Are You Crazy???? / Shocked!!!

This posting is a twofer.  

The title of this post comes from my trainer.  He name is Tony.  We've been working out for a few weeks now and he issued me a challenge.  What kind of challenge, you ask?  He wants me to run one mile in 10 minutes or less.  When he told me that, I asked him "Are you crazy???"  He laughed and said, "No at all."  

So, I accepted his challenge and went to work.  My first mile came in at over 20 minutes.  After several tips and suggestions from everyone -- especially my dear friend Katishia Cosley, @KatCosley -- I'm now running a mile in 14:22.  Call it progress. I'm pleased.  

From my last post, I'm down 6 pounds.  I think my trainer, Tony, is taking measurements today.  This should be an interesting session.  

Now to the second topic "SHOCKED."  

This was one heck of a weekend.  So, some good friends invited me to breakfast Saturday morning.  I was very, very, very close not to going, but I decided to get up and go.  Boy and I glad I did.  As I walked into J. Christopher's in Brookhaven who walks out of the bathroom .... drum roll please .... Wendy Sattiewhite ... my big head sister.  Imagine how shocked I was considering she was supposed to be on a party casino bus in Louisiana.  According to my friends, I looked like I saw a ghost.  That's how I felt.  Seeing her was such a surprise.  She was what I needed this weekend.  This was my first father's day without my dad.  I decided to work on Sunday to try and keep my mind busy and having her here was a great distraction.  

There was a second shock this weekend too.  While at dinner with friends -- scratch that -- family Saturday night I managed to shock someone when I told her I had Gastric Sleeve last year.  (Sometimes, I can't believe it was just 16 months ago.)  When I showed her my before picture she had the look on her face.  After sharing my struggles with her I think she was more happy about me having the surgery than I was.  LOL!  She is now one more person who will help me stay on track so I can meet my goals and continue on the path of success.  

I have to give a shout out to one of my tweeps: @DelonFerdinand.  He's always providing good healthy eating tips.  If you're on twitter be sure to follow him.  

I love you all.  I haven't said this in a while, if you know someone who's struggling with the decision to have weight loss surgery or someone who just has questions please give them my contact information.  I hope to help someone reach the decision that's best for them.  

Have a great Monday and make it a great week!!

Travis