Last week and this week, due to some conflicts in our schedules we were not able to meet.
I canNOT wait until Thursday's session. Catching up with Shannon and Virginia is what I look forward to the most. I go into the sessions thinking that I really don't have too many exciting things happening in my life, but I come out of there feeling like I didn't have enough time to tell them enough. I am absolutely lucky to have a great relationship with them.
Our nutritionist session with Dr. Karen will be in Mid May and I'm looking forward to it this time more than before. For the next sessions I have some records of my eating habits, and I'm already on my 2nd Ultra Meal. I really think that shake makes my stomach flatter. Is THAT even possible? I'll have to ask in our session.
Oh, I also went to dinner with my friend last night and here's her quote "Wow, this is a first. I ate more than you!". Ann has known me for over 7+ years now. She's seen and heard about ALL my struggles with food. It felt absolutely amazing to hear her tell me how excited she was for me.
As for the running...
I FINALLY didn't come in last at our Tuesday's class! Granted most people were too exausted due to the heat, and I may have an advantage due to the fact that I was born in South America (or not!). I didn't stop and kept on going. I felt like the tortoise trekking along. Although these classes are somewhat incomprehensible to most, they really challenge me each time physically and mentally.
Wanna hear something crazy? I registered to NY's 1/2 Marathon today. CRRRAZY, I KNOW!And what else is crazy? I am signed up for the following races:
5/16: 10k Kidney Run
5/17: (tentative, waiting on Shannon to confirm) 5k Run the Palisades for Diabetes
6/7: 5k Tenafly Run
6/11: 3.5m JP Morgan Corporate Challenge
8/16: 1/2 NYC Marathon
Yes, I know... Who is this, right? Well, I'm Jully.
I'm starting a new chapter in my life where I'm learning little things about myself SLOWLY. I'm opening up in every sense of the word. Welcoming suggestions, eager to take on new opportunities, and just learning to express myself.
And you thought I was already a happy, positive person? Well, now I'm all that inside.
Last year around this time, I was a completely different person. I had ended a great relationship with a great guy, I had 8+ weddings of family and close friends to attend and contribute to, and my weight just struggled with me.
I was so depressed that I had NO idea I was depressed. I just kept waking up and kept going through the motions.
With this new beginning, I've spent sometime thinking about this, and I've decided to set a goal for myself. By my birthday this year, I want to reach the lowest weight I can recall ever weighing: 150lbs
If I get to this point, everyone MUST come out to celebrate with me. Now, who needs more motivation than that?
And now... finally, here are some pictures from back in December 2008:
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3 comments:
How serious are you about reaching your goal? Because if you are 100% committed (and I believe you can do it), I will purchase my plane ticket for your birthday. That's how much faith I have in you.
Wow Helen, you really know how to motivate a girl! I am serious about reaching my goal, and when you put it in terms of plane tickets... It's about to get REALLY serious! :-) BUT before you go off buying your ticket, let's check in at the beginning of June. Does that sound like a deal?
Thank you for reminding me of how REAL this all is.
where are all these runs? i want to go cheer!
im so freakin proud of you and you look great!
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