Goal Weight: 195 lbs.
Looking back at 2011, I realize now it was almost a lost year. I worked hard — but it was more an effort to stay afloat. I couldn’t get traction and wasn’t succeeding at anything. A big reason, I now realize, was that I was so out of shape that I didn’t have the energy to excel.
I was surviving (barely), not thriving.
Seven weeks into my new life, I feel like I’m finally waking up. I feel alive again. I feel like anything is possible. I believe in myself again and my talent. I realize those who are pulling against me are wrong. That’s powerful. And it’s in the nick of time.
Yesterday I illustrated the menu for the annual Gridiron Dinner in Washington, D.C. and I remembered I am pretty good at cartooning. It was a huge honor and I had the energy to make the most of it. The drawing came out great.
I couldn’t have done that last year.
When I ran up the huge hill after five miles of running, I remembered I can do almost anything I set my mind to. I knew I could draw the program well. I knew I could succeed. Getting back in shape has given me that gift.
It feels good to be thriving again.
Like a lot!
That’s a good start!