NSV: My 2nd 5K, Changed me..

I started my weight loss journey 6months ago. I have lost 34lbs total. It has been a struggle. I have struggled with food, exercise, and attitude. I used to go to work come home sit and do the normal house and mom stuff. I didn't think I could do anymore, because I was told I couldn't, because I have MS. I have spent the better portion of 9years (since I was diagnosed with MS) believing the lies of, you can't, you wont, you shouldn't, and it's not safe for you. I am done listening to these lies! 6 months ago I just plain old got sick and tired of being sick and tired, going home and not having anything left in my "gas tank" to give to my family bc I gave to everyone else at work. How sad is that? When I need to be raising, loving, and being available to my husband and kids!
First thing I did was get in contact with a trainer that some of the gals in my office were seeing too. After my first session I was hooked. He saw right through me and told me the biggest hurdle I have is the 4inches between my ears. He was and is so right! I have gotten stronger week by week. I have become more confident in my physical abilities. I still am my harshest critic. I am learning to give myself a break. I am realizing it is ok to adjust your goals as needed. I continue to work through weakness, fatigue, and pain. If you know anyone with MS you know those things are huge! Take those things for a person without MS and multiple it by 10 for someone affected by MS. I have had to learn to push through all these things each workout, plus the normal I dont know if I can, I dont want to be here today, and I look and feel like a dork.
I did my first 5k in May and walked it and I made it! I did what other people in my life told me I couldn't and shouldn't do! It was amazing! Yesterday I finished my 2nd 5K. It was harder than the first bc it was hot and humid and mostly an up hill grade. I did it! I also shaved off 3mins and 15secs from my first 5k! How amazing! This tells me I am on the right path and my body is changing! I also have great support from my Husband and a Great friend and her husband! I am blessed!
Before working out I was sick, tired, unsure of myself, unsure of what the future held, and fearful! Today, I am strong, not a quitter, the future looks bright, and I am not afraid!

If I can do this through chronic pain, MS, and a multitude of excuses, You can too! I have been given every excuse and excuses I have given myself to never try and to quit. Something clicked one day and my attitude changed and I said WHO ARE YOU TO TELL ME I CANT AND I WONT??!!!??? BECAUSE I WILL AND I CAN! I WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE STILL AND STAGNANT, I WAS MEANT TO MOVE, TO LIVE, TO LOVE, TO LAUGH, and MOST OF ALL BE WHO I WAS CREATED TO BE!