Facing Reality

I recently had some personal experiences...running into people that knew me when I was 40-50 lbs. thinner...that filled me with sadness and embarrasment. I felt like I wanted to just melt into the ground like the Wicked Witch of the West. But, I choose to look at the experience as motivation, and I am left with the realization that no matter how much help and support I have...especially from Michael who gives his 100%...the real commitment has to come from ME. Any program only works when you DO it---and as simplistic as it sounds, no one else can do it for you. Luckily, I find the Super Body Super Brain (SBSB) exercise energizing and fun. And it helps my mood and spirit tremendously. Prone to depression, exercise is as important for me as any other treatment.
A few things that I know about myself are helpful. For one, I am a morning exerciser. While I may do more cardio later in the day, or 10 mins. of SBSB (hey, even 10 min. is effective), I like to begin my day with exercise. As far as a food program goes, I really have to PLAN. This means shopping and making sure healthy choices are available in my fridge. While I have bad habits to break (I am a night eater, single, and living in NYC where takeout food is abundant), I know a lot about nutrition and I'm a professional cook! So, moving forward, no excuses, and no more embarrasment, I hope. But I'm keeping that terrible feeling as a reminder.

Super Body, Super Brain--Let's make it happen!

My name is Lori, and I am Michael' s Project. Michael is Michael Gonzalez-Wallace, the talented creator of the Super Body, Super Brain workout....and I feel fortunate to be training with him personally. I am a challenge---great fitness potential---but always getting in my own way. The phrase "one step forward, two steps back" must have been created for me. I am fat, and tired of being so. I keep waiting for, instead of working for that to change.
But, at age (gasp!) 51...I can't wait anymore!! So begins an 8 month project. I choose 8 months because that is when Michael's book, "Super Body, Super Brain" will be published...and I want to be evidence of the results!! See, I believe in Michael...and myself...because we have worked together before, and truly, I was transformed. I just got WAY off track. Well....Oprah understands.
So, today, Sept. 15, at 5'8" I am 192 lbs...a long way from a super body. But that's where I am, so that's where I start. And why not sharpen my brain at the same time??