I've got to keep going ~ Jully

Friday, 8/21 was my birthday. Last year, I took the day off and went hiking ALONE. This year, I took the day off and went to Six Flags Great Adventures with a good friend of mine. You see the difference? I was NOT in good shape last year, mentally and physically.

At 32 -->

At 33 -->

Yeah, I've come a long way and still have a longer way ahead of me.

I've reached my next plateau. My first was when I was stuck at 188 for over 3 months and now 170 is the weight to beat. My goal WAS to be at 150lbs at this point, but it's been quite difficult. I've lost about 25lbs in about 10 months and still 35lbs more to lose... It's only normal that I get a bit discouraged, right?

Last week, I really felt like I needed to take a break after running the NYC Half Marathon. I felt a bit overwhelmed by everything I was doing: pilates, running, bootcamp, therapy, and trying to do well at work

I thought about just not going to bootcamp, missing my therapy session, and just taking a break... just a break from it all. BUT, something in me, made me get up in the morning and go through with the plan. Before I knew it, it was Friday and my day had arrived. My birthday was just what I needed to make it through the week and feel recharged.

The best gift I gave myself this year was giving me an opportunity to meet me. I'm more aware of my body and my mind than ever before and feeling excited to see what's in store for me.