Alternative Routes

Alternative routes are time consuming and tedious but they can you to places where you would have not gone otherwise. Along the way you make discoveries that would have been missed had you not taken that path. The paths we take in life lead us into the undiscovered territory of our interior landscape.

Two years ago, I began a journey of weight loss because of a million dollar challenge. At that time I, was emotionally and mentally operating on auto pilot. I was sleep walking through my through my life. My weight was climbing out of control. I figured a million dollar challenge was the motivation I needed to do something about it.
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I did not win the challenge, RATS!!

However, I took an alternative route toward sustained behavioral change. This time consuming and tedious alternative route has exposed me to places, events, and people that I would not have experienced otherwise.

I was walk/jogging yesterday around the periphery of a shopping complex and discovered that I don't need perfect conditions and locations to get exercise in. I did my own make shift 5k course in 45minutes. Two years ago it would have taken me well over a hour and a half to traverse that same distance.Yesterday I did 30 minute strength training and one hour Reformer Pilate's. Two years ago that would not have happened.

Alternative Routes, although time consuming and tedious, are often blessings in disguise.

I am grateful for the people I've meet, the friends I've made, and the self discoveries I've experienced
on my alternative route.

Peace & Blessings on Your Journey