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Taking Ownership: Healthy Living

We cannot fix what we do not acknowledge to be broken. Taking ownership of yourself and recognizing a need for life change indicates honesty. Taking ownership and honesty allows us to stop blaming people or situations for why we are the way we are. I am going to be honest and say this part of my journey sucks! I hate this part. This ownership thing does not bring warm, fuzzy feelings to my soul but I know it has to happen. I cannot expect change if I keep doing the same thing over and over again…Einstein also agreed and defined it insanity. I have two choices: acknowledge and be honest about what I need to change or keep doing the same thing to expect a different result. Since I have difficult time picturing myself as being that stupid (or insane), I might as well save myself the misery and take ownership.

You may be asking ‘Leslie, what is it that you need to change?’ Well, I am glad you asked. My biggest change and challenge I have ahead of me is my health. I need to change the way I eat and learn to make healthier food choices. I also need to exercise because I will not lie… I have not exercised in a very long time. I have allowed myself to get out of control, so I am declaring for the whole world to see that I am no longer going to allow my desires for sweets (and all those other wonderful unhealthy foods) have control over me. I know this will take time and I am okay with that because I really do want to make this life change.

I owe it to myself and to my kids to be healthier, so I ask that you encourage me. I know that change does not come if we are unable to make ourselves accountable. This will not be an honest attempt to change if I cannot admit to others that I need help and support – so If you see me with a corndog, find me at a fast food place or drinking a soda – you had better say something to me! I promise I won’t attack you or anything, so don’t be afraid. If there is any advice you have, feel free to email me or leave a comment!