One Day at a Time!

Well, so far this year I did what I always tend to do!  I started off the year with a big bang and then, like a firework that loses it spark and drops to the ground, so did I!  Granted, this year has already been one full of stress and life-changing events, such as; as a move, a divorce, a new job....and the list goes on and on.  Regardless of these things, I should have and could have remained a little more consistent in my fight to become healther, stronger and thinner.  I have come to the realization that this battle I wage is never going to end, and, neither does it slow down for life-changing events.  I started out the year down 20 pounds in the first month and then sadly, I gained back 10 in the next month.  So, after much introspection, I am refocusing my efforts.  After spending the weekend with my Father, who, suffered a heart attack and

 stroke over a year ago, I realize in the depths of my soul I do not want to end up living a life where my kids have to care for my every need.  Instead, I know exactly what I want from life.....I WANT TO LIVE!!!  I WANT TO LOVE!!!  I WANT TO HAVE JOY!!!

When tomorrow comes and I wake up, I will promise myself just one single thing......just for today, I will be perfect!  I will follow my meal plan perfectly and I will go get in a 30 minute jog at 6 am!  That is all I am asking of myself.....and the next day; I will ask myself to do the same....I am pledging to take this battle one day at a time.....and when one day seems to long, I will take it just one hour at a time! 

This war has taken much from me, but, I am going to win it!!!