I had an idea on November 4th, 2011. Well - I had more than one, but never mind the number of ideas that crossed my mind on that day. This particular idea has grown wings.
How did I get the idea? I got a text from a friend saying he had thought of me after reading an article about a marathoner. I was also inspired by the 47,000 or so people participating in the New York City Marathon, particularly Zoe Koplowitz - the 63 year old woman with MS who just completed her 23rd NYC marathon. There are a few other inspirations as well - and so there it was. The idea was formed.
As the idea began to resonate and haunt me all the live long days - How would I accomplish the idea? I was creating mental project plans, then rejecting them all and worrying about "what if the sky falls on this particular day?" How am I going to do all of this? How would my body and mind react to this? How would I explain it? How would I blah blah blah...
After several days of chewing on the how's - I had an epiphany last night. At the conclusion of a heart pounding workout - it just stopped (not my heart but my worry). Perhaps all the "how to" questions were maybe (read - for sure) a mask for excuses about why it couldn't happen. I realized I didn't need to have ever small task and detail mapped out. I just needed to get going on the idea that has permeated my soul. I needed to stop excusing it and start doing it.
I am grateful for the inspiration and for this idea. It somehow feels just right (thank you Goldilocks). Everything else - well I will figure it out as I go along.
How will I do that? I just will...
About Me
- Carol Fitzgerald Tyler
- I lost 103 pounds without surgery, and there was great rejoicing! However - over the last year and a half, life got in the way. Between serious bouts of fibromyalgia and debilitating migraines, I gained some weight, and found myself feeling dumpy, frumpy, and most definately in a slump. 2012 is over and the time has come to dump that frump slump, release the excess weight, change my attitude, and be and feel fabulous! This journey is about more than just weight loss. It is about facing and releasing all things that hold us back from living life to the fullest each and every day. Make the most of what you have, and live a "seize the moment" lifestyle. Join me on my journey, and dump your own slumps - whatever they may be. Welcome to Fabulous!
