It's a Marathon not a Sprint.

It is the end of the month and I have my weigh in on Monday morning.  I had set a personal goal of losing 50 pounds by the end of the month. I know I will not reach that goal tomorrow.  But I know I am on the right path.  I know this why?  Because I am doing thing I have not been able to do before or in a long time.

I can bend over and tie my shoes. Without feeling like I am going to pass out from not being able to breath.  

I can do squats and my knees don't hurt. 

I can take a walk with my family and not be out of breath.

I can fit into a shirt 1 size smaller 

I had to add 2 notches to my belt. 

I drink Spinach, Carrot, Grape and Banana smoothies.  (yes I like them)

I can say no to a Big Mac

I can go without drinking a pop

This is not to brag, but to remind myself that it is not always about the weight. It is about 

the mind, body and spirit.  It is amazing how the three are all intertwined with each other.  Needing to get each one in balance to succeed.  Mine has start with the body and now I can start to see and feel the changes in the mind and spirit.  

So even though my small goals may not always be reached, I know that there is a larger goal that will be reached in the time that it take to reach it.  So I remind myself  it is not a Sprint but a marathon.