11 Weaks Done, 7th week has been fun..

Time sure flies when your having funnn, naah---- nah you know what? - Time just flies!
Seven weeks until its go time. I am ready.  Ready for what?- That I'm not too sure about but I am ready!  The days leading into this week have been impressive for me. The  holiday induced +3 has balanced out and I have been justifiably compensated with a -8.  Those ##'s place me on track as far as my weight loss goal.

The thing about my weight loss goal is that I have broken it up into increments, I made it more manageable. I had one goal (with no target date), which I surpassed some time ago, then I set my next goal - which is what I'm working towards now with a target date (merry xmas to me:),  afterwards the next goal, with a target date (5/3/15) then the ultimate goal slated for 8/5/15.

 My first goal was small and do-able. Well, it was a small goal, but actually had not been do-able for me since 2011. - I kept it a reasonable goal so that I could succeed.  Success provides a sense of accomplishment. The powerful feeling of accomplishment provides the much needed motivation for continued success.  Each goal was set with a personal reward, and even though I met goal #1 I have not cashed in on my reward, (a new piercing). My goal set for 12/25 is more difficult and when I succeed at it, the empowering feeling of earning that accomplishment will be its own reward! The goal set for May 3rd is the last huge hurdle before I cross into the finish line and  into my ultimate goal-a trip to Maui!  Actually its a 2fer,  some very special people in my life are making the ultimate commitment (legalizing it anyway) and having their wedding in Maui, so I will be rewarded by being a part of their beautiful day surrounded by true love and beauty!  And what better personal reward than a holiday in paradise! (correction: a kid-free holiday in paradise).

Since the beginning of this 12 weeks at a time  I have said that this isn't about weight loss, which it isn't. It is about a lifestyle change, and changes don't happen without gains and losses.  The weight is my greatest loss during this change of lifestyle.  Many things have changed, actually improved.  I think improved is a more accurate word than changed.  I now eat spinach for goodness sake! -and I like it! I run-- for fun! Speaking of, this week I went on a nice hike -going even further than the last time. I am almost ashamed and definitely embarrassed to admit it but this hike wasn't even possible for me last year. I would hike up the first leg then not knowing what was up ahead steeper and deeper I turned back playing it safe.  Since I began training with Bo he has pushed and pushed me. I felt confident enough to hike even further. Tuesday I went the furthest, and deepest in I ever have. And then as if that wasnt enough I had training with him afterward!

 --I have no doubt without Bo's help I wouldn't be where I am today. And that includes being sore! My body aches daily, well not true it didn't ache when I drove to Phoenix, well it did actually, but it was more of a longing.  When I'm not working it, or feeling it (the aches) I'm craving it!--
*of course  I may reconsider this after I train 3x's a week with Bo (rather than 2'xs)--thank goodness time sure does fly!

On the mountains of truth, you can never climb in vain;
either you reach a point higher up today,
or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.
------Nietzsche