Kats’ Korner: Being the Best Me Possible

Dedication, whether it is to your career, yourself, your family, the community you live in, or all of the above, can be very difficult and yet, very rewarding.

Failure only happens when effort ceases to exist.

Just being dedicated isn’t enough. There is work involved. Change may be necessary as well.

I haven’t had a problem being dedicated to my career, my family or Oakland. I take each one of them seriously and aspire to do my best at all times, always keeping in mind that balance is important and happiness of others comes before my own.

In order to achieve this, I have to be more dedicated in one particular area, me. No, I am not being selfish. I am being honest.

Getting older is supposed to make us wiser, which I do believe. I also believe it can make us less ambitious., at least when it comes to exercising.

I enjoy going for walks, weather permitting. But, I don’t enjoy walking on the treadmill. Half an hour seems like eternity. But, I do it anyway.

No matter how much I try, the muffin top refuses to leave.

I wasn’t faithful to my diet over the holidays. Who is? It is quite a challenging time.

I also didn’t exercise for at least three weeks. That is very unlike me. Effort stopped, failure happened.

Not for long.

I began doing Zumba about two weeks ago. I started lifting weights, doing more than before. And, Tuesday, I began the 6-pack abs in 6 weeks workout.

I am not delusional. It will take me longer than six weeks. It is very hard. Wednesday morning, I hurt in places I hadn’t hurt in before! But, I did it again! I realize I shouldn’t do it every day. I intend to mix in cardio, weights and continue Zumba as well. I have lost almost an inch around my waist. I haven’t weighed myself. But, more importantly, I feel great! I have more energy that carries me through each day.

I also have been watching my diet. I love fruits and vegetables, so I eat plenty of them. I also add as much protein to my diet as I can. And, most important, I drink lots of water!

The hardest food for me to walk away from is potato chips. I am not a sweets person, but I love chips. As they say, you can’t eat just one.

I could eat the entire bag.

My point is, in order for me to work hard at my career, family and the community I love, Oakland, I have to take very good care of me.

I believe that is true for everyone.

Failure only happens when effort ceases to exist.

Thought for the day: As long as you are moving, you are doing better than the person still sitting on the couch.

Have a great week!