I cannot believe I had the idea for this self-improvement project so long ago. I still think of it sometimes, but always have a reason to procrastinate... I still have well over a year to go, I'll deal with it again next month... The problem is each next month kept coming and going and seeing no real changes in my life.
Now, I am in the process of trying to make some of these changes again and it reminded me that this blog exists. With luck, the blog will be an inspirational tool for me to continue working toward the goals that I set. Since I first started this, my goals may have changed, but I'm certain many of them will be the same.
Two steps are taking place today. First, I am going to sit down and reevaluate my goals. Secondly, I am taking a concrete step toward achieving one of them. I have an appointment this evening with a non-surgical bariatric specialist. The doctor I am seeing does a full body composition analysis, the whole kit and kaboodle of blood work, takes a detailed health/weight/eating habits history, and then works with the patient side by side to create an individualized health and weight loss plan. They seem to take a very holistic approach rather than focusing all on one "right" way to do anything, and each plan is different based on the unique needs of each patient.
I will admit, I am nervous about this. I get so discouraged because I try so many things and fail at them. I often hear a little defeatist voice in my head telling me that I'm just always going to be fat so that I may as well deal with it and just enjoy eating. I know it's not true though - I can't control much, but I know I can control this. Despite my nerves, I am hopeful that the strategies put into place and the help of a medical professional with give me some of the additional support I need to get the job done this time.
New goals to follow soon... it's good to be back.
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