Progress is rarely a straight line. There are always bumps in the road, but you can make the choice to keep looking ahead.

Once you make the decision that you will not fail, the heart and the body will follow.

Erase from your mind that your preparation must be perfect. Hard work + dedication = a shot at your dreams. Keep believing.

Set small goals along the way and don't be overwhelmed by the process.

After we put my son to bed, my husband and I curl up and watch a movie or TV. That's when I finally put up my feet and have my glass of wine and a brownie.

In the end I have to hold myself accountable...I had to make a change if I really wanted to reach the goals I had set for myself. I had to get out of being comfortable and get into a situation that was going to really push me.

Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great.