One and a half years later ---

Time is on my side--

“The strongest of all warriors are these two —                                                          Time and Patience―    Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace

                                                               

  I first began this blog as a way to hold myself accountable. I continue it to share my journey.  The first goal I set in 2013 was a fail, but I didn't quit. With that goal came the "ah-ha" moment for me when I realized I must be 'fit to follow', my followers being my children who have no choice but to mirror me, their parent.  It's for this reason I couldn't quit. A parent never quits their child before the job is complete.

After 8 months of almost no change in weight or endurance I realized no matter how smart, deserving and well intentioned I was I needed help. So I began working with a personal trainer.  When you're not advancing towards what you want professionals are trained to assist you, (and no one is above receiving personal assistance). That was the best 6 month investment I made.  It is now 18 months later.

From 0 to a 5k, to a 10k and through a 15k

Time management and self discipline were my chosen methods of self sabotage. I misused my time and abused my body. Ironically time management and self discipline are the very ingredients necessary for any success. 

Working with a trainer forced me to use the time with discipline, while allowing me to focus on what my body could and couldn't do. My self discipline has greatly improved and I still have the same 24 hours in a day as I did 3 years ago. 

As cliche as it is its true its not a diet but a lifestyle change. With the emphasis being on LIFE rather than DIEt.  I would love to post about making my goal weight, but I haven't yet. I would love to post about making my goal of a 30 min 5k, but I haven't yet.   I am posting about the changes in my life, emotionally and physically as they occur. When people know better they do better.   I have chosen to run a half marathon,  (despite my swearing to my trainer I would never do such a thing!) -- Originally I was hoping to not come in last, then I began hoping to just finish, now I'm simply proud that I can make the start! 

I will be running the ZION 100-, in honor of my 46th Birthday because now I know nothing tastes as good as healthy does.   And as long as I'm alive I have the time.