I must say, this is probably the first time ever, and yes, i said EVER....that I am looking at the screen flashing up saying, "you have 14 days to lose X amount of weight..." and my mind is registering it and replying, "keep on keepin on girl, you can do this"! I am finding that my mind has to be all in or my body and spirit won't be. It's a lesson I have learned in my running journey. If you set out telling yourself you can, you will. It may take a few tries to get there, but you will get there. No one starts out running a marathon but you build up to it and set bigger and bigger goals for yourself. I have always in the past had thoughts of doubt when it comes to changing my body and lifestyle and losing this unhealthy fat. Today, I realized that the thoughts running through my mind right now are not those of doubt, but of certaintly that I can and will hit this goal. I will keep following my food plan and keep running my heart out and getting enough sleep/rest and when I step on the scale for my final weigh in I will be far better off than when I started. I know it may sound goofy to naysayers out there, but I do watch inspirational/motivational run youtube videos before I go to my races. I post positive mantras up for myself to see regularly. I repeat to myself when I am feeling weak about a decision or challenge that, "i can do this". Try it....it works! Here's to a great uplifting and positive week ahead with good healthy decisions, and high spirits to all my fellow dietbetters! Cheers!