No time like the present to give yourself a present.

My birthday is in 2 days.

I’m going to be 44.

On my 43rd birthday, I looked like this:

In fact, for my last eight birthdays, this is pretty much what I looked like:

I felt the same way I looked.

Heavy.

Burdened.

Slumped.

Slouched.

Well…

Fuuuuck that.

Not anymore.

This year, on my 44th birthday, I will look like this:

and this:

I will wake up smiling.

Feeling strong.

And tall.

And proud.

And confident.

And hot.

And sexy.

I may celebrate by going out to dinner with my husband.

I will enjoy my meal, knowing that I earned it, without worrying that other people are looking at me, judging me for what I am putting in my mouth.

And (Mom, skip the next couple sentences),

I will have sex with my husband.

With all the lights on.

When the weekend comes, I will continue to celebrate.

How?

Not by getting wasted, and waking up hungover.

Nope, I’ll celebrate by running in a 10K race.

I’ve reached that stage where feeling invigorated is much more pleasureable and rewarding than feeling intoxicated.

Although,

let’s be honest,

I’m sure I’ll have a few glasses of wine or a couple Blue Moons too

Yeah, this body is a pretty good birthday present.

But it’s not just the body.

This new life.

I love it.

The whole journey has been amazing.

Life changing.

Challenging, for sure.

But also rewarding.

Beyond rewarding.

You know,

it’s Monday.

Maybe it’s not your birthday week.

But it’s as good a time as any to start new.

Make a change.

Wouldn’t it be nice to feel like this on your next birthday?

Strong?

Confident?

Happy?

Need some help?

I can help you if you need it — Fit, Fierce, and Fabulous starts in one week! Here’s the link… Click here to change your life!

Start the process now.

It worked for me.

It worked for Jamie.

And look.

It’s working for Meghan.

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Day 50

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It’s not just about the weight.

It not just about your body.

It’s about a whole new happy, healthy, exciting life for you.

Don’t let another week go by.

Give yourself an early present, so when your big day comes,

you can really celebrate.

With all the lights on.

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