Time to Set Course

January 27, 2015
Time to Set Course
I am one week into decisive living. Each and every day I have tried to make a distinct effort to live the best life I can live. I have made healthy choices concerning nutrition, I have been active when possible and I have done a tremendous amount of soul searching. I have found new hope and truly desire for more living in each of my todays.

I am also learning that I will need more aggressive action. As I sit here today, I am four pounds away from three hundred. Yes, this is an improved gap compared to last week, but I’m not blazing any trails here. And my body has already fought me in this battle. At one point during the week I was down six pounds, I was very excited, but then the following day three were back. It is a frustrating journey because I have been eating healthy and have not binged. The battle is real. The battle is important.

So how bad do I want to have a vital life with fewer physical limitations? How bad do I want this? How hard am I willing to work? What sacrifices am I willing to make?

To answer these questions there are other questions that come first.

Do I like myself? Do I love myself? Am I worthy of the effort?

Yes. Yes. And Yes.

A little self inventory is prudent. I do have obstacles to deal with, health challenges unrelated to obesity. I take some very necessary medications that, unfortunately, make weight loss a daunting task. This will no longer be my excuse to accept mediocre. I deserve more. I want more.

I’m going to use the next few days to really decide on a plan. A structured weight loss plan. Once I choose, I will then prepare to begin implementation. My destination is a vital life and it is time to set course and move towards the goal. I want more and I am willing to make the extra effort and sacrifice because I deserve it.

I am worthy.