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So this morning, I got up early!!! Even before the alarm went off. I enjoyed a few minutes at home before having a quick bite and getting myself ready to head out the door.

It was a very cool morning this morning and I was anticipating the work out ahead of me. I knew that today was going to be a challenging day because Rob informed us yesterday that we'd be introduced to the Mile today which meant we'd be doing "exercise pit stops" along the way.

When I arrived, I felt good, charged up and ready. We started out on our way and made stops for wall sits, squat jumps, push ups, rev. crunches, calf raises, touch downs, dips, lunges, and step-ups. I maintained a good pace today and really concentrated on pushing myself to reach new limits today.

When we were on Michigan bridge and doing our touch downs by Varnum, I couldn't help but marvel at the awesomeness of the morning sky. It was bright, baby blue with electric white streaks and sheets of pink, purple and pale yellow. Truly magnificent! What a beautiful painting for me to enjoy throughout the whole work out this morning!!!!

When we were on our homestretch, I pushed myself hard to get to that finish line. It was great!!! There's is something truly exhilarating about crossing that "line" and knowing that you just completed the tasks set before you and that you accomplished every single one!

After the course, we did some core work and stretching. Once again, during our stretching, I looked around me. The painting had changed. The full moon was in view across the river and the colors of the sky had changed. The oranges and pinks that I noticed earlier were fading away revealing more blue. I even noticed that there was actually a "silver lining" on some of the clouds. I smiled to myself and took a huge refreshing breath enjoying every piece of creation that surrounded me. As we were finishing stretching, I swear I heard a "Good job, today!" followed by a breath of crisp air on my cheek.

I hope tomorrow morning's weather is as nice as it was this morning. I have a new goal set for the mile and will be setting new goals for my other Fitpar tasks tonight. I will make sure I post results tomorrow.

Intensity Level Today: 8-9 (Love it!)

Last night, I did get "the numbers" results from measurements and weight. And I'm on track. I have lost some inches and pounds. But I also gained inches in certain areas. I am using these measurements as a mere tool, a gauge, to make sure that I'm eating properly and doing what I need to be doing to get to the goal of a healthier me. I no longer have a "number" goal that I'm working towards. I no longer have a "magic size" that I'm trying to get to. I'm truly enjoying my mornings and the daily "high" I get from physical exercise. I'm working on feeling comfortable where I'm at and feeling good about me, regardless of what negative remarks I "hear" coming from the mirror. My "friend", Mr. Scale is developing quite a layer of dust and I'm sure he feels neglected. I'm not ready to smash him into a million pieces yet, but I definitely don't feel the emotional bond anymore that I have lived with for so long.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Today, I feel strong, motivated, and ready for the day!!!!!!!!!!