Plugging Along

About ten years ago, I wrote a book, although it is fiction, I used characters from my real life family, ancestors, actually.. Although I thought I was done with it when the did the 800th edit and used Kindle editing services to upload it. I even designed my own cover. 

I'm not done with it; it needs a sequel which I have started writing.  I took a long step back from writing for awhile, but it just drew me back in like a big magnet.

What have I been doing with me time, you might ask.Well, mostly gaining about 40 pounds, It came on SO EASY! Especially since my favorite time to eat is about midnight.

I go to the gym a few times a week with my newly-retired husband and we have a good time playing some raquetball to get our hearts pumping, then we hit the serious stuff.  He looks like the goes to the gym; his arms,chest and legs in particular.

Me? I just look dumpy. Last week I discovered a little secret and being the good gossip that I am, will share it with you.  Break up with your scale. I refuse to let one three digit number determine how I feel about myself all day. I had to buy something to wear to our daughter's wedding over the weekend, which was very casual and on the shores of Moosehead Lake in Maine.I was so depressed when I found my dress in the woman's plus section. It fit and didn't pinch or pull anywhere. The size on the tag kinda threw me for a loop, but as one of my brother's always says, "It is what is is."  I have to say I was really comfortable all day. I should work on not letting myself ignore what other people think, or what I think they are thinking. 

I supposed I could have put about three layers of Spanx on and wore something I already owned, it was predicted to be in the upper 80's and I would have been so uncomfortable and couldn't have relaxed at all, so I bought the dress. It is a two piece maxi dress and I wear maxi skirts a lot, plus I can wear the top to Church.

I got to thinking about that stupid size tag and decided to take a more positive outlook, telling myself that it's just a number. My husband is bothered quite a bit that he turned 65 and I just keep telling him it's just a number. At my age I shouldn't even be thinking about my size. I recently joined a gym, I take the dog for long walks and I ride my stationary bike almost every day. I am eating healthier and taking my supplements, I've cut out all soda and fruit juices (the only thing I drink is one cup of decaf in the morning, water all day and a glass or two of wine at night. I eat plain organic oatmeal and berries for breakfast, vegetables and a hard boiled egg for lunch, and I eat a small plate of whatever we are having for dinner. I also eat a small piece of dark chocolate each day. I snack on fruit, nuts or popcorn.  In September I am having a fasting blood test to see if I have been able to lower my cholesterol. I hope to also lose ten pounds by then.

So how do I hook the book I wrote with my size and cholesterol?  I guess I should have thought about that before I started...

Whether you're writing a book, shopping for clothes or trying to get healthier you have a keep in mind that they are all possibilities for positive outcomes. Whatever is going on in your life, the battles you are fighting are all winnable. Just keep plugging along.