I made a creation for dinner tonight, made poor man's spaghetti sauce but it was damn flavorful and delicious. I didn't have all the vegetables my mother would have used, but I did a good job filling in with what I do have and it. was. amazing.
All the things I've been reading, learning and incorporating into my life are helping to create a much more peaceful space, one where I can stop and smell the roses. One with less guilt, less stress and whole lot more love, happiness and smiles. It's good to be me again. I'm down from 277 to 249 as of this morning...28 pounds in 37 days. Not bad! Not starving AT ALL, feel GREAT and the best part? My blood pressure is healthy again. No meds!
Currently, my short term goal is to be close to 230 by the end of May. I want to be able to walk around Seattle and enjoy the city a bit without knee or hip or back pain. I want to be unconcerned about how I fit into the airplane seat. And I'm well on my way.
Only thing I've been lax about is exercise and when I do get out and move, I'm reminded of how out of shape I've let myself become again. How difficult it is to do things that were easy just a couple years ago. I also remember how I got to the point they were easy and so that has given me the motivation I need to keep going, once I start.
So the next few weeks will mean more moving. LOT'S more moving. Less computing, less facebooking...detaching from this box I'm typing on and getting into the world. I'll post about as often as I am, unless I have some huge AHA! moment to share.
Just know, if you're reading this and struggling with some addiction, whether it's food related, cigarettes, drugs or something else...recovery is a journey too. You'll fall down sometimes...but each time you fall is a chance to learn about yourself and what makes you tick. A chance to look inside and make changes where you want to, changes that don't come easy or go away in the blink of an eye. Changes that come with stumbling and grasping and choking and stomping...but the changes come...you can get healthy, whatever that means to you.
For me, it means being the best me I can be, whatever size I wear. As long as I'm healthy (which I am not at the moment) the rest will take care of itself.
3 comments:
I am glad you are back on road to good health. I had to lol about the changes. I totally understand! but you are right, it is all about our health. Looking good is a pleasant side effect :)
You have a very positive attitude! I'm proud of you for how much you have lost so far! That's impressive for sure. I've lost 20 so far myself and am still going. It's a slow process, but I'm doing things the old fashioned way and keeping it off for good.
Jamie, Me too. Thanks for reminding me about this trek. I need to be on it diligently. Hang with me...every 10 lbs makes a huge difference to your health!
Tropical Mind, Thanks, I do try...and all the reading I've been doing helps. Congrats on the 20 lbs lost!!! Yeah, this is the old fashioned way too, I did WW last time but went "numb" again. This time, the focus is on staying conscious...always. For me, a recovering addict, it is the only way.
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