Déjà Vu
Back in 2003/2004 when I got serious about losing weight, I went ahead and stopped drinking the almost 2 liters of Coke, went totally low-carb, and stopped eating fast food and copious amounts of sugar altogether. I felt so good, and after a couple months I had lost 30lbs and had enough stamina to start up an exercise regiment. Before I started doing almost 2 hours of exercise a day (cardio, resistance, and yoga), 5 days a week, I walked. I took the kids to the zoo and walked. I took the kids to Delaware Park and walked. I got out of the house and walked our neighborhood. On rainy days I “Walked Away the Pounds”. I took those proverbial baby steps, and I walked in the right direction.
Today, my feet took me out of our neighborhood. I looked down at the ground and I saw my shadow. The shadow of this overweight woman, still bursting with life, pushing a stroller, while kids rode their favorite mode of transport around her. The sky was blue, the sun was bright and required shades, my sleeves were short, as was my hair. Then it happened; I had a déjà vu moment, and remembered so much.
Realizing that things need to change is a big thing. We have all these signs around us, that blare, prompting change. Stubbornly, we ignore them sometimes. From ignoring a loved one, to ignoring one’s self; there’s so much we take for granted. Until it’s too late, even.
I didn’t list any resolutions this year, other than to be true to myself. The first step is a realization. One that is so stark, so true, so bitter, so loud. To be true is easier said than done, but all it takes is one step. Which, in turn, leads to a stride, with the hope that you don’t go so fast that you miss what’s going on around you. Maybe this is precisely why we have moments of déjà vu?
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I love your resolution to be true to yourself. Personally, I’ve had issues with that ever since I had my twins in September 2005 – blogging really helps bring the real me out though.
I’m so green with envy over your sunglasses and short sleeves, missy! Ah! I live in the MOST incredibly rainy and damp city in the world, it seems. I adore walking, however, my kids aren’t that speedy yet, so I’m stuck at a snails pace, most of the time.
Thanks for checking out my blog, I’ll DEFINITELY participate in a link exchange!
Mishelle, it’s so good to hear you talk about taking good care of yourself by making small, positive changes.
I don’t know who said it, and this is a paraphrase, but it’s something like, “You have to change something you do each day or you only have a wish, not a goal.”
I’m cheering you on over here; keep walking, Lady!
What a great post and so true. Keep walking and we’ll keep cheering you on.
Thank you, pals! I added Blood Glucose Watch 2008 (page), on the side bar, and I’m happy to report that it was down this morning. I will be taking another later today to see how it is during the day, before lunch and dinner.
I am hoping to lose mad weight, too. I have a whole wardrobe box, full of my skinny clothes, and I WILL GET INTO THEM AGAIN!
yay, mishi!
i got back in the pool this morning too. it’s a good day!
I’m proud of you. I am joining the gym when SD is at MDO Thursday. Gotta sweat to the oldies. Cause, I am old, and boy do I need to sweat off this ass.
certainly a day that made a difference. Knowing, accepting and moving forward. good job.
that is awesome, be true to yourself. that’s why i don’t do resolutions…because it’s not for me!
i keep trying to convince myself that i need to exercise. it’s not enough to be, somewhat, thin…it’s more important to be strong…for the heart!
great post…like i’ve come to expect everytime i come here!
xoxo
go Mishi – I know you can do it again. I love your motto be true to you.