"The setback is the set-up for the comeback!" (BJ Coleman, friend of Miz Star Jones). Laawwwd, if that isn't my new and personal mantra for the 0-9. Lemme stop trippin' over all the petty and unimportant thoughts that occupy my mind and force me off track when I'm on a serious mission. In retrospect, most of my greatest achievements in life have come after times of trials and tribulations. I say this as I much on a garden salad and sip on Crystal Light for an Atkins' appropriate lunch. Yeah, I said it...I'm back on the bandwagon. Most might feel it is an automatic set-up for failure as I am forbidden from any sugar, starch or more than 20gr. of carbohydrates per day. But you know what...folks are lucky that I'm NOT a millionaire, cuz I would have had a head to toe nip & tuck about 5 years ago...for reals. Miz Star knows what I'm talking about and I can't hate on her for taking matters into her own hands...cuz (IMHO) she looks fantastic!!!
MIND: My mind is a little mushy right now, but I'm working on it....just battling the mind demons that are telling me to "give up" in certain situations. My inner-athlete is saying " Are you crazy???? You keep pushing 'til you drag yourself over the finish line." My finish line reads "135lbs and healthy".
BODY: Snaps for me for playing basketball with my step-daughter this weekend!!! It was so much fun. I forgot how much I used to love working up a good sweat all in the name of outdoor recreation. Plus, it gave my ego a wee boost to know that I could keep up with a girl less than 1/2 my age who plays bball herself. I must remember that I really have NO excuses for not getting into better shape by the end of this summer.
SOUL: I'll turn 35 in 5 weeks from today. Scary...yes. exciting...yes. I'm looking forward to signing a new lease on life. I am sure that my American Idol Michelle Obama has a lot to do with it. Once I learned not only to admit but accept and improve upon my shortcomings, the feelings of guilt and pessimism slowly vanished. My despair is now replaced with hope. My doubt is now replaced with a renewed sense of fearlessness and mental fortitude. Watch out world!!! The old me is back and the sky is my limit.
ETC: Damn you, Celtics :-( I'm hoping to see LeBron /vs./ Kobe in the finals!!
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