Have you ever wanted something so badly, you could actually "see or taste" it?
That's how I feel right now. I envision myself playing on the beaches of Jamaica, rolling around on the floor with my grandsons, walking to check out every store in the Great Mall, and all that goes along with being fit and healthy. I am so ready to be over this unhealthy me.
I’ve started this “journey” several times. I begin strong but get off track after a few months. I’ve tried Weight Watchers (twice), Adkins, and a multitude of different sure-fire diets that only fizzle out after I get bored with the restrictions and all the work that goes with “staying on track”.
So you might wonder, what makes this time different from any of the other attempts. I honestly can’t give you a straight answer. I do know that with each attempt, I’ve learned something about what makes me tick. I keep unraveling the puzzle. I can say that this time I feel like I’ve gotten to know myself a lot more. I’ve worked on the inner me to address the outer me, if that makes sense. That’s the difference this time. My success depends on how well I know myself. I’ve had to figure out how to love myself. I know I am my worst enemy. I sabotage my efforts when things get difficult. No more. I’ve thrown down the gauntlet and surrender to finding that healthy me. This is the fight for my life. Knowing that has given me such strength. I know this time will be forever.
I’ve started this “journey” several times. I begin strong but get off track after a few months. I’ve tried Weight Watchers (twice), Adkins, and a multitude of different sure-fire diets that only fizzle out after I get bored with the restrictions and all the work that goes with “staying on track”.
So you might wonder, what makes this time different from any of the other attempts. I honestly can’t give you a straight answer. I do know that with each attempt, I’ve learned something about what makes me tick. I keep unraveling the puzzle. I can say that this time I feel like I’ve gotten to know myself a lot more. I’ve worked on the inner me to address the outer me, if that makes sense. That’s the difference this time. My success depends on how well I know myself. I’ve had to figure out how to love myself. I know I am my worst enemy. I sabotage my efforts when things get difficult. No more. I’ve thrown down the gauntlet and surrender to finding that healthy me. This is the fight for my life. Knowing that has given me such strength. I know this time will be forever.
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