167 Days

We did a weight loss completion last year. While I did win, neither of us got where we wanted to. Since then, we haven't made progress, unless you count reverting back to our pre competition weight as a win. Charles came to see me for my birthday weekend. Four of us gathered and shared a meal and some laughs. At some point, the talk turned to if we should try again. Well this last week Charles called me and told me he was in. I want this! I want this for so many reasons. My health has been concerning me and this is the push I have needed to change things up. Last night, Shelby, Jackie and I did a half mile before Jackie got too cold. Today, Shelby did a mile with me. I want to log 167 miles from today to September 2nd the day of the concert.

For the first time in a while, I meal prepped today. Made egg bites for breakfast and wraps for lunch. For lunch, Shelby and I shared a sub from Jersey Mikes. Portion control and being aware of what I shove in my mouth is back in play. Honestly, at the end of the day, I really don't care who wins this. What I do care about is establishing long-lasting healthy changes for myself.

I have been feeling that familiar itch that it is time for me to level up. This time it's not life changes under duress. It is life changes that I am in control of to better myself. I am looking forward to this journey, and it will be whatever I make it. Rise or fall, I am at the helm of the ship. For once, that does not scare me. Along with this competition, I also have the drive to write on Sundays again.

Truth be told, I have had some internal struggles. But I am back up on my feet again, and I am determined to be unstoppable. See this is the key, when we fall we have to pick ourselves back up always. Falling is part of growth, even if we don't like it. SO for all of you who are down right now, this is a wake-up call not to be down and out. On that note, I am going to finish my Sunday whiskey and call it a night. Bishop :(: