It's a Cliché

True. I can’t refute it. It is a cliché. Where the rubber meets the road. That’s where I am right now. The journey up to this point has been easy. I’ve known what I need to do to lose weight, make myself be healthier, and generally roll with a new lifestyle; however, I am close to THE goal. What in the world do I do now?

As a general rule, people are expecting me to fail. A leopard never changes his spots, right? You can lose the weight but can you keep it off? If you can keep it off, how long can you keep it off? Can you maintain for the long haul? People lose weight all the time, but how many can actually keep it off? It is a cliché.

Doughnut anyone? 11-29-2012

I don’t intend to be one of those people that experience the yo-yo effect of weightloss. At the same time, only time will tell. I’ve made this journey very public by putting it on Facebook, on social media, and telling everyone that I know. My tweeting was intentional. I wanted the accountability. I wanted to bring out the skeptics. I wanted the feedback. I just have to ensure that I don’t run with my tail tucked between my legs. Now, I have to decide on the plan.

I’m scared straight (well, that’s a true laugh). What if I can’t actually maintain? The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, right? Fortunately, for me, a cute little pedometer I keep in my pocket is counting the steps. Egad! I’ve only walked 2132 steps today! I better not get my sexy camo panties in a wad. In order to be the healthiest version of me that I can, I need to sit at my desk and work because lord knows I’m not made of money. Naturally, being in Information Technology, I’m not a walking cliché.

I can do this though. There’s not a question in my mind. Since July 8, 2012, when I made a conscious decision to live better, I’ve followed the same plan. I haven’t faltered because it’s not a diet. It’s a way of life (more on the plan coming soon). I have diabetes. It truly is life or death and that’s not a cliché. 

Watch out world, I’m fierce, I’m ready, and I’m brave as a lion even if I am weak as a kitten. By the way, that weakness is on the chopping block too!