This Monster Also Comes in Avocado Green

Happy Friday the Thirteenth, people! I've never (knock on wood) had anything but a great day on this most superstitious of holidays.   Hopefully, the trend continues because otherwise I'll feel really silly for jinxing myself.

This week has been pretty incredible.  I've learned a lot about myself and didn't have much time to let you in on the details.  Mr. Husband and I went to the gym 3 times total and ate sensibly all week!   Recently, we weren't as consistent or dedicated to our diet or to going to the gym. A whole week of being on point is so motivating! That's not even considering the improvement I'm already seeing in my ability to beat the crap out of myself of the elliptical!

Outside of physical fitness,  it has been an amazing week for my mental fitness.  Normally, I telecommute but on Tuesday and Wednesday I ventured out of the comfort of the nerd-cave and out into the big world to join my colleagues in the office.  This usually causes me extreme anxiety because I (irrationally) think people are going to be angry that I'm taking up so much space with my person.  On Wednesday, I started my day trying on a pair of pants I hadn't worn in a while and ALREADY they fit better.  I've not even lost 10 lbs and I'm already taking up less space!

I had a talk with a mentor while in the office and he helped me to realize that my biggest barrier in my life isn't me, it's me believing in me. I know, it sounds a little hokey, but hear me out.  Why did I stay in the same position within my company for 5 years? Why didn't get down to my goal weight the first time around?  Why haven't I gone to a boxing class? It's because new experiences that I don't think I'll be able to handle terrify me and I assume I'll fail.  No more, I say! I'm a pretty rad lady! I should have confidence in myself, dangit!  The consequences of performing poorly are so much less than the consequences of letting life pass me by.

Let it be known that on this Friday the Thirteenth a monster was born.  This monster doesn't destroy anything but the barriers it puts in front of itself.  So, it's pretty innocuous.  I guess I'm less of a "monster" and more of a "self-cleaning oven"?