Some times patience is hard

I am not sure how many of you watch the Biggest Loser on TV. I am fascinated by the show.
This past week featured Michael, who started the show at 520+ lbs and has now lost over 2oo, upset because he is still leaving the show as an obese man at 320+ lbs. He sees how far he still has left in front of him and feels tired and disappointed. He questions if he has the strength and energy to continue or if it would just be better to throw in the towel now. He can't see or appreciate the hard work and progress he has made. All that is in his vision is the long path ahead of him.
I watched his struggle this week and I was crying. I could so sympathize with his pain and frustration.
This frustration comes up in all kinds of struggles in life. Any time you are making a large life changing move - it takes time and patience and in a instant gratification society that is not easy to cope with some times.
For me when I am feeling frustrated, I breathe. Lots and lots of deep breathing. I don't fight the frustration I welcome it. I sit with it and try to learn what it is telling me. I mentally walk through what actions that I am taking that are forwarding my journey. Am I doing the right things? Am I taking care of myself like I know I need to? If yes, then I know I am still on the right path and I need to continue to forward momentum. Marathons are run 1 step at a time. Weight is lost 1 lb at a time. Patience comes one breath at a time.

Enjoy the journey.
Kara