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
