Enough is enough

I’m still pondering the clip I posted earlier today about “Enough is enough” and I’m remembering all of the things that I had had “enough” of when I began my journey.  This includes:

Pills…..I was tired of taking strong narcotic pain relievers around the clock and STILL being in constant pain, not to mention the blood-pressure, cholesterol, asthma, RA injections, and a plethora of other drugs needed to function at the barest minimum.

Immobility…..I didn’t want to spend the rest of my days “sitting” and watching everyone else live life.

Dependence…..I didn’t like not being able to do basic things like carry a box from the car, reach an item on the top shelf of the grocery store, do basic household things, or putting a burden on those around me to have to do things for me that I should have been able to do myself.

Stares and looks of disgust from strangers….

Putting stress on my loved ones who were constantly afraid that I would drop dead or sat by and watched as I self-destructed.

Being unable to purchase clothing or shoes from a store and having to pay top dollar for orthopedic shoes and unflattering ‘tent-like’ apparel from a catalog.

Living in fear….of death…of confinement to a nursing home….of being hurt and experiencing yet another loss….of losing my job….being alone for ever

Of getting “stuck” in furniture….like the chair in the hair salon that I couldn’t hardly pull myself out of.

Being afraid to fall when using the cane or getting myself from the car to the office/house/wherever….and not being able to get myself up and laying there in the driveway until someone drives by….but THEN what?  Who would be able to help me up from the ground at 400+ pounds?

Of having to sit on a chair to do little things like rinse out a coffee cup or brush my teeth

Of the way I looked…and probably smelled….and felt…..

Of being sad, isolated, hopeless, and in despair.

I could add a whole lot more to this list….

ENOUGH is/was enough……and I made that decision that I DID NOT want to live like that anymore.  Once you make that decision….and once you begin to see what life COULD be like….you will NEVER, ever, ever want to go back. 

What have you had ENOUGH of????  And more important…..WHAT are you going to do about it?

Make it a wonderful day today!!!!

We are all a work in progress....keep moving forward

Good Morning..... We are all a work in progress and our "journey" will end only when we meet our maker. Too many times we begin a weight loss plan; join a gym or start a work-out routine; or other life-change venture with the idea that "when we reach our goal" ....we will resume life as usual. I've yet to see anyone who was successful with the mind-set that "This is just for a little while...UNTIL.... I lose the weight; earn my 60-day chip; run that 5K; whatever it is you seek to change.

My personal feeling is that "I will always be walking this walk" and will always need to be taking steps to improve or at least "tread water" to stay where I am.  None of us are "there yet".....we just keep taking steps in the right direction.   Don't lose heart...even when you feel like you've taken two steps backwards.  Keep believing and keep making progress, no matter how small it seems.  You can do it!

True transformation comes from within

Happy Sunday! As I continue through this holiday weekend, surrounded by about 30 family members who are here for the weekend, I find that I must continually seek the peacefulness that dwells within as I deal with the people around me. I'm having a good time and even stayed up past dark to watch the fireworks last night...Woot! Woot! :-)  but I'm finding I must 'go with the flow" as I deal with the disruption of my typical schedule.

The words on this clip  will be my mantra as I go about this day.  It serves as a stark reminder to each of us that "Changing one's appearance....losing a significant amount of weight.......working to transform our bodies.... does not guarantee happiness or peace."  That must come from internal change in the way we think; react; and respond to those things around us that we cannot control.  Losing weight alone does not make one beautiful; beauty and contentment comes from within; from the acceptance of one's flaws; and the continued desire to be kind, compassionate, and loving.  Even a "fit" rocking body cannot cover up a bitter, resentful, or selfish spirit. My prayer today....as always is "God, transform my mind, my spirit, and my heart, so that in turn, my body will be transformed to reflect the peace, joy, and beauty deep in my heart."

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend!  It's almost daylight; I'm off for my walk before church.

Enjoy the holiday weekend

The taste of "regret" lasts much longer than the taste of that chocolate donut or piece of cake. It's the holiday weekend....and you are likely going to be surrounded by all sorts of goodies....choice wisely, and if you do partake or stray a bit off track, at least take a walk or bike ride to counteract your choices.  Whatever you do.....don't throw in the "whole towel" just because you slip up a bit. Be safe....have fun....and enjoy the holiday!