a.p #1: starting lines

I’m jumping straight in to share my big idea and introduce this new project.

Right now, I’m not proud of where I am financially, physically, or emotionally. In 2024, I worked tirelessly to get myself into a better place. I found a love for running, which gave me pride and joy. It also helped me overcome food and other addictions, made me kinder to myself, and pushed me to be better.

But this morning, I had a hard conversation with myself and came to the realization: I’ve been holding onto the idea that I’m still that person. I’m not. I abandoned my fitness and lost sight of my goals. There are many excuses as to why, but honestly, I gave up on myself. I let negative thoughts back in, welcomed doubt and failure, and ended up back exactly where I didn’t want to be. But it’s brought me here:

This is my new starting line.

Crossing the finish line is rewarding, but being present in the journey is where the real growth happens.

To hold myself accountable and expand my content, I’m going to document this journey of bringing myself back to life. Alongside this blog, I’ll be filming and editing videos that show the highs and lows of my progress.

I’m both excited and scared. I’ve been here before. It’s confronting and uncomfortable. It takes strength and determination qualities I’m not sure I still have. But I have faith I will get there.

These updates will be called the ‘Accountability Project’. They’ll be shorter than my usual posts and will share lessons and progress on my way back to health and wellbeing. I’m still figuring out the details, but I can’t wait to share this experience with you.

This is just the beginning. This is the starting line.

Liz