POST #100!!!!!

Wow...100 posts on this blog as of today. I can't believe it. I started this blog a while ago with a different title and train of thoughts. Lately I've gone through my old posts and am realizing how much has changed in my life and about me since my first post on January 10, 2010. I've made new friends who change my life for the better each time they think of me. I've ended one relationship that was hurting me and started a relationship that has made me happier than I could have ever imagined. I've laughed, cried, encouraged, and held hands with my family as we got word of my mom's breast cancer diagnosis and we fought by her side to beat it. I've lost weight, toned, started my own business, started training for my third marathon, am preparing to move to another state (again), and am so much happier and more driven than I was then. I've been so grateful for each comment I recieve here, each Facebook post in reaction to my posts, and each of you who have impacted my life because even though they may seem like small acts to you, each word, smile, or "like" is felt as encouragement, motivation, and love.

A few days ago, when I realized I would hit this milestone this week, I asked what you wanted to see as a blog post yet when I woke up the next morning I realized I needed to save those ideas for another time and today I need to take time to express my gratitude.

Thank you.

Thank you for reading. For each comment. For your friendship. For being my "why" and holding me accountable. For passing on a link for or from my blog to a friend who maybe needed to see a piece of information or a particular phrase. For being patient and understanding when I didn't post regularly or my posts where mere thoughts as I struggled through some tough days, weeks, and months. The past year and a half was not easy by any means but I smile when I think back because I had more support and love in my life than I could ask for. I am truly blessed to sit on this side of this blog and share what I learn with you.

Thank you.

I don't think I will ever be able to express my full graditude for everything each of you has provided to me and I look forward to our journey together through the next 100 posts and beyond!

Still addicted and still sweating, eating, and repeating...with a blessed and love-filled heart and soul,
Gabriella