Currently, the exercise is going well while the diet has slipped a bit.  I have gained about 10 pounds since the end of the challenge and it is all because of my diet.  Fortunately, I have maintained my exercise or it probably would have been a worse weight gain.  But, I go see my doctor in the middle of April and I am going to ask him to refer me to a nutritionist to get my back in shape with my diet.

Before I was accepted into the Challenge last year, I knew that I needed to make lifestyle changes but I was fearful of failure.  I have tried so many times to loose weight and get in shape to deal with my diabetes and have been unsuccessful.  In fact, I also did not apply last year to be a part of the Challenge because I thought it would be a waste of time in that I would drop out and embarrass myself.    One of the things the Challenge showed me was that I can do anything I set my mind to do.  It boils down to having the appropriate mindset to do it.  Once I was accepted into the Challenge, I made up my mind I was going to accomplish my goals no matter what.  Whenever I ever thought about eating something that was not in my meal plan or not exercising, my motto was “NO EXCUSES!!!”  The reality is now that I can have that mindset to keep myself in shape to benefit my health.

Congratulations to those selected for Season III.  As I said in this blogs title, it is an adventure.  One that you will see the benefits of and have appreciation for in the end.  Take it one day at a time and use all the support and help you are provided.