I'm either going to come across as a lunatic, or as someone who, like most people these days, has too much on their mind, or maybe, even a little bit like Oprah. :)
When I started blogging years ago, I remember thinking about what I did and didn't want my blog to be. I didn't want it to be so self-absorbed that it would be a complete turn off. I didn't want it to be preachy (I've seen those blogs) and I didn't want it to be so impersonable that people couldn't get any sense of the passion I have for what I do. I did know that I wanted it to be genuine and to mostly feature my work, along with tidbits here and there of the behind-the-scenes stuff at ALP.
I write today about a topic that I wonder if it belongs on the blog at all, but I write it none-the-less because it's important to me. Take it or leave it.
I've gotten a lot of e-mails regarding a topic I mentioned this summer after visiting photographer friends the Taufers. Inspired by Jed's weight loss, I agreed to follow what most would term a rigid way of eating in order to loose weight. It's called the McCombs plan. Along with that, I started taking a thyroid pill, after finding out that my thyroid was close to not working at all. Needless to say, I lost weight quickly in the beginning, and up until a month ago, I hit a wall. For whatever reason, over the past few weeks, be it out of frustration, feelings of elation, happy, sad, mad, glad, tired, wide awake, or whatever other excuse might come to mind, I've not followed the plan regularly. I know to most this must sound completely not interesting, so if you find this true, read no further.
I love that the latest issue of Oprah's magazine is sitting here- with Oprah thin and thick on the front cover. It's a wonderful reminder as to why I've been following the McCombs plan. I want to be healthy. It's my goal. I can't say I worry so much about being "skinny" to look good, but rather reaching that healthy weight to feel great.
Sometimes I think my mind is a circus. There's constant activity. It's on overload, as my husband can attest. (Honey- how do you deal???) But I write to you, whomever you may be, and to myself this morning, to say that I'm back on the plan. It's a commitment that has been easier at times than others. This isn't one of those moments. One of the things I was really looking forward to this Holiday, was to knowing I was living at my best with my health plan. Over the past few days I questioned as to whether or not that would be a reality. As my kids woke me up at 5 a.m. this morning, I lay in bed thinking that we have choices. Life is full of them. I've always believed the sky's the limit, and with that said, have always struggled in this area. So, I humbly (and a bit begrudgingly) write today with a renewed commitment back to the good stuff.
Enjoy this time of the year. It's filled with wonder everywhere- be it in the homes that are decorated with every colored light imaginable, to little kids like mine whose eyes glimmer with the hope that the Holidays bring.
As always, many blessings to you.
Ann