healthy lifestyle
I'm enjoying the healthy lifestyle and all that it brings into my life.
The people I meet are more conscious and seem to have more fun and joy. I see that it's a combination of positive thoughts, movement and nutritious food that really make the difference. Loving yourself right where you are and going forward is KEY to staying with it and enjoying the journey.
I asked for help and ~wow~ did I ever get it. I wanted someone to push me in the right direction, to help get me over the hump and get going on a plan and when I didn't get any volunteers ( I posted a note on Craig's List) asked my friends and family but no one could really help. I wanted it so badly that I was willing to keep asking so I looked into OA, Over Eaters Anonymous and found a meeting last Saturday and all though it's a bit extreme I was willing to give it a try. I asked a bunch of questions and met some people who assured me it would work.
What I liked about it was the fact that after you pick a sponsor and commit to the plan, they really hold you accountable. You talk to someone including your sponsor 3 times a day for the first 30 days and try to go to 3 meetings a week. They have 2 ways to go, #1 they give you a food plan or #2 you pick your own food plan.
What I didn't like was the part where you say...... Hi I'm Marian and I'm a compulsive overeater........and that you are powerless, so you need to give your control over to GOD and HE will take care of it for you. I figured I could ignore that part and go with the stuff I liked about it so I planed on going to 1 or two meetings a week and pretend I think that GOD is a man that sits up on the white cloud and looks down on me with pity and gives me the strength I need to do the right thing. :)
Well , law of attraction heard me loud and clear, I had a friend say to me MARIAN I will be your coach. I will call you daily and encourage you and keep you on track. I will remind you when it gets tough exactly why you are wanting to be healthy and fit. I will be there for you!!!! What a terrific friend. I couldn't be happier about it! We went over the details about what I need and the food plan I will be following and I am on my way! I will weigh in monthly and remember to LOVE the journey every step of they way!