Focus

I have been twittering on about my new mindset. The old one was not working because my thinking is still screwed up around my weight........ I know, I know, I have been talking about it long enough. But there is nothing wrong with using a different focus. I found this story and love it

An old Cherokee was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, "A battle is raging inside me ... it is a terrible fight between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The old man fixed the children with a firm stare. "This same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other person, too."

They thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?" The old Cherokee replied: "The one you feed." ~

Loss

Today is the first time my weight has moved downwards in ages. Doctor just confirmed that my thyroid has slipped into under active but I will have to wait for medication until I see the specialist. She was also concerned about my Cortisol levels which were elevated. She called it the fat hormone which holds on to fat.

Considering that I put on weight on our 500 mile walk when I slipped into under active thyroid function, it is no surprise that I have not lost and quite an achievement that I did not put much on.

So I am just going to carry on doing what I am doing and be proud of my achievement without making the outcome (read weight loss) a condition to carry on or evidence of success.