The belly gets flatter and the body gets stronger, amidst pain, sweat, walking, a 5K, diet (ahem.."food balance awareness"), 15-minute online workouts, travel for work, and vacation.
The attitude has changed. Energy has returned. Tying a shoe is no longer an early morning Olympic event. The shirt and pant sizes are shrinking....as well as the consumption intake. Playing in the yard includes actually running to retrieve the ball. Sweat has become a friend more than a foe.
Time to coin a new motivational phrase. Ah...."50 by 40"
Lose 50 pounds by 40 years old. The progress is worth noting: almost 40 pounds lighter as of August 1. Now just a few months to reach the goal's end on November 1.
The challenge is real. And it's possible.
The plan is in motion. And it's a daily choice.
The ultimate goal is balance.
50 by 40. The results are [finally] within reach.
