The Right Way

Unless you are part of the .1% who springs forth from the womb full of health and self control, every single one of us has had to come to terms with our health in this body we inhabit. 

For some, it doesn't happen until we hit middle age, and the reality of the effects of our sedentary habits and poor eating finally catch up with us. Guilty. 

For others, it's a lifetime of struggle against a body that wants to blossom into a larger than life entity, responding to every fattening food with vigor. 

Whatever the story, the bottom line is this: we only get one life, and we are responsible only for the temple we inhabit. 

I'll admit I regret the gallons of soda and mountains of sugar I consumed. I got away with it, staying slender, for most of my life. That was to my detriment. 

Middle age hit and I was lazy and eating pretty healthy, with cheating freely applied - emotional eating was welcome. Embraced. And I paid the price. Diabetes. High cholesterol. 

How do you change a life time of bad habits? One day at a time. 

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. 

It's time to be mindful - of what goes in my mouth. So accountability is key. I log all my food. All. Every single bite. Believe me I cheat less when I am accountable. 

It's time to get active...every day. Goals are key. I have daily goals on me FitBit - and daily challenges put another layer in my motivation. I also am a member of positive, healthy minded facebook fitbit groups - these gals and guys keep me motivated, stay positive, are my fellow friends on the journey. I live an isolated life, so this is priceless. 

I also have stacked goals- currently, I have a goal of getting strong, my best me. My personal trainer is working with me to help me get real, face what I need to, get through the wall, and get strong - and healthier!

I have weekly and monthly goals when I sign up for runs. I have an 8k this weekend, a 10k next weekend, and a half marathon in April and May. 

I have long term goals - I have started marathon training, with a qualifying race in September, and I am working and praying I will qualify for Boston Marathon 2017. Big goal, long term work 

Remember, it was four years ago in August I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Before that, I was not exercising. I was not eating well. I didn't get here overnight. 

One day at a time. I started out with daily goals, and they are still the foundation of my success. 

You'll never finish if you never start. 

Make a choice for better health. The right way!

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