I have come to the stark realization that nothing in life is permanent. It is a sad realization as there is really no hope for me to get where I want and to then get to be lazy. And lets be honest, I want to be lazy. But I want all kinds of other things too–a clean floor, clean dishes, clean laundry–I mean come on I cannot keep going out and buying things because I am too lazy to walk my fat ass downstairs to start the washer or move the clothes into the dryer…etc.
I come to this realization as I begin to return to the gym on a regular basis to try and blast away the weight I gained after I lost it before Minnow came home. What a vicious cycle. I have lost and gained and gained and lost and gained the same 70 or so pounds more times than I care to detail for many reasons. But the main reason is that I get to a weight/look I like and I think that I am done. But I am not (same thing with laundry, dishes, vacuuming, etc–seriously cannot everything just stay done!). Everything in our world and our life is in a constant state of flux, from moment to moment things change. Change is good and necessary, but it certainly wreaks havoc on my idea of a life of leisure.
The idea that these things–especially weight–are in a constant state of change makes the idea of losing weight and getting back into the shape I once had is possible but it isn’t a desitination. It is really a constant journey that requires attention and work on a continually basis.
Oh, so true. If I try (again) to attack my weight problem, the journey may be permanent. It’ll take that long to have any impact.
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