The ONE Thing

You know, we've all heard it.  We've all looked for it.  That one thing. That one thing we are meant to do for the rest of our lives.  That one thing that fits us just perfectly.  The one thing that would fulfill you and make you happy for the rest of your days.
But, what if, there isn't just "one" thing?

My name is Melanie, and I am a Jill-of-all-trades (you know, like Jack-but the female version😏).  I've had several different types of jobs at this point in my life.  I've done well at all of them.  But none of them have been the "one".  I've not ever been fired from a job, or told not to come back.  I've been fortunate enough to be able to leave jobs that no longer fit me and vice versa.
Yet, still, I always wanted to find that "one" job.  The perfect job for me.  Where I would enjoy the job more days than not. Where I would look forward to getting up in the morning (there are people who do this!).  But, you  know, I think I eventually gave up looking for that perfect job.  I settled for jobs where I knew I would be successful, but not necessarily happy or fulfilled.

The year 2016 was a bit brutal health wise.  I had my right hip scoped in April and my left knee scoped in October.  As you might imagine, this made physical activity even more challenging than normal.  I was frustrated and tired of being over weight.  I wanted to weigh what my drivers license says.  For the last 10 years, I've said that it was my goal weight. 😁

In September, a friend invited me to join her accountability group on Facebook.  I had watched her gain weight during her pregnancy and then watched again as she worked hard to lose it. Which she did!  I joined her accountability group and watched.  I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. Sure my friend told me that these people were there to support and encourage me.  But I didn't really know how much to believe, so I observed for quite a while.  

Slowly, things started to change for me.  After the knee scope in October, my friend asked me to do a MMA style workout with her and a couple of other gals from the group.  I'd done kickboxing in the past, and loved it, so I said "sure".  The program was amazing.  I wasn't actually able to complete it because my left hip started to hurt, but that's for another time.  I was hooked on this accountability group and the people.  They encouraged me throughout my knee scope, when I started the MMA program, and even when I had to quit!  This group of women and a few men were just plain supportive.  It was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced.  The majority of the people in the group, I have never met in person.

My friend invited me to participate in a "coach opportunity" group on Facebook.  I was super skeptical.  I didn't want to sell anything.  That's not who I am.  But I saw how much my friend loved this coaching thing and I was curious. As I listened to this coach opportunity I realized, "I don't have to sell anything!"  I could sign up as discount coach.  I got all the benefits of an active coach; the primary benefit being 25% off all products.  And to boot, I got to be in another Facebook group with even more inspiring and encouraging women.  I knew I wanted and needed this in my life.

I didn't sign-up immediately, I thought about it and prayed about it.  I knew I wanted to be a coach, full time - not just a discount coach.  But, I was nervous and scared, as most people are when they embark on a new phase in life.  I tell you what though, it was obvious to me that this was the direction I wanted my life to go.  I was tired of simply surviving every day.  I wanted to enjoy life and find my niche.    

So, this coach thing?  It is the one thing I've been looking for.  At the end of 2017, I made the decision to pursue coaching full time.  I love working with people and helping them.  Beachbody has inspired me to help people through fitness and nutrition (says the girl who 💖 cookies!) and some other fun ideas I have swirling around in my head.  There is a freedom with this business I have never experienced. It's exhilarating and terrifying all at the same time, which is what makes this so fun for me.  It's a grand adventure and I finally feel like I've found my path.

I am so excited to start this journey and I would love to have you join me. I am planning two groups in February that will focus on fitness, nutrition, and accountability. Drop any comments or questions below.