So have you ever felt a little sorry for yourself? Maybe a little? Maybe something like why can’t I have metabolism like him, a butt like her, or even just a normal stomach, not even being mental enough to dream of abs? When you give in to that feeling and sulk a little are there ever repercussions?
Last week I gave into that woe-is-me urge and did not even want to celebrate anything. Boy did the universe ever slap me upside the head and fast! There was a tragic event in the lives of a family dear to my daughter, sad news for a good friend of mine, and a few other random things that made me sit back and realize how selfish I was being last week! Yes the struggle to be healthy is hard, but I am healthy enough to rise to the challenge. Yes it is a bummer to give up my favorite things but I am alive to make the choice. Sure it is not fun to have next-to-no metabolism but we have jobs and health insurance so I can expand my options and choices. Really at the end of every day we are very lucky people and I appreciate that greatly.
This week I am celebrating losing a pound finally and rediscovering clarity and purpose. So no more whining or complaining, just hard work, healthy food, and last year’s capris that were baggy this morning ;o)
— Holly
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