Am I happy?

I was sitting on one of the orange chairs outside of the studio room after my TRX class this morning.  While sitting there waiting for my muscles to stop shaking a woman who I know (our kids play sports together) says to me "You've lost a weight.  Are you happy?"  Ummm.  I've never been asked that.  I said , " thank you and yes I am".  We continued to talk for a few minutes and then she went off to get her workout started.

I am still processing her question.  Am I happy?  I got to thinking.....

This journey has had its up and downs.  There have been many tears, lots and lots of sweat, and even some blood.  There will still be more to come.  This is not over.  It is a life style change and I have added years to my life.  I am learning about health, and fitness, and myself every single day.  Should I eat that?  Did I work hard enough?  Did I burn enough calories? or too many? Am I challenging myself or cheating myself?  Will this harm me or help me?  I don't know.  I realized...that's ok.  It's part of life and it's part of learning.  I know more now than I did a few months ago and I'm pretty sure that in a few months from now I will know even more.  I won't know if I can, unless I try.  

Am I happy?  Yes!  Yes I am.  I am happy with where I am, how I got here, and where I'm going.