My Journey With Weight Loss – Being Thankful

I think my toe is finally getting better. I’ve been using antibiotic and anti-inflammatory creams daily and am finding while it is a bit sore in the morning by later in the day it feels pretty good. I see the podiatrist on Thursday and I am hoping he gives me permission to at least try a 5 km on Friday.

This past weekend was Thanksgiving here in Canada. Because there was only 3 of us for dinner we opted not to do the full blown turkey meal so scaled it way down (the sad part of this was not having leftovers). Still it was nice to have a holiday meal with my husband and sister.

Those of you who read my blog regularly know that the past few months have been hard on my family. My brother has been in hospital for 5 months and during that time he has had 3 surgeries including one that was very risky and of course ultimately the lower leg amputation. However, I have realized I have a lot to be thankful for this year so I thought I should list all the good things (in no particular order);

1. ‘Lil bro’ is still with us. Yes, he has been through a horrible, life changing ordeal but he is recovering. Best of all, he will be home soon.
2. I have a husband who 3 years ago agreed that the health of my siblings was more important than our lifestyle and so they came to live with us. Moreover after years of him working away from home, retirement is just around the corner. He has been my biggest champion as I have gone through my journey with weight loss.
3. My sister has often been the one keeping me sane over the past few months. I know this has been just as hard on her as it has for me but she is always so good at looking at a positive future.
4. We have the most amazing network of friends that have stepped up to help us with whatever we have needed. One of them was actually over today installing grab bars in strategic locations throughout the house.
5. I have one friend in particular who is always there to talk me off the ledge. While this time she had to do it virtually it got me through the worst days.
6. I have the best coach you could ask for. She did what she promised and got me running 10 km (and sometimes more) by the summer. I so look forward to being back in training with her.
7. I am healthy and fit, more so than I have ever been in my life. I am both physically and mentally strong and plan to stay that way.

Well, that is quite a list of things to be thankful for. I strongly encourage you to take a moment and reflect on all the positive things in your life.