Hello everyone! Well, let me see, where do I start today. I am feeling and doing a lot better than my last entry. I am doing my best to re-frame and remind myself even though I may have stalled a bit, I can still do this. I have lost another 2lbs, so I am happy about that, brings me to a new total of 43lbs, still haven’t stepped it up like I surely need to, but Im not falling behind again.
It also makes me realize how important your trainer is to your success. I use to think, who needs a trainer, either your gonna do it or your not, but I have come to realize having a good trainer is key. My trainer Sara can motivate me like no other. I haven’t worked out with her most of the summer. I thought I would be ok without her for awhile and didn’t want her to worry about me. I have come to realize why and how important they are to reaching your goal. No wonder so many people hire great trainers, not only do they motivate you, but you have someone you have to answer too. Someone who will see changes more than anyone else. Sara’s winning smile and her presence has been greatly missed. I hope to be working out with her again soon I miss you Sara!

I have been working hard getting my house ready and have gotten rid of so much stuff, even though it doesn’t look like it, I can feel it. Actually my basement surely looks a lot different I cant believe how much stuff I have accumulated over the last 12 years living in this house. When I started getting rid of things, I would discover new boxes behind boxes and realized I never unpacked them from when I moved in. Yes, some sentimental stuff, but still just stuff. So I decided to go with my number one rule that I have always used when I go shopping, which is, it has to be 3 reallys! When I shop, I don’t buy it unless I really, really, really want it.
I have know for years that I already had too much “stuff”. This rule has always worked for me and helped me to not buy something I really didnt need. It really does feel good to get rid of things, clean out drawers, closets, it's kind of freeing. It makes me feel more organized, well because I am more organized. I also realized Im not gonna buy any more cleaning supplies until I have used every cleaning product in my cabinets. I have doubles and triples of cleaning products, you forget you even have them, they are in a cabinet all the way in the back and you don’t see them, need to use them. Try it!

“We all need someone who inspires us to do better than we know how.”
- Anonymous

Until Later, Bonnie