Journaling:

Ok, so when we moved here I was very overweight and very depressed due to many circumstances in my life at the time. I promised myself “When I got healthier, I’d hike Exploration Peak Park near our house, but not until it got cooler!” That time never came and I gained more weight until it was obvious I needed help. I pulled myself up by the bootstraps and started a lifestyle change of better eating and actually doing exercise. It is 10 months later, and I hiked up to the top to see the comet. I didn’t see the comet, but I made it all the way to the top. It was harder going back down than up. Goals are worth it - and Embracing them is an amazing feeling!