What's The Matter, You Don't Like Surprises?

So a great thing happened today.  Well at least, I think it's great.  There has been a coat I've been admiring that was left in the salon waiting for the owner to claim it, and it had to finally be moved because it was in the way.  I had been admiring this pea coat since it got left thinking it was too small and would never fit me.  So while we were deciding where to safely store it, I decided to try it on, saying the whole time, "this is going to be so small on me".

To my surprise, and I think to everyone else', it fit. WOW!!!

My boobs were a little to big for it, but other than that it was like it was made for me. Again, WOW!!  It was a large.  Not a 1 X, or an extra large, but a large.  Yea baby!

After listening to the Release Plan tapes and listening to Deb Cheslow's coaching, I'm beginning to understand the meaning behind the concept of "what you think about, comes about".

Thank you Imagineering!

In spite of my success today, I still find it challenging to get my six meals in.  I think I need to incorporate two protein shakes a day to achieve that.

But I did do my one of my favorite workouts this morning.  Making a little harder on myself by increasing my decline on my push ups, and moving a little faster on my one minute cardio intervals.

Second ninety day photo, here I come!

I Know, You Know, We all Know....But Yet...

You know, one thing I learned about working with a lot of people wanting to Release Weight, everyone has advice to give me.  It seems that everyone is an expert these days.  About nutrition, portion control, and exercising in relationship to caloric intake, etc. etc.  Mmmm... But if there's so much information out there, and we all know what to do, how come the people that are giving me the most nutrition etc. advice, are struggling with their weight so much?  

Must be a Mind Set thing.  Maybe they should read Release and concentrate on the Mind and Spirit sections....The Body will follow......Just sayin'.

Today was a challenge to get my six meals in, crazy schedule today.  But I did manage five meals.  I'm learning that my body really responds to the mid-morning snack and the mid-afternoon snack.  I no longer get the three pm sleepies..I used to drink a cup of coffee at that time, but instead I have some protein or fruit and I'm great.
Today was a cardio day, so worked up a sweat this morning.  So happy that I do it in the morning, first thing, if I don't, it doesn't get done.  One day closer to my goal.  I keep thinking about that second 90 day progress picture!

I Want More!!

Now you might think by the tittle of this post that I'm talking about food. Nope.  I want more out of life!  That's the number one reason I'm changing my lifestyle and eating habits with The Release Plan.  Listening to the second CD from the Release Plan Program called "What do you want?" this morning, Angie Flynn had said that she had wanted to do something "extraordinary" in her life. Me too!  So with one baby step at a time, I discovering what I really want.  Gotta get my dream machine going!  Dream big or go home, right?! I know one thing I really want and that's to get in great health!  So, first baby step is to stick to the Release plan everyday.

This morning was one of my favorite workouts, 55 push ups, 55 sit ups, and 168 squats, with 10 minutes of cardio in between.  Sounds like a lot, but we learned it from Deb Cheslow in the pilot program and it's extraordinary, ahem, that not only am I able to do this on a regular basis, it's getting a little too easy.  Honest!  I'll have to rev it up a bit next time.  Had my six meals, and even included a protein shake in the morning. I'm on my way.

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If Patience is a Virtue...I Want Mine Now!

So when is this patience thing supposed to kick in anyway?  I've lived in an immediate gratification world my whole life.  Instant entertainment at the touch of a button, instant food in the microwave, even instant information with the internet.  Maybe that's why I work in the beauty industry.  Want to be a blond? Color your hair, bam, instant blond.  Straight hair and want it curly, perm it, poof, curly hair.  Everything in an instant.  I even remember the question not being "What's for dinner?" but "What do you want for dinner?" because with a quick phone call, or drive thru, you could have just about anything.

Yes patience, you are so elusive.

At The Release Plan meeting yesterday, I heard someone say it's not a sprint.  Too true my friend.  

So here I go again, learning.  I know I didn't get where I'm at with my weight in an instant, so it's going to take time and yes, patience, to get where I'm going.  But the important thing is, that I'm going.  Right?

Days off are hard for me.  I just want to lay around and do as little as possible.  But I'm learning to forgive myself for that and do whats good for me.  Today I ate on plan.  I did a tiny 12 minute workout. (Which I love doing) And I moved forward.  

Forward is my favorite direction!

Deprive, Indulge, Loathe Myself... Repeat

Today was the last day of the Release Dare Pilot Program.  Oh so sad.  But that's why I'm doing this blog right?  One of the most important lessons I've learned in the Release Program is that repetition is the basis of learning.  Deb Cheslow touched on this today and, she's right, I've been taught over the years to follow the deprivation, indulgence  self-loathing carousel by every other plan on the planet. (And I've tried most of them)  It's time for a new record.  Learning to re-teach myself through a positive, self-reinforcing repetition where I'm not the guilty party is the key.  You learn by repetition and that's when habits change.  And when habits change, lives change.

I promised myself that I wouldn't ramble on and on in these post, but just relate my day to day progress.  No  food diaries, no rantings, no unsolicited advice. Just honesty and progress.  If nothing else progress and what's working for me when nothing else did. 

The Release Plan. 

Oh and repetition of really good lessons.

So normally at this time of year, I would give in to my Holiday voice that says,"Oh what the hell, Thanksgiving was so yummy, just wait 'til the New Year to continue the program!" Good thing I'm not listening to that voice anymore!  Back on track after a guilt free Thanksgiving food fest.  Worked out this morning and eating great, good for me food.  I can so get through this Holiday Season, no problem!

First day of my second 90 days!

My Story So Far -
Progress Pictures
First 90 Days 

Why is it that no matter what scale I buy, it says the wrong thing?  STUPID SCALE!!!  So I decided to take a hammer to it for a while and try something different.  With the help of authors Deb Cheslow and Angie Flynn who wrote the book Release, I started a journey that has taken me to places I thought I'd never be able to go again.  Being in my early fifties, a breast cancer survivor, a severe asthmatic and countless other issues due to my weight, I had lots to overcome.  And with the help of the Release Dare pilot program I was lucky enough to be a part of, I've come further in 90 days than I ever thought possible.  So now that the pilot program is over and I'm on my own, I thought what a great way for me to have complete accountability and continue my journey online. Blogging everyday until...
I'll be posting pictures every 90 days to show my progress, which believe me is the hardest thing I've ever had to do, but pictures are what tells the story best, so here goes!!