A New Journey

During the first week of school a new student noticed a picture of me from a few years back and asked, "Miss Mac, is that you?" "Yes, Darian, it's me. Do you like my mawr mawr?" I asked. He didn't notice the mawr mawr. But he did notice something else. "You know Miss Mac, you have put on some weight since this picture." What could I say...."Get out of here kid!" "Go sit down and mind your own business." No, of course I can't say things like that. So, I just said, "Yes, Darian, it looks like I have.

This is the picture Darian was looking at.

He didn't even notice the mawr mawr!

He meant no harm of course, he was just making an observation and spoke it out loud. The truth is not always pretty, but it is right. He was right. I thought about his comment the rest of the afternoon and I came to the understanding that I had two choices: 1) I could feel horrible about what I look like and what others see, or 2) I could do something about it. I chose door #2.

My Door #2

Last week I began the first steps on a new journey. This journey will not take me off the island to some new exotic place, but rather this journey is one of finding wellness. Wellness to me is being healthy in body, mind, emotions, and spirit. I do believe these areas are all linked and depend upon one another for well being. It's seems logical to me to start with the body, and that's where this journey begins. This past Thursday I started cardiovascular and weight training at Aqua Resort Spa. It sounds pricey, but they had a four month promo going on and I thought the timing of the promo was Divine. The cost was just right. Four months is not enough time to reach my physical goals, but it is enough time to get me started and on my way.

Alvin, my personal trainer

Showing me how to properly lift

Getting active is not the only change I have to work on. I also have to work on changing my attitude about eating. This will be my biggest challenge, but again, God has put people in place who will help me through encouragement and keeping accountable. It is only the first week of my journey, but I am hopeful and I can see a vision of me looking slimmer and more importantly, feeling healthier by May 2010. That's nine months from now. It will be like the "birth" of a new woman.

I invite you along on this journey with me. I cannot do it alone. I need all the support and encouragement I can get. It's not about losing weight and looking good in a photo, it's about changing my lifestyle and learning to become healthy...body, mind, and soul. Come join me.