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As the lights just dimmed on Season 14, I can’t give enough credit to all of the great transformations I just witnessed. It was really a special evening to see all of you walking with that air of confidence and strutting with your chests out proud (AND RIGHTFULLY SO). You all remember that sense of accomplishment, just hoping someone you hadn’t seen in a while noticed the new you! Realizing the work you just put in paid off! Realizing this is the happiest you’ve been in a long, long time! Realizing your dreams! Those of you who returned to welcome your new family members looked just as proud and full of love. What a healthy environment, right?
The questions I pose today to all of you to ask yourselves: “ How am I going to keep that battery charged and walk with that GAIT Sandy spoke of often on the ranch? “ Take a moment today to reflect momentarily on the past and ask “what is on my agenda to keep my light bulb lit and shining at its optimal wattage?” True, some of you need to replace a bulb but once the bulb is in the fixture, know that you all have the tools and knowledge to keep that bulb burning for a long time…with full glare!!!
“How do I know if my bulb is functioning at its peek level?” “Am I journaling?” “Am I counting calories?” “Am I weighing my foods?” “Am I planning meals for the week for myself and loved ones?” “Am I eating with a plan as proposed by H and Forberg?” “Am I snacking correctly?” “Am I incorporating the prescribed workout time to stay at maintenance?” “AM and PM?” “What am I doing at work to help keep myself functional and active?” “Can I be doing more?” “Am I treating my injuries and am I working to tolerance with the same?” “Am I making excuses ?”
If you are on point, tremendous!!!! If your bulb needs replacing or if there is a short in the wire, well its time to change the darn thing!!! Today is the day to do just that! And if you’re not sure where the closest hardware store is or what wattage you need, please reach out to me and know that I will do my best to lead you. Wishing you all continued success and love.
sak
Sandy, you’re advice is always so sound and somehow arrives right on time. People always mention how they hear different trainers yelling at them when they’re on the treadmill or another of the many cardio machines. I hear yours. Not when I’m on a machine, but when I’m living life. Am I making the right decisions when it comes not only to my eating, but my exercise? Am I truly pushing myself, like Sandy told me to do when I’m on my own? Am I taking the time to nurse injuries and sore muscles so I can train tomorrow? These are what go through my mind so that I may live a long, healthy and active life. Thanks go to you Sandman, or building my healthy mentality. Great article!
-Nate Montgomery