Missed It By That Much!

Happy New Year!   Not that I am rushing Father Time, but I am glad 2015 is upon us. Even with all of my rhetoric to get serious about goals and aspirations the last few weeks of 2014, I have to admit, the turning of the clock turned up the motivation meter!   The key to a great year is not to lose that momentum created at the end of 2014 and leverage the euphoria of getting a clean slate.   Yes, I remember, I had put myself on blast regarding my personal "pick one" goal of reaching 180lbs before the end of year.  I will confess that I did not reach my goal.   I could blame it on the all the holiday foods and chocolates that that are laying a out in a bounty all over the house since Thanksgiving.  I could blame it on a missed workout here and there.  There would easily be a series of excuses that I could give you...and most of them would sound rational and excusable.   I will also admit that this goal is one I have had for over a decade. Never mind that I did not reveal my "Before" picture (censoring committee said "No Way"!).  Just know that 3 years ago, I had topped 220lbs and come down to 185lb at my lowest.  When I made the "pick one" goal, it was 195lbs.  Improvement, but not perfection...not my best.   I did stick to many of my commitments and remained steadfast and disciplined 85% of the time.  The result;     Like they say in church,   "I may not be who I want to be, but thank God, I am not who I used to be!   I am now in striking distance of an elusive goal and it feels good to "have it on the run".  Sure, I am still in the middle of my "&"...but it feels good!   That is what life and a New Year is all about.  Get dissatisfied with your "Before", work your butt off (figuratively and literally depending on your goal) during your "&"and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the "After".  Hint: You also have to have joy during the "&" as that is where you will spend most of your life!   Ok, so maybe I chickened out a bit on my first ever selfie...I have a newfound respect for Kim Kardashian and Anthony Weiner (never thought I would say either of those things!).  Yes, I still have some work to do but I am ready.  (click here for the backstory on Shemar Moore!)   I have resolved that 2015 is the year to Pursue Your Greatness.  It is ok to reach high and fall a little (or a lot) short.  The key to getting things done is to believe they are possible and get started and keep pressing.  Who knows, you may reach every goal you set or next year you may say you...   Missed It By That Much!   Wishing you a prosperous and healthy 2015!