Now and then, then and now

Forgive me. You didn’t know after I blogged every day last week that you’d have radio silence from me this week, did you?

I had to go out of town unexpectedly at the beginning of the week and have spent the rest of it catching up. I fully planned to write at least a couple of times, but unfortunately that didn’t happen.

But I’m here now.

I thought I’d do a little comparison today. I was just thinking about where I was then and where I am now.

This time last year:

• Refused to participate in the wellness fair
• Would never have joined a departmental wellness challenge
• Had no idea what I weighed
• Battled with an addiction I thought I’d never overcome
• Barely moved body from the couch
• Would not have thought about discussing my weight issues with strangers
• Felt trapped and hopeless

This time this year:

• Was the first member of my team to sign up for the wellness fair (I went yesterday. More on that next week.)
• Am a team captain for my departmental challenge
• Know my weight (to the ounce) and am watching it go down
• Can say I’ve worked hard to overcome my addiction, although it will always be a struggle
• Exercise at least five days a week
• Share what I used to think were my deepest, darkest secrets with all of you
• Feel hopeful and free

I found my Strong4Life binder from a few years ago. I, of course, dropped out. I just wasn’t ready, I guess. But I found a piece of paper on which I had listed my hoped-for future successes. I wrote:

• Weight loss
• Food under control/recognize food as fuel
• More active
• Freedom

So far, so good.

Have a great weekend, friends. I’m looking forward to writing a little more next week.