That’s true, and it is taking a long time to get to an acceptable level. I hope I don’t run out of time.
RE: Fitness
driftdiver, you have pointed up a very important issue.
greeneyes stated:
...” it is taking a long time to get to an acceptable level. I hope I don’t run out of time.”
Baby steps. ANY improvement accomplished, however small, COUNTS! Just be mindful of choices throughout the day and seek alternatives to unhealthful choices. If you make a few unhealthful choices, note them and learn from them. If you only made ONE good choice that day (ie, you chose to take the stairs instead of the elevator, or you smoked 2 cigarettes less than usual, or you chose stevia instead of the sugar, or you continued your walking program...not sure of your personal challenges, these are but examples) celebrate that small choice as a HUGE VICTORY!! ...because it is! The hardest thing to do is to change lifestyle. Go into it with humor and willingness to be patient with yourself, but also with determination.
I’m not a paragon of fitness, but I know I have my life back now after losing 90 pounds several years ago and keeping it off. I’m still learning and seeking better levels of fitness, and I lament with you that I need to do more and hope I don’t run out of time, but I know that already I’ve put myself in a much better situation than many. If for no other reason than that I can tolerate a low calorie regimen without freaking out!
YOU CAN DO THIS!! If I can, ANYONE can! All it requires is that we change our minds.