I've started the countdown....

I have placed the counter on my blog to keep me focused on the goal.  I have to remember that it is going to be a long, slow process.  I have to remember to be patient and to listen to my body... heck I need to respect it a little more.

It was suggested before that I write an appology letter to my quad.  Well, I think I'll write a letter to my entire body.

Dear Body

Gosh, I don't know where to begin......  I suppose I should start by apologizing for mistreating you the way I have.  I always expected that you would do what I wanted, when I wanted, for as long as I wanted.  I was selfish.  I never thought to give you a break, let you relax and heal.  I took advantage of you.

I forced junk food and alcohol into you, I made you stay awake, made you train too hard..... knowing full well that it would be so much more difficult for you to perform.  I expected everything and gave you nothing in return.

I know, I know... you kept 'politely' asking me to slow things down, to get a massage every now and again, soak in an epsom salt bath, etc....  I brushed aside the aches and pains and totally ignored your needs.

Even when you began to protest, I made you keep going...........  

I know now, that you had no other choice.  You had to stop me and put me in my place.

I am asking for your forgiveness.  I sit here typing this letter, very humbled, and filled with so much gratitude for you. I promise to start taking better care of you, to look out for you, to respect you, and to really listen to you.

I hope that we can become the best of friends.  Please give me another chance?

Sincerely,

Stacey

Gotta run.