Waz up which you man? (I am from Louz-ana–I talk crazy sometime! So–get over it!) Me?
Before you lose your mind or think I have ... this YUM salad cost me a WHOLE 250 Calories ... don't be a panicin' on me! 😀 I know you see meat (beef and turkey mix) and Avocado in there but that is all the fat you will find in this lovely meal. I used lime and vinegar to spice it up a bit. VERY YUMMY! 😀
Well, I have been working on a Year in Review post … looking back at photos from my year’s journey down Obesity Lane, and eating some Kick Butt Food (more about that tomorrow). WOW! I can say I am VERY happy with where I am now. I know I have a lot more things that I want to accomplish … BUT … I am pretty darn happy as a rule with my personal progress. I wish I had not gained since I returned from Alaska, but that is just how my cookie crumbled, and I have to roll with that and make the best of my new year. I am, and I will!
I have great friends behind me (check out Butt Kickers Club to see my Blog Buddies–they are the BEST!), a great medical team, wonderful family support, and the best husband a girl could ever hope for … so no matter what … I WIN!!! I like that.
I guess you can feel the positive shift in my writing tone by now. That would be several days of rest followed by a couple of REALLY GREAT nights of sleep. Man … what an attitude changer sleep is. Also, my Doc upped the Thyroid meds. I guess I was draggin through the mud because I had too many weights against me to function properly. I am really blessed to have such help surrounding me. I feel that I have a safety net of support that will catch me should I stumble. For the first time in my adult life–where weight loss is concerned–I feel like I am going to win what ever battle I set my mind to.
What a wonderful feeling. The feeling I cannot lose. If I don’t lose another ounce — I am in a wonderfully healthy place. If I gain several pounds — I KNOW I will kick it back to the curb with exercise, and, if need be, I will hit the diet trail hard, and it will be off in no time flat!
This is a big deal for me. I have been stewing in my weight loss juices trying to figure out my next step–not
Tired or no ... yesterday was sunny so I got out in it! Yeah, I even ran a bit and shook my booty in Mike's face when I beat him home--he was in the car! (to be fair he thought I couldn't possibly have made it as far as I did and went looking for me.) Today, it is raining. 😀
wanting to lose the ground I have gained–feeling a little panicked because I couldn’t keep moving forward. I was on constant simmer (notice all the food-isms–wonder if that means anything?), when all these wonderful thoughts, previously mentioned, occurred to me. I began to feel myself empowered. I can do this hold pattern. I can rest. I can let my body recover. Why? Because I can handle what ever comes. This was a GREAT feeling.
I needed to arrive here before stepping on the scales. I simply HAD to be at this place of stability, because there is a possibility that my scale news will be much worse than I want to see. Still, I HAVE TO get back on the scales again. I cannot allow myself to get off course. I have come too far to lose my footing now. I am so glad I have begun the shift towards my internal center; my state of being at peace with myself. I HAD to get there before moving forward with any plan, and this lack of center is most likely the reason I have been unable to develop my plan. How can you develop a plan for your life when you cannot handle the truth of your situation? I don’t think you can. I had to be at the place where the scale didn’t matter. What my weight is or is not right now is just a fact or truth. I must know it, own it, and act according to what will get me to my ultimate goal of a healthy lifestyle. Living in ignorance will NOT help me with living healthy. Only truth about what I eat, how I stay active, and knowing what I weigh is a useful tool that will help me keep my feet on solid ground.
Today, I believe, I am at that place mentaly where I CAN tackle my life. I am at the place where I can know the truth. I am sure the correction of physical problems has helped my attitude immensely–and I am beyond grateful for that! I am ready for next week’s weight in whatever the out come … How are YOU?
Blessings …S
P.S. Will you hold my hand if I get news so bad I cry?
I came by from Erica’s blog:) Boy do I ever love your attitude!
Thanks for stopping by, Karen!! Can’t wait to get to know you. Are you on a weight loss journey too?
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and supporting my blog. I nominated you for an award. You’ll find the rules at http://narcissistsblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/aww-shucks/
Congratulations and I hope you’ll spread the love.
Thanks Tj — I am gonna work on that this weekend. I have been very remiss in the past about doing this. 🙂
Gotta find and keep that center. And, BTW, I guarantee I’ll hold your hand whether you cry or not!
Thanks Honey! I knew I could count on you. 😀
Thank you for being real. Life happens. Good times and bad. If you never shared the down times, no one could relate to you. We do have a resting place…Our God is good… all the time. Keep shining your light for others to see. :}
Thank Loretta for your support! God is good ALL THE TIME! I am a blessed woman. Sometimes, I get so tired it takes some sleep to see it. 🙂 Thankfully, God is kind and helps me focus and balance myself. 😀
We’ll hold your hand for sure, I guar-on-tee.
Thanks Andie! I like knowing that! 🙂 YOU have so been Kickin’ Butt in the weight loss department! 80 pounds and counting! You tha GIRL! 😀
I LOVE your attitude! 🙂
thanks for hopping by my blog!
Thanks Get Fit!! 😀 Glad you stopped by!
Hey get fit … for some reason I can’t link to your site from you name … just wanting to make sure it isn’t me that is having the problem. 🙂
Sounds like the perfect attitude for facing a weigh-in. No matter what the scale says, you are in a healthy place physically and mentally. Good job blessings-counting!
Thanks OB! 🙂 Gotta do what cha gotta do to make it through! I know you know this! 😀
Hey OB … your name doesn’t take me to your blog anymore. Did you know that?
I had to add you to my blog roll.
Thanks Man! And you my Butt Kickin’ Friend are on the BKC Wall! 😀 Keep up the great work with your battle with Diabetes! We can overcome!
Cry away my dear. We, too, can kick your butt! Besides, when taken as a whole, you’ve done mahvelous….just mahvelous. You can hold your head high. You’ve lost weight and with it some pills, you’ve become a grandmother and you look fabulous.
Thanks Leigh! I really appreciate the support … More than you know. It keeps me going on bad days! 😀