PLATEOFSTARS's CalorieKing blog
Tuesday, Oct 20 2009 - Happiness in the midst of it all
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I am at an interesting point in my life -
I have a job that I like and with strong indicators that I will have my work continue after my current contract ends this Friday but with no guarantee.
I have a mother who is very very ill and lives in another province.
I have a brother all but estranged from me with a niece I've only met once.
Yes, there is stress in my life - arguably a lot of it... but I have to say, overall - I am happy in the midst of it all.
Of course having a partner whom I love and loves me unconditionally is a joy-booster but something I have to admit is that the journey I am on toward losing weight has really helped the endorphins and brought much pleasure to my life.
Of course there are the obvious reasons - increased energy, looking and feeling more attractive, greater flexibility and strength, better health, better sleep - you name it.
But admist all the uncertainty in my life, my weight is at least one thing that I have control over and I am constantly feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Cheers to being happy and healthy!
I have a job that I like and with strong indicators that I will have my work continue after my current contract ends this Friday but with no guarantee.
I have a mother who is very very ill and lives in another province.
I have a brother all but estranged from me with a niece I've only met once.
Yes, there is stress in my life - arguably a lot of it... but I have to say, overall - I am happy in the midst of it all.
Of course having a partner whom I love and loves me unconditionally is a joy-booster but something I have to admit is that the journey I am on toward losing weight has really helped the endorphins and brought much pleasure to my life.
Of course there are the obvious reasons - increased energy, looking and feeling more attractive, greater flexibility and strength, better health, better sleep - you name it.
But admist all the uncertainty in my life, my weight is at least one thing that I have control over and I am constantly feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Cheers to being happy and healthy!
2 comments so far.
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a decade ago
hey so then kudos to you too!!! I had all these teenage ideals but no knowledge to back it up. Luckily I've held onto those teenage ideals but am much more responsible and informed (in reference to the vegetarianism).
It's really refreshing being able to be so happy and have a sense of success even when everything else is up in the air.
by PLATEOFSTARS
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a decade ago
It sounds like you don't really need encouragement at the moment
:thumbu2: I just want to say that I found myself smiling while reading your blog, because this is the kind of attitude that is most valuable - being happy even when there are lots of things going crazy in your life. It's easy to be happy when everything is perfect, but to be happy now takes a certain kind of inner peace, acceptance, and a really good head on your shoulders. 
:clap: P.S. Your story is almost identical to mine, up to the Africa part. Same family history, skinny as a kid, even the unhealthy vegetarianism. Kinda freaky!
by LTHOMP38