3 Years ago, I was overweight (5’6″, 250 lbs) and diagnosed with heart failure, diabetes type II and high blood pressure.
I am an optimist, a solution finder and can be pretty intense / determined when I set my mind on something. So in a short period of time, I was able to turn the tables around by focusing on my health for the first time in my life. This was at 39 years young. You can read more about it here: Valentineâs day â Part One
Since then, things are going good but I do experience the yoyo effect which I am working on mitigating or maybe even avoiding altogether. Purpose is key to success and I believe fading Purpose is, in part, causing the yoyo effect.
3 years ago, my Purpose was strong, straight forward and came naturally: I wanted to stay alive and get rid of all the meds.
I did it for myself.
Last week, I started the âWHEALTH Foundationsâ program which appears to be aligned with my current initiative of following the 1% better every day rule after reading âAtomic Habitsâ by James Clear.
Building small habits instead of going all in / all out (yoyo) seems like a smarter long term approach.
In the program, the coaches ask to figure out our âWhyâ. This brought me to realize what I wrote above and think about my Purpose. My new “Why” for this lifestyle and health journey.
I spun my âWhyâ many different ways. After overthinking it for a while, it became clear:
âTo live a healthy, balanced lifestyle so I can build a family and enjoy the little moments of life with them for years to come.â
So my purpose was initially for myself and actual survival and has now evolved into sharing with someone and growing together.
Thanks to my coach, Stephanie, for constantly helping me figure this stuff out. And calling me out when I need some straightening out haha! đ€
As I often do since I love music so much, iâll end this blog with a song from one of my favorite artists, Lindsey Stirling.