Driven.

I want to introduce you to Driven, a collaborative blog that launches on Monday April, 25, 2016.  The blog focuses on 6 women that share one common thread, they are DRIVEN.  They are driven to change into a better version of themselves.  The group is very diverse in their stages of life, background, objectives, motivation, and plans.  We invite all of you to follow these beautiful ladies on their journeys of transformation from the beginning for 60-90 days. The one goal that I KNOW we all have is to impact and inspire you!  We hope in turn you will impact and inspire us with your support.

How was Driven. born?  Fit n Fun is a huge reason for our success during our family health transformation.  The support, research, writing, and accountability, has all contributed to any woo-hoo moments that we have experienced.  I, however, am not experiencing the success I would like as an individual.  I wanted to figure out how I could do the same thing for myself, but a blog all about me?....BORING! So my brain started churning, what motivates me? I like fitness magazines, especially success stories.  I also like diaries that follow women for a period of time journaling their successes, failures, progress, and fitness/diet plans.  I wanted to reach a diverse audience, so I enlisted 5 women who have inspired me in some way during my life.  One blog + 6 inspirational women + an amazing audience = phenomenal change. 

How have these ladies inspired me during my life journey?  I will share a few reasons below, but I do not want to steal their thunder. 

Chanon- I have known Chanon since I was 5 years old.  She and I continue a friendship that we have had for 33 years.  She has inspired me many times through the years.  She is a prayer warrior, a wonderful mom, and we share many of the same values.

Abby-My sister is my best friend.  She is the one I go to with every single problem in my life.  There is not anything she does not know about me and she still loves me...that is pretty inspiring. :)  Really this is the most loyal, toughest, loving girl you will ever meet, ever.  I love her with all my heart!

Denise-This is most vivacious, beautiful, organic cousin I have ever had.  She is my cousin but she is also a mentor to me. She has a way of life that is loving, free of judgement, filled with forgiveness and understanding.  She inspires me every time I see her, which is not nearly enough. 

Donna-Donna is my Texas girl.  We were stationed together in Italy for 3 years.  We did everything together, everything!  I think most of the things falls under 'what happens in Italy, stays in Italy".  There is no closer bond than the sisterhood in the Navy, we were a family.  We still are!  She was there for me through lonely nights with out my family, difficult days after work, broken hearts, and she got me through it.  We also worked out together, inspired each other to work out and be in shape.

Amy-Amy is my newest/oldest friend.  Amy is the friend you just meet but you have known your whole life....you just click.  She takes on a tremendous amount of responsibility on any given day.   I respect her fortitude, could not live without her friendship (she would do anything for me), she is a selfless mom, wife, and friend. 

Libby-That's ME! 

As you can see these ladies are A-mazing, follow them, their journey, get to know them.  It is not easy letting people into your world.  It is a special calling to want to share, impact, and inspire.  Lets do this-TOGETHER! 

How does the blog work?  Each day will feature the same blogger, she will always blog on this day.  The initial post will describe their current situation, their future goals, and an introduction.  Future blogs will include an update on their progress, any goal changes, and a blog about their journey on a weekly basis.  The hope is that you will be inspired, laugh, cry, and enjoy success with these ladies as they write about them. 

I hope you enjoy this as much as I think you will!  Look for Driven. on Monday at faithintheprocess.blogspot.com or Facebook.  Remember if you enjoy the blogs, share them. 

Mama Out.