:: Free 2 Be :: the Odyssey ::

Here’s a quote that has helped me a lot:
 Transitions are never smooth.
Every time I remember that I think about all the times my family took a small boat between two islands, heading out into the gulf stream. In that place of transition, between the inter-coastal (barrier island protected) waterway and the open ocean, currents ran together around of those two [...]

Last week, I finished the 28-day plan part of the Flat Belly Diet. This week I’m in transition to a place where I can lose steadily for the long-term. Here is my food analysis for the last two days. I had gotten sloppy, and not kept track, but realized I’ll never know why I’m losing [...]

Yesterday’s post on Aspiring and Inspiring really got me thinking. Well, that along with the Girl Power thread on the CrossFit Forum.
I need a dream. I need something worth going for, and not just a goal or reward. A real dream.
Come to think of it, I have a dream. I have a mental image of [...]

If you read me, you know I’m a little bonkers (in a good way) about my workout plan. CF works for any age or level of ability. CF grammas, CF Kids, amateurs, athletes, housewives, elite military, and, it can be done in any location. (Believe me, it’s been done). Alone or in CF gyms, hotel rooms or [...]

Eileen took the first Epiphany post seriously and went right out and changed her life. Read all about it:
Eileen Dover, touched toes
It’s changing my life, too. Anyone else have any changes to report?
 

Today I’m thinking about having a dream and *wanting it.* Not having a dream is like not having a destination when you leave the house. That can be fun sometimes, but not when you want to get somewhere. And I’m thinking I need a specific dream, just like it helps to have a specific destination.
So, I [...]

Whoa. I am so grateful to be in the place I am, getting back into my beloved crossfit. I can’t believe how much I like this workout system. No, it’s better than that. I truly love it! And the comraderie and support is second to none - present company exempted, of course. =)
You guys are [...]

Tara, over at Life Changing Journey posted this, definitely worth reading:
The Law of the Garbage Truck

When I blogged about finding my style or image in Staging Your Comeback I was left with a slightly uncomfortable feeling in my mouth, like I hadn’t said it all quite right. So I went back to the book after a couple days and came to entirely new conclusions. We are nothing if not flexible! LOL
I was thinking I’m [...]

Today;’s weight: 268.4, down 2.4 pounds from last week, 12.8 from beginning this blog, 31.6 from top weight. I’ll take it. Faithful readers, the dread plateau IS NO MORE!! It seems that increasing my calories for just a few days has given us the breakthrough!
C*E*L*E*B*R*A*T*E!!!!

I’ve added a new page to track GOALS so I can go back and read through them and see how far I’ve come! See above, orange letters.
In addition, we now have a series of tickers added to the WEIGH-IN page (also above), so we can watch me march accross the page to victory!

Exercise 660 minutes in September.
Focus this month:

At least 30 minutes per day, 3 out of 4 days.
Every 4th day is a rest day.
Work on intensity
Guard against adding too much, too fast.