Walk this way.

Update on the whole "Fitness" thing: I am STILL at 181 glorious pounds! Went to see the doctor yesterday for my monthly weigh in and that's where I'm at. I don't feel bad about that at all! I am SO proud of the fact that I was able to lose 28 pounds and now, two months later, I've managed to MAINTAIN!! *phew* My birthday is in less than one week and I haven't reached my "goal" of 175 but things are taking a turn in a different direction and I feel GOOD about it!

In honor of my accomplishments I am passing on a daily reflection from Spark People. Ironic??

I am a slow walker, but I never walk backwards.

- Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President

Taking two steps forward

Slow and steady has not always been an inspiring concept. It's not as sexy as speed and sharp turns of direction. But it may be just the thing to keep you from running out of gas, while still moving you forward. Abe is telling us that the most important thing is to keep walking forward, no matter how slowly. Sometimes slowness can be frustrating. You might become impatient; you might get discouraged with a setback. But a setback doesn't have to set you back. Simply using it as a learning opportunity can leapfrog you ahead again. From now on, try paying attention more to your direction and less to your speed. Be patient, focus on a little bit at a time, and soon enough, you'll be further than you ever thought. Besides, it's a good bet that by always looking forward, Abe rarely looked back in regret.