"Growth and self-transformation cannot be delegated." Lewis Mumford
So this is Day 8 of what I'm calling the Last Big Diet of my life. :) I've been a great dieter over the years...I could go pro, and considering that there is now money I'll earn at the end of the rounds, I suppose I have gone pro. ;)
My plans, however, don't include a life of gaining and losing significant amounts of weight. I have been there and am doing that, but I don't think it's the key to living the life I'd like to live. Diets are a struggle. It's about will power and expending tons of energy that eventually runs out because, let's face it, most people don't want all their time spent obsessing over and battling a scale. There are much better things we could be doing! Still, applying some focus and energy each week to fitness and eating in a way that nourishes ourselves without causing harm is completely worthwhile.
I truly believe that staying healthy doesn't needs to be a struggle forever. I have had times when maintaining a healthy weight wasn't difficult. It was an afterthought and that was lovely! That is my end goal.
Anyway, it's been a great first week. I've lost 3.4 pounds, exercised 3 times, and am solid on this transformative path. I've been so happy to read the blog posts of others, especially those who have been fighting the good fight and are succeeding in big and small ways. I'm rooting for you and for myself on this journey. Let's remember to have fun along the way!