People often ask me, "What made you want to do it?"
There is no simple answer, or is there? It was the feeling of I'm to young to die. I'm to young feel this way. The true cruel reality of diabetes and high blood pressure. I had to make a change.A 100 lb. lost was a big change for me and part of it was daunting. Not recognizing myself. Receiving unwanted attention. Seeing myself for who I am.
The cementing turning point.
After dealing with my feelings. After providing myself with the space "to be" it came down to this.My aunt is ill. She is 57 and requires dialysis because of her diabetes. She requires a double bypass surgery. She is the third to youngest of my seven aunts. All of which have diabetes.Cruel Reality.
If I do not continue with my weight loss goals. I will fall back. I have to make a change. When things got real about health my mind was set. It all became second nature, again.
My freedom is more important than my fear. I accept change.It is a process. It is work.Work I am willing to do.
I read positive affirmations.
I meditate.
I practice self-love.
All things that lead to a better me.
I practice the power of choice.
This cookie or my life. Choose.This slice of cake or my life. Choose.
The statements keep me focused on self-love. It empowers me to choose vs. feel obligated.
It is not an exaggeration, it is the truth. Seeing relatives live with limitations and dependency on medication makes it real.
My Mission.
To be a pioneer and show the younger generations in my family we do not have to fall into this cycle.To inspire the older generations and see they do not have to live with diabetes. They too can make a change.
To inspire people who think they cannot do it.
Get up and Go.
And if you fall, get up and Go
AGAIN!
