I have written about this on my own personal blog but thought I would share my views here on The Edge blog. Suzanne and I don't really live in any extreme. We like to sit in the middle of moderation. Yes, we do eat dessert sometimes. You might see us at the movies shoveling popcorn in our mouths. The occasional glass of wine tastes really good and on vacation you wouldn't catch us working out. Yes, we try to live healthy most of the time. We enjoy exercising - obviously. Does our weight go up and down? Certainly. Are we like most of you? Definitely.
We have both had enough happen in our lives to realize that this life is worth living. It is worth enjoying. Is it worth eating the cookie even though you will have to work a little harder the next class? Sometimes. These questions rarely cross our minds though because what is most important to us are the memories, experiences, and people that fill our lives. We all need a little push time and again to get us going in the right direction and that is not a bad thing. Starting a diet or exercise program so you can have more time and energy to live your life is important but don't let it "run" your life. If you mess up, don't think of it as messing up, think of it as creating another opportunity to start over.
If you were to die tomorrow would you regret not getting the laundry done? or eating that extra half a sandwich? I don't think so. As we approach the new year many people come up with resolutions. Mine has been the same for awhile and doesn't just happen on New Year's Day. Live better. One simple goal that encompasses so much.
So this Holiday enjoy your family and friends. Enjoy the goodness that is being offered to you. Accept who you are exactly how you are and then growth will come so much easier. We wish you all happiness and good times this Christmas and every other day of the year too. We count you in our blessings and love experiencing life with you!
