First Post of the School Year

Pardon the mess in the room, I hadn't unpacked when I took the photo. Before left, after right.

I t has been challenging to find the time to commit to self care since starting the new job in early August. I am happy to say that after only 12 days (and 5 different pizza meals ordered and enjoyed out of exhaustion and convenience) I am FINALLY back on target. This is actually a huge deal for me. I usually milk each new life stressor for all its work, allowing it to become the excuse I use in comfort myself with food and abandon the work outs.

Not anymore.

Today was about portioned foods that fit in my program and that make me feel good. Nary a triangle of soft crust, tomato sauce and mozzarella to be found in my daily tracker. I also got off my duff, laced up my NEW sneakers and completed the 21 Day Fix Extreme pylo-cardio workout. 30 minutes of squats, lunges and sweat. It felt SOOOOOOOOO good to work out again. So, I have regained my focus. My body inspired by Michelin Man / Pillsbury Dough Boy is ready to transform as I forgive the abuse I have inflected upon myself and remember that it's all about progress, not perfection. I show up to blog as well since this is my accountability. It is the space for me to be completely transparent and admit without shame and humiliation when my darts aren't even hitting the tree where the target is hung. Ever see Young Frankenstein? Yeah. I've been deflating my fair share of tires and WAY off the mark. However, I forgive myself and move on. Persevere. I also look at pictures and see the progress. I can see proof that it works and what I am working towards. It helps me to ramp up my motivation and regroup. So, I'm at it again. I will be posting once or twice a week with updates on the progress of this journey of losing 100 pounds (in small chunks).

Walk in beauty and peace, my good peeps.

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