Yesterday morning I took the last of a particular supplement prescribed during my unhealthy period a while back. I gotta tell ya – I did a little dance when I took that pill. For me, that final dose represents wellness, and I embrace wellness.

 

Recently I listened to a couple of chicks talk about their health. While one gal is dealing with actual issues, their conversation seemed to focus on losing weight and cleanses. If you’d seen these girls, you’d have wondered (as I did) how they could possibly improve upon their beautiful selves. Honestly – both girls were gorgeous and lovely with darling figures. They also happened to be quite a bit younger than I, and when I realized that, I sort of understood. I don’t hold it against them or anything. Life isn’t a race. They get to figure themselves out in their own time. In their own way. For all I know, those girls could travel along life’s path, forever placing appearance at the top of their priority list. And that would be okay, as they get to choose. And hey – I’m certainly not the boss of them. All that being said, I did feel for them, as they seemed a little too wrapped-up in appearance.

 

Please don’t think I am without ego, as I certainly am not. Like most folks, I want to look cute. I want to feel attractive. And I want those things for me. But I have learned to value my health. I have learned to appreciate being able to move and to get around. For me, taking that last health supplement was a big deal. And I’m fairly glowing because of it. I’m still on one other supplement for a while, but that will eventually end, too. I won’t be doing any cleanses any time soon, either. Regardless of how others perceive me, I’m doing alright. I feel great and I’m able to kick the ass of my workout sessions. Win-win, yo.

 

Sometimes it’s hard to see the big picture, especially when it’s made up entirely of baby steps. My recovery has seemed like that at times. But as I look over my shoulder at where I was, I can now see just how much distance I’ve covered. Man – do I feel good.

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