The day has come.

I decided to become a marathon runner in February 2004 to gain a better understand of how to impact a life of someone who needs to lose over 100 pounds...now that day has come. I am working with three incredible people who each have this challenge ahead of them and asked me to join the journey. One, a man with a love of cooking like me, is 550 pounds. The process will be slow. There is much to discover before we can move forward. We need to take small long lasting steps.
Most goals when I first start to working with people are weight lose, look better in a dress or shirt and get back in shape. How would you feel if your one goal being just to "get your life back". My heart goes out. This is why I do what I do and feel completely blessed to be able to take these journeys.
Running your first marathon is a journey that last many months. It is a slow process of progressive increases in distances that you believe you will never be able to finish...but you do. Joining a running club help makes the runs make easier and incredible support. An enviroment of support means everything. There are highs and lows, successes and set backs. Just like when one is eating well and binge on a favorite snack or meal. It does get harder as you go. Looking at large goals can be overwhelming. Thats we we run small races as we go. Just like one needs small weight lose goals to feel success.
The second part is sometimes when people eat enough to be a 100 pounds overweight they hear a voice telling them it is alright. I have heard those voices. I am a 19 year recovering alcoholic. I know what it is like to hear..."its ok to have one more". My inner voice is now silent but I can help those who hear the voice loud and clear.