The past two weeks have been really difficult. Thursday we had to put our faithful dog Maggie to sleep after a short fight with aggressive cancer. First real emotional/stressful strain since I began this journey last July. I'm a glass half full kind of person so I know that my eating was not as bad as it would have been before I started...but it was not healthy. I'm more disappointed in myself for totally not exercising the two weeks.

so this morning, I duly noted the 2.5 pound weight gain over the past two weeks, put on the running shoes and took Roxy, our remaining dog for a walk/run. As we were leaving the driveway, the man that lives across the street, whom we have a very casual relationship (we wave and say hi) says...
"I hope you don't mind me saying something (at this point I think he is going to mention that Maggie hasn't been barking at him through the bay window which was a favorite pastime of hers) but whatever you are doing it is really working! Last week I saw you and I thought you had company...I didn't recognize you!"

Just when I needed to be reminded how far I have come and that I do have the tools to go further, an almost stranger provides the spark...thanks neighbor!

I am so very sorry for your loss! When you lose a pet it feels like you lost a member of your family.

I am glad to hear you are going right back after goals. You should be so proud of yourself.

It is also always very encouraging when someone says something so kind to you when you need it most.

My thoughts and prayers are with you! Stay strong!

I am so very sorry for your loss! When you lose a pet it feels like you lost a member of your family.

I am glad to hear you are going right back after goals. You should be so proud of yourself.

It is also always very encouraging when someone says something so kind to you when you need it most.

My thoughts and prayers are with you! Stay strong!

The same condolences from me. It is okay to take some time for yourself I think and mourn your loss. Good for you for getting back to your plan and what a great neighbor to say something to you when you needed it! Good luck on your continued journey!

I'm so sorry about your pup.

I'm so sorry for your loss. They really our our family, and it truly hurts when they leave us.

What a nice pick me up from your neighbor. :-) You're doing great - don't lose sight of it.

Give Roxy some extra hugs!

i know your still getting over the hurt but whenever one of my pets dies i make sure to go hit up the local rescue and adopt another little fur baby there are so many that need love and im sure roxy would't mind a playmate