08/04/2009 19:55
Hiya!
Hello again! I won't even ask how everybody is doing because I already know. I've been keeping up with you guys on Google Reader and leaving comments here and there.
I'm doing great. I feel like I'm really learning to listen to that internal voice of reason. I'm super at the positive self talk, but I just don't always listen. It's getting easier now. Practice really does make perfect, I guess.
One of the big things with Transformation is visualization. Visualize your goals. See where you want to be. Kind of like The Secret, I guess. Positive energy and all that. I'm working on this aspect a lot. Trying to get better at it.
Physical... well, I'm lifting heavier weights than I used to, so that's progress. I'm using Cardio Coach for most of my running days. I have long runs on Saturday and I just listen to my music for that. I'm doing a 10k training right now. Not because I'm doing a 10k, just because it's giving me a program on which to focus. Then starting September 12, I will do my half marathon training. It's a 12 week program. My half marathon is December 5th.
As far as weight loss, since starting my Transformation challenge on Memorial Day, I have lost about 7 pounds. Yeah, it's not much. BUT! It's more than I was losing before. And I really feel like I'm doing it the right way this time. I'm not focusing on weight loss. Sure, I'm exercising and trying to stick to my meal plan. But I mean that I'm focusing on the internal issues. Figuring out WHY I do this to myself. I'm doing the Transformation Assignments and learning so much about myself. I'm really starting to BELIEVE that I'm worth it. I'm forgiving myself for past mistakes. I'm moving on with my life. I'm learning to be more at peace. I don't yell at Tatum as much anymore. Still a work in progress, but like I said, I'm doing it right this time. It's not about weight loss. It's about being happy in life. The outside is a direct reflection of the inside!
We went on a mini vacation to Chattanooga July 24-28. It was fun. I feel like we reconnected as a family. We never slowed down, though and it took me a while to recover. Now TOM is right around the corner, so I'm feeling that fatigue. But I'm keeping a positive outlook. I realize that I am the one to control my destiny. I am the one who makes the choices day in and day out. I HAVE to live in today. I can't worry about tomorrow or fret about yesterday. Today is all I have!