Walking Down the Road

Okay, so it really isn't easy, this whole weight-loss thing! I am now seeing why, over the years when I tried and tried to lose weight, it didn't work. Here are some of the ways I have found it doesn't work:

• Eat snacks, preferably mid-morning, before supper, and late at night. 
• Use liberal amounts of spreads and dressings on your food.
• Have dessert every day.
• Eat out at least once a week.
• Have a minimum of two servings at each meal.
• Fill your plate with protein and carbs.
• Make chocolate, fried foods, and icecream your major food groups.
• Spend your leisure time in front of the TV.
• Get your exercise by walking to and from the fridge.
• Drive to work, even if you live 2 minutes walk from your office.

I will be the first to admit that I have good days and I have bad days. On good days, I eat oatmeal for breakfast, one serving at lunchtime, and soup or salad for supper. On bad days I have a granola bar for breakfast, two servings and dessert at lunchtime, and a sandwich liberally spread with vegenaise for supper, along with an evening snack of chocolate and potato chips while I watch a movie and think about how many calories I am eating.

As I look back over this past year, when I determined to become serious about becoming a healthier person, I am proud of how far I've come. I also recognize that I still have a ways to go. But that's okay. See, it's all about the journey. For me, my journey is to emotional wholeness, and a big part of that is taking care of myself through exercise and good nutrition. Maybe you have a different journey, but wherever you are going, know this: you are worth it and you can do it.