Hey, you’re still committed to this 4 and a half months later and that says a lot in my book. Always persevere my friend!

I’m glad you’re not giving up. Reading about your journey has inspired me more than you know.

I didn’t get your posts for a few days and spend a fair amount of time worrying that your one-pound gain had derailed you. I’m so glad that it hasn’t. Your creative thinking and shifts continue to inspire me.

Re: your earlier blog about the expense of a trainer. Someone suggested barter. I was thinking of a way that might work (has for me in a different form). You are an extraordinarily talented writer. Everyone has something that they want written — a resume, their personal story, hard letters to friends or family who have been lost for various reasons–all manner of things.

You might think of bartering personal training for writing whatever that person wants written. A trainer can help you reach your goals; you can help a trainer reach hers. You might also think about doing similar things for other people–for money to pay a trainer.

Your beautiful writing skill could be used to get you things beyond the pleasure and help you give others in your blog. It’s worth cold, hard cash. With your creative mind, you can think of ways. Also, such efforts would provide material for your resume for when you are ready to move on professionally.

A random thought–Toastmaster’s is a nationwide organization whose members work (sucessfully) to overcome their fear of public speaking). In addition to being afraid of public speaking, they often don’t know how to write what they want to say. Just a thought for a starting point.

Keep inspiring us.

Shanna

I’ve struggled a lot with my eating habits. Exercise is the ‘easy’ part for me. Not that my workouts are exactly easy, but I love going to the gym. Food is another story entirely I never thought changing how I eat would be so difficult! You’re definitely not alone there. Hopefully your boot camp coach will have some good ideas for you.