Making the Most of the Next 4 Months

So, as my summer comes to an end, well, you wouldn't know that summer is almost over, because the weather is Southern California is so nice right now..but Sept brings me to a step forward in staying focused on my goals, I always seem to be better once summer is over and the last 4 months of the year keeps me focused on getting this weight off. I had such a set back in my health these past 3 months. I look back and think when did all my joints start to flare up again, and all I can say it seems to be related to my ear infection I came down with the end of June. I had all intentions to focus hard on my weight loss journey. I know what foods to eat and what foods not to eat, I know staying active is the key to keep me mentally focused too. I try not to think of the past, but look towards the future. I feel like I lost several months with the set back of my joints flaring up, and then going back on Enbrel, taking antibiotics and not really being well enough to go outside and take my evening 2 mile walk. I sat indoors most of the summer. I still have 4 months to really settle this deal, a deal with my health. I am getting ready to make a major change, a change that I did almost exactly 1 year ago. I am ready to get off my pain medications and allow my body to detox and knowing what I will go through will be a challenge to my mental dependency. I will begin slowly, cutting down on my pain medications, but if my pain becomes to unbearable, I will of course take what I need to manage. I will walk, walking is what makes me happy, and eating right, getting my body healed. It's all about adjustments in life. I go through detoxification, but it will be slowly. I will release water weight, and I look forward to seeing the scale move down, and my inches melt away. I have so much to look forward to, I am in control, I must be strong mentally.