Weekend warrior, and a brief thank you.

This week has been hectic. Between trips to see my grandmother and trying to nail down a schedule for my workouts around my daily life I've been stuggling. The passing of my friend and coworker has affected me greatly. Her sudden death has left me feeling like there are no promises for tomorrow and for now I should just live in the moment. I was once so structered around my workouts and diet, and now I'm learning to just let it go. I'm doing my best to stick to what works, but I'm not beating myself up if I don't make my daily goals each day. For now, being a weekend workout warrior will have to suffice because the grief counselors said we should be forgiving of ourselves and just work on healing first. The last few pounds will be there when I am ready. For now, just trying to eat right and getting in 30 mins a day seems like enough. And that's ok.

I want to take a moment to address the influx of visitors to my page. I am very greatful to Katie of Runsforcookies.com for sharing my story with her readers. I never expected it, but I am very greatful. When I began my blog it was to record how I felt as I closed in on my 100lb goal. I never thought so many people would read it. I never expected all the attention I have received. I am very humbled by the works that I believe God has done through me, and I continue to hope and pray that someone who needs my message will be reached. You can change your life by making small changes. Weightloss is not instant, it will come in time. Make small goals and work to achieve them. Don't beat yourself up over bad days, just recommit the next day and try try again. So for anyone reading this, please have mercy on me and don't judge me to harshly for my earlier posts. As I said, I never really intended so many people to read my thoughts. While I greatly appreciate each and every read, I'm not a writer or a great philosopher. These are my humble thoughts and records of where my journey has taken me. Thank you again.