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January 6th, 2015 I Want More

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January 6th, 2015 I Want More

One of the challenges along this trek is trying to minimize the "my own worst enemy" syndrome. Most of us can agree this journey we're on is about much more than just food and exercise. Every choice we make affects our mood and mood can immediately have an impact on our resolve. Sometimes it's a positive impact. Other times, not so much.

With me, it comes down to financial choices, time management choices, cleaning choices, the choice to procrastinate and I'm sure I could find more if I tried really hard. My point is, along the way I've recognized how these non-food/non-exercise things affect me and ultimately influence my resolve and attitude.

The pursuit certainly isn't toward perfection. It's simply about self-awareness and understanding that my choice to not cut up that credit card, or not clean my apartment, or not use my time wisely, or put off that special project at work--or my own personal/professional projects, these choices make a significant impact on how I feel about everything else.

I can very easily be my own worst enemy or my best friend and I'm making those choices everyday. I just took the time to clean my apartment. And you know what? I feel amazing as a result. I finished my show today and then buckled down and didn't stop producing radio commercials until my stack was caught up and manageable. And you know what? It felt incredible. All of these seemingly unrelated choices affect my resolve as it applies to my weight loss goals.

I struggle with all of these type of examples and it all comes down to this question: What am I doing or not doing to complicate things? And further, What can I do to increase harmony in these other parts of my life, since I know they affect the other parts?

Today was an exceptionally strong day. I felt empowered to do well and maintain the integrity of my plan. There's comfort to be found at the end of a successful day. It's a peace far greater than any comfort I ever found in excessive food. 

I invest a lot of energy in doing what I do. It isn't always easy. For me, it doesn't come naturally. If I tried to do what I did during my initial weight loss, I don't think I would be where I am right now. I clearly needed additional structure, greater accountability and some key elements absent from my previous trip along this road.

And it's okay that it takes this additional effort and it doesn't come naturally. If it did, I wouldn't have spent so much time as a 500 pound man. We all must do what we must to maintain our recovery and move in a positive direction toward our goals. If that means a heightened awareness that's constantly running in the background of our lives, then so be it. What rewards will it bring? What's the alternative if we don't?

I've spent the majority of my life living the alternative. Now, I'm willing to do the work in order to reap the rewards. I've had a taste of it. It's good. And I want more. 

Tomorrow is weigh day! I'll make the visit to my doctors office and check in for this tri-weekly event. Naturally, I'm obsessing a tiny bit over what I'll find. Hey--I'm human!! But one thing is certain, I'll send a text to a support buddy on the way in and out, so if my perspective needs shifted, you can bet I'll get it from them. It's all good, no matter what the scale says. 

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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