

Comment by Fentris Lane on March 9, 2010 at 7:58am: So true Jessica! Stay focused on your goals and the negative people just disappear.

Comment by Quan Ngo on March 9, 2010 at 5:04am: Very well said indeed.........It's simple, just "out-will" the f*&k out of everyone every minute of the day in and out of the gym. Sounds like you have the drive and the will power so the rest is cake...Stay positive. As someone once told me, having a negative thought is like sitting in a rocking chair, it'll occupy your time but get you nowhere. All the best and good luck at the show!!! You'll do just fine.

Comment by Kym Montijo on March 9, 2010 at 1:25am: No girl--- YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE!!!! I'm right there with you!!!! I understand your pain... and remember every single one of those people out there that don't understand and don't support are those that don't have it in them to do what you do... they themselves are the one filled with fear that don't understand that the Fears of Life is the key nutrients to true success--- Mentally, Emotionally, and most importantly: Physically. You have the mind set, now don't let it go, cause you have a fellow gal here in the same boat that pushes harder and harder everyday. As a great man said-- It's NOT a Hobby, Its a WAY of Life--- (Thanks Caleb Neetz)... Girl you got it and you have REAL FRIENDS to back you!!!