20/20 Foresight

After many years of serious physical activity aversion and clearly a nasty case of mid life metabolism slow down, i finally came to the realization that carbs and INactivity are the ultimate frenemy. Alas! When something tastes really, really good (penne a la vodka) and feels equally as good (curling up in bed with the Bravo channel) chances are 2 more pounds have just settled nicely into the mid-section/thigh area.

So, i've made a conscious effort to start adding things to my life that have normally been painful for me like, reading books and maintaining my employers' 3x/month mandatory gym requirement. I've been better about being on time, packing lunch from home, and telling my husband how much he's appreciated. All of which take an incredible amount of dedication considering the immense attitude adjustment required. So far, in the 72 hours that i've committed to "the new and improved les"- a sense of freedom and a fresh breeze has blown into my once tainted outlook. I suppose that years of avoidance tactics and an unwavering defensiveness towards an uber comfortable and sedentary lifestyle kept me stuck in the past but with a clean slate- I only look forward to looking forward and never looking back. What are you holding on to? do tell...