Fall has always triggered a feeling of new beginnings, a clean slate. School has started, the cooler weather is sliding into place, Rosh Hashanah is a week away, and the fall harvest has begun. It feels like life is taking off again and I am rejuvenated by it.
My summer sucked every minute and all the energy I had was poured into getting ready for Kat and my wedding. On August 26, we were married! It was an amazing experience and incredible day. The love and generosity that we had during this time was so beyond words. There are not enough thank yous to our friends and family.
So, of course, I haven't been blogging, that would require energy that I didn't have. I also, wasn't as focused on watching what I eat. I did continue to walk, but not as consistently. Amazingly enough, my weight maintained around 247 lbs. It seems that my body is now comfortable between 247 and 249. I am slowly working my way down. I am hoping that as I continue to slowly loose weight that I will continue to make each weight loss the new normal.
I get frustrated sometimes because I'm not loosing weight as fast as some of my friends. My doctor reminded me that I have lost 15 lbs this year. That is a good, slow weight loss. I am doing things right. Both Kat and I are re-dedicating ourselves to working on our health since the wedding is over.
My new life as a married woman begins as does the new year (for Jews). I have always loved fall and in my bones have always felt that new year belonged in the fall. There is lots of activity in the fall, start of school and after school activities/ sports, the High Holy Days, Sukkot, Simtach Torah, the starting of Hebrew school, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. Fall always seems to fly by in the blink of an eye.
With all being so busy, I am reminding myself that I need to engage in those things that make me happy: laughing and playing w/ our children, snuggling up to my wife on a cold evening, watching football with a steaming bowl of homemade chili, watching the leaves turn colors, feeling the fall breeze on my skin, the sound of the shofar, the Shma being sung, warm sweaters, and family hugs.
This is the season of renewal, a time to atone for our sins, a time to make right that which we did wrong, a time to forgive others and ourselves, a time to come just a little closer to what G-d made us to be. Part of that for me is continuing on this road to health. Continuing the weight loss through diet and exercise. Finding activities that I enjoy that keep me active.
It is all about love, love of others, love of G-d and love of self...each year I find something else I love about who I am. Find what it is you love about yourself, it makes the journey so worth the effort.
L'shanah Tova!!
