It's been a WHILE. But I have been busy trying to lose weight & achieve some things.
2015 ended on a good note for me. I achieved a life long goal of completing 10kms and I did it about 4 times over (thanks for the applause...don't stop). My work was very volatile but I managed to build key relationships that are paying off now. I have realised that (in my work environment) you are only as good as you were yesterday. This means that I have had to develop a spirit of excellence and constantly be at my best. To a large extent, I can say that I have. Last year also ended with a lot of lessons learned for me. I really feel like I am Oprah when it comes to my wealth of wisdom (good grief, I can blow my own horn!). I also managed to lose 17kgs in total. That's over 30 pounds lost. It has improved my quality of life some. This year I need to lose at the very least another 20kgs. Life is honestly so much easier without all the added weight to carry. What a metaphor. (see another lesson learned)
So, each year people post 'New Year, New Me' line everywhere on social media. I have grave and fundamental issues with that line. Why must people be new? Can one not resolve to adopt habits that improve the quality of life in it's totality? To me, it feels like you didn't like who you were & now suddenly you need to be someone else. I think that we can all stand to improve ourselves but hating who you are/were does no one any good. Everything you go through it to teach you a lesson and impart on someone else. Never regret where you come from but learn and choose to do/be better. I promise you, in a world where we are all forced to look like Kylie Jenner, you are cool enough to not have to contour your face that you no longer look like yourself.
With that said, there is a lot in the pipeline for me this year. As things unfold, I promise to update. This platform for me is so important and if it motivates one person to better their lives, I will know that my goal is reached. (another lesson! sheesh! Call me Lesson-Lee)
Here are some pics from a wedding I went to (first pic) & my holiday (second pic) over the festive season period.
In the past couple of days, I have had a few people come up to me at the gym to say that they see a difference in my weight. I honestly didn't know that anyone notices me. I super live in my own world & never think anyone is watching. That was another lesson, someone is always watching (creepy but true) and you need to choose if they will walk away encouraged or despondent from seeing/meeting you. Every moment is a choice. Choose better & to be better.
Till next time.
x
ML
