Run So That You May Obtain The Prize

Today, I am prepping for the last juice cleanse I will do this year.

Oh, I am modifying it so that I do not have to take anything special to work.

So I will eat lunch daily and have two juices per day. 

I am in the right mindset. 

I have built up my muscles, so that this time I do not lose shape.

And will walk at least 12 miles per week and do light lifting to maintain 

muscle tone.

So, why the title? 

A funny little thing happened to me the other day.

I wanted a donut. 

GASP! And not just any donut. I had to have (bottom left) the old fashioned buttermilk 

square bar. Oh and it had chocolate on it (I could not find an actual picture). 

So I ate it. It was okay, but nothing like what I built up in my mind.

Was it worth it? The jury is still out on that one. 

However, all that brought me to this. My appetite will never be satisfied with one donut

or insert craving __________. 

After that, a scripture that I memorized years ago popped in my mind - 

1 Corinthians 9:27 

But I discipline my body and 

keep it under control, 

lest after preaching to others 

I myself should be disqualified. 

Do read the entire passage 9:24 - 27 for the context.

Now, I know that one donut will not ruin what I have achieved thus far, but lack

of discipline will.

End goal to achieve, size 6 - that is about 120 to 125 pounds.

This has not been an easy task, lots of self realization and reworking of my strategy,

some doubt and disappointment. And that's why I have til' the end of summer.

Set yourself up for success, not failure. To thine own self be true...Polonius (Hamlet) - Shakespeare.

I knew that I would gain and lose, win and fail, stop and recalibrate, but in the end I will

WIN! 

April Showers Bring May Flowers...

Well it did not rain that much in April, but it's raining now.

So the update. I started building muscle, so that when I start juicing in 

June, I will not lose as much muscle weight as fat.

Juicing requires a proper transition, so I will follow the process, in order to

be successful.

Juice 21 days, then transition for 10 days with juice, broth, and smoothies, 

then vegetarian for one week, then add in fish, then chicken, etc.

I walked a Marathon, yes I did, here is a pic of my fit bit:

A marathon is 26.2 miles. I walked 27.31 miles that day, but 26.2 was the goal.

My wt.: 135 lbs, IKR?! It's okay. I knew that I would with marathon training, 

but I still have until the end of summer to reach my goal. 

This Friday, I am back on board.