Well, it was inevitable, I guess.
I've hit the wall. I've hit the plateau.

After about only four measly pounds weight loss, I hit a plateau........???
Is that possible?

Since December 19, 2009, till now, 6 days a week (with maaaybeee... 3-4 days off), every morning at 5-ish, alternating treadmill and circuit.
That is TWO MONTHS!
I work hard.
I've cut back on portion sizes.
What is wrong?

Today I am taking a break, doing homework, exercising my mind today.
I'll see more results, I'm sure. I love learning.

I don't know at this point what it takes to lose weight, but I am determined to find out, then DO it.
People say all the time, "Oh, I have no problem losing weight. It's keeping it off that I have a problem with."
Well, I don't say that.
I can't say that.

Four pounds does not a success story make, unless it is accomplished in two weeks, not 2 months.

Back to the drawing board, so to speak.

Go, Patty.
Uh, yeah... right!
Go anyway!

Balancing Act

Paper is written.
Final has been taken.
Class is over.
Waiting on the grade.....
Signing up for the next class.

Working on the degree.
Seriously.

Friends need help.
I love them.
I help.
Cook.
Tutor.
Listen.

Kids with behavioral problems.
Family issues.
Set up meetings.
Kids cry.
Parents bewildered.
Kids lie.

Commitments.

Exercise.
Eat healthfully.
Prepare food.
Don't cheat.

Fun things to do.
Design curricula.
Write tests.
Psychology.
Teach it.
What an opportunity!

I am blessed.
Thank you, Jesus, for my life.

Don't quit..... but if you do......

I couldn't make it that morning.
I didn't feel good and I didn't get enough sleep.
I skipped my morning workout!

One of the reasons I do it in the morning is so I don't have to think about it for the rest of the day. It doesn't hang over my head. Well, when I skipped, even if it was for very good reasons, I had the tendency to obsess. Oh, no, what if I can't go later? What if I am getting sicker? What if.... etc?

So, what if I just re-confirm my commitment, make no provision for the flesh, and decide to do it at another time? Once I decided, well, actually committed, then it was no problem. I worked out after school, didn't have quite so much energy, but ... mission accomplished.

Don't. Ever. Quit.
But.... if you do, fix it!

Yay, Patty, go!
You can do this!