Upcoming Labor Day Weekend

Dear Friends,

The year 2011 is, without any question, coming rapidly to an end.  Tomorrow is September 1, 2011.  Before long, we will be celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's 2012.  But, Labor Day has historically been the key indicator that summer has ended, school is now in session, and children wish they could start summer vacation all over again to avoid the havoc of doing homework and writing papers.

Growing up, I remember school starting Tuesday after Labor Day.  Let me tell you, that is definitely NOT the case here in TX!  Peter has been in school since August 17th!

Anyways, I really wanted to emphasize this upcoming holiday weekend as a time to really spend with your family and friends.  Let's face it, we work really hard so a national holiday is certainly the opportunity to sit back and relax for a bit!  I know I am!  BUT, it's no excuse to go hog-wild with your diet.  Remember all those weeks of busting your butt?  All the sweat you poured out in your garage or in your livingroom or in your spare bedroom?  Please don't blow it this weekend.  Be safe and enjoy yourself within reason. Exercise and remember to take care of yourself.

Tomorrow is Day 74 of this P90X program.  Man, only 16 more days of Tony Horton before we are going to tackle Chalene Johnson's Turbo Fire.  I'm so excited!  These past 73 days have been hard and have really pushed me to get outside my comfort zone, to really go after it.  I really don't have a magic number on the scale that I'd like to achieve.  And, I really don't have a specific pair of jeans or size of clothing I'd like to fit into.  Silly, huh?  Not so much in my head.  I just want to be the healthiest person I can be.  It wasn't a mere 2.5 years ago that I was a completely broken person who was struggling with self-image, confidence, and basically every aspect of my life.  That's because my mind was not healthy.  Let me tell you, if your mind isn't focused on the right perspective, your entire body will decline at a rapid pace.  You may not notice it, but those around you certainly do because they are watching you. Casting Crowns have a song entitled, "Slow Fade"...check it out.

So, have a safe and fun-filled weekend.  Take this national holiday as a time to regroup and refocus on those goals you set for 2011.  120 days.  That's what you have left to make them come true.  Go after it with all you have and you just might be pleasantly surprised when Dec. 31st rolls around and you have accomplished everything on your list. 

Let's go!