Go Big

Go big or Go home...that is what we used to say all of the time back in the days when I worked at E.M.S. Back then we compared backpacking stories. Today, it is a different world but the concept remains. The goal is simple - healthy, stronger, feel good. I have manifested the goal into my thought process, and I've got it. The last two days I have successfully dodged all dessert items at the office and it wasn't even hard, I didn't want them. I want my goal. As of right now, I am down 4 pounds from last month. That could actually be meaningless because realistically that is about how much your weight can go up and down in any given month. Nonetheless, I am going to take it and run with it. Any success at all, can be fuel to use for further motivation.

Today I ran 4 miles no problem. Now I am not so worried about missing this first week and a half of the month because I think it will be fairly easy to jump into my training schedule (knock on wood). I am putting a lot of focus on whole grains, fruit and veggies. I can have a light yogurt here and there and meat when necessary. I am not terribly strict about it but if I do have something else I am very careful about how much I have. I'll adjust as needed with exercise each day and whatnot. I already feel a little bit better and I am just so focused right now I don't want to lose sight of it. I keep thinking, how much easier my next race would be if I lost 10 pounds...and I really want to do it.