In the middle of struggles...

Disclaimer: nothing to do with weight loss today...so bare with me :)

Over the last 5-6 months I've heard of tragedy in many peoples lives. It's the kind of news that no one ever wants to hear or deal with. The picture I posted with this blog today was sent to me a few months ago, it's of a little boy receiving the American flag because either his mother or father had died serving our country. His face speaks volumes for all of us that one time or another had to receive a gift of appreciation in the midst of overwhelming sadness. But also his face reflects how we often try to put on such a brave face to get through the most difficult situations....

Almost 6 years ago my grandfather passed away. He lived a good life, a full life and at the end of his life the United States presented my dad with the American flag, "thanking" my grandfather for the service to defending our country. I have witnessed this twice in my life and both times it impacted my life. So much symbolism in that very act of presenting the flag, it represents the protection of our country, the freedom that we do often take for granted.

Each time I hear of someone else dealing with tragedy or uncertainty because they've lost a loved one....I pray. I close my eyes and in silence of my thoughts and heart I pray....

Make this day one that will be memorable



Weight loss: 0

Total Weight loss: -127 pounds

Getting results

Troy can attest that his hard work and dedication has presented great results...in this picture you see what his hard work got him...the super bowl. What your doing today...is it getting results? How your living your life....is that getting results? Is your diet or way you eat.....is that getting results? Interesting how everything you do in your life needs, must warrant results or you shouldn't be doing it. I live this in my job every day. If what your doing isn't creating results that you need, that you like then change it. Change the way you do things to get the results that YOU want. OK...that's the lecture for today.

I wrapped up an appointment today with a really good customer, contact that I've had for a few years now. I'm thankful that I've met this person and really feel like it's a benefit to know them. When we where finished with our appointment he asked me a question that no one in all my business life has ever asked me..."So are you happy with the results of this meeting?" Really!?!? Your asking me? I answered and then repeated it back to him and his response is, as long as there is a positive outcome for both of us then the result of this meeting was worth it. Interesting way to present it. Makes you think....always like challenging things that make you think outside the box.

Weight loss: 0

Total Weight loss: -128 pounds

What happened to yesterday?

I didn't even realize that I didn't write in my blog yesterday! It was a busy day at work and last night I started to work on my taxes. I don't mind doing my taxes but I always feel like I'm missing out on so much, but then I think simple is best right...keep things simple then nothing has to get complicated. It's life, keep my diet and eating habits simple and then it won't be complicated when I'm faced with the challenges of sticking to it....sometimes easier said then done.

We're in the middle of a good snow storm...I love it! I love this time of year, why because I know it's going to happen every year....taxes, snow, cold, etc...it's going to happen. :)

Make this a great day!

Weight loss: 0

Total Weight loss: -128 pounds

Hmmm

This picture just made me laugh...not sure if it's the fact that this person who owns this car is never going to get in it till spring or that nature tends to do things that make us marvel at it's splendor. I don't have a lot on my mind other then being very busy today, which I love! I am thankful for days like today!

Weight loss: 0

Total weight loss: 128 pounds.