Happy Birthday to Me

Yesterday was my birthday.  It was a day of mixed emotions and feelings as birthdays normally are for me.  My wife remembered as did many of my friends on Facebook.    My son remembered by giving me an extra special dose of a hard time.  My mother chose to be mad enough with me not to call so I had to deal with those emotions.  Then at work the usual happened, I fell through the crack of the usual card and well wishes system we have there.   All in all it was a very normal day, some sweetness, some sorrow and a lot of gratefulness for the good things in life.

But this morning I am reflecting on my own age and where I am.  I am coming up on the first year anniversary of my 100 pound weight loss.  The middle of April last year I went back to eating what I wanted and how I wanted.  I looked at that this morning and realized after another year in my life I am in better shape than I was 30 years ago.  I can do things that I couldn’t do physically and mentally.  I am stronger all the way around.  I have given myself the gift of life and as a weight loss coach I am able and willing to give it to others.

This time last year I felt like I had arrived.  I had reached my big goal in life.  Now I realize I am just getting started.  This month alone I started working with three new health coaches.  These people will join me in making a difference to people.  Being there with them in a journey that can often challenge people to their core.  The rewards are there each step of the way but it often feels like a hill that cannot be climbed.  It is great to walk side by side with some one and say, of course you can do this, look how far you have come already.

Today then I am grateful for all the new friends I have.  I am grateful for my journey even when that last step might seem a bit harder.  And I am grateful that my spirit has moved me in the direction it has.  I can’t express the joy I have being involved with so many good friends and people that are taking on the same journey.  Optimal health is a journey, weight loss is just a beginning.   Loosing weight is just the start of the search for better health and happiness.  Come and join us!

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