For me it's not about being "skinny"...I don't have the bone structure, nor do I want to have it, of being thin and lanky. I'm curvy by nature and have come to love that part of being the woman I am. Mind you, I could stand to lose a bit of that woman's thighs...just sayin'.
Going to my meetings has been huge. Last night was the 2nd of what should have been 3 so far. I missed last Tuesday because we had to be in the city for a meeting. I tell ya, it was a little harder to stay on the bandwagon after missing that meeting. Accountability has become a big part of my journey. I have allowed myself to become accountable to a few people I know love and care about me, and will encourage me on the days I want to grab a bag of double chocolate chip cookies and a pint of butter pecan ice cream and go sit in a corner and cry...
I had a very dear friend drop in at my work unexpectedly today and take me out for lunch (it's my birthday!). She herself has become quite the "Health Advocate" (she prefers that title over health nut *grin*), and through our talk today, gave me some great pointers and advice. Not to mention a few recipe ideas that I'm now dying to try out!
Keeping things fresh and interesting is going to be something I will look forward to and not let intimidate me. With use of the internet, there are always so many resources right at my fingertips. I think I'm going to try finding a few healthy alternative dessert recipes to help work with my sweet tooth and not feel guilty about it. As soon as I find and try some, I will post them.
My birthday wish (and resolution) for myself this coming year:
- Be thankful on a regular basis
- Take time for myself and my needs
- Find a positive angle in a negative situation
- I have a great sense of humor
This comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you. You are a very strong, funny, beautiful, caring, and thoughtful woman. You have many things that are positive about you! You are doing great.
ReplyDeleteYour Friend, Amanda