The words "own it" mean a lot in my life. At a time in my professional not fitness career these words were spoken to me by my boss. I was younger and not really sure where I was headed; not only in my career but life as well. I never fully committed to much because I was always needing something new and stimulating to do, I often got bored with my life and tried to find ways to make it exciting, including whatever project at work I was doing at the time. He spoke these words to me and suddenly something in my head just clicked. Whatever I do, I have to own it because my name is written on it. It is mine! From that point forward everything I did I "owned it"  work, life, love, family. I gave it my all and did MY best to make sure it was the best. I try to give the best of me because whatever I do, it is mine and I "own it".  I recently saw a post on Facebook by Erin Stern from a poem she wrote and it encompasses what this blog is about. I've re-posted it below.....enjoy!

Anthem - I wrote this for y'all:
I own it - do you see?
I'm not training for "almost," "not quite," or "maybe."
Each rep, each set, each step -
Closer to victory.
So, on I fight -
Me vs. me.
Leaving nothing on the field -
Only sweat.
Giving more than my all -
No regret.
Pushing for the day I find
The body in the mirror
Mirrors the one I see in my mind.
I own it - and I'll never rest
Until I'm better than my best....