Progress can still be frustrating

Definition of progress is - forward or onward movement toward a destination.

Even though I had a good week (completed all scheduled workouts), I still feel frustrated. I know I should not expect to be where I was when I was triathlon training or when I was 30+ lbs lighter, or could do more.......blah blah blah, right.

One of my biggest challenges in life is being satisfied with myself, which is a work in progress. I know I made great strides this week and I know that will become stronger.

I'm nervous about weigh in tomorrow, of course, but I feel pretty confident that I'm down.

This week I biked faster than I did last week, ran faster and further than I did last week and completed 2 HITT sessions and 2 strength training sessions.

The HITT sessions amaze me because they are short but tough and it's a serious challenge and the strength training in the beginning is about figuring out the correct starting weight without being so sore I can't move.

All of this is moving forward to a destination, so be happy!

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