February 2015
Lola
I've known Claudia "Lola" since she was born. Sure I do not recall her until I was about age 6 and we stopped seeing each other when I was 9. Their family moved away and our mothers would no longer hang out. We reconnected through facebook about three years ago. We never spoke. She would actively share before and after pictures on facebook. She would post her meals and workouts. All her images and shares made me think, I CAN DO IT!
When I asked her for tips she always responded. She invited me to events and I never came through. I was still trying to manage me. It was not until 01/01/15 that I accepted an invitation and decided to play full out. It was a group hike she organized to the Hollywood sign. It was then that we created the "Game Changers" team and entered the venture for tough mudder. It was the hike that changed it all.
Lola is now an active part of my life. We both continue to push for our goals and remain positive about our life's work. We workout together at least 5 days a week and keep each other honest. There is a mutual love, understanding and level of encouragement. We are learning a lot about one another, our process and our friendship is blossoming daily.
Thank you Lola for sprinkles of love and joy. Thank you for being a part of my inspiration cycle and my journey. You were key in me believing I could do it. Much love to you ... you warrior!
