Motivation

[ddog27]

I posted this in my journal and I thought it would apply here as well. My Dad just had triple bypass surgery on Saturday. He is doing great and he is coming home today. His surgery really made me reflect on my own life and health and here is what I wrote:

Since my Dad had to have triple bypass surgery (He is doing great and will be going home on Thursday!) it made me think about where I want to be with my health when I am his age (6. I realized that I am at an important crossroad. I am still at the point where my actions can help me to keep in good health for the rest of my life. I am sure with the way I was eating previously I have done some damage to my body, but not enough to where my future looks bleak. So I decided that from this day forward, I am in charge of this body. Food does not rule over me. I will give my body the good foods it needs and the exercise it craves. My weight will not be a factor because I will have transformed my body into the machine it was meant to be! I plan being able to wrestle on the floor with my great grandkids!! I will do it!

[Alongweightogo]

Re: Motivation

Great post!! I think of things like this often too, but at times need to read it from others. Thanks

[fawn]

Re: Motivation

good for you dog! Great positive thoughts. Too many times we look at vanity rather than total health. With total health you eventually obtain the beauty that we are all striving for.....from the inside out. The body is a remarkable thing if it is fueled properly.
I wish your father a full recovery and hope he listens to you when you share with him healthy whole food eating.