Eureka! I am Awake! LOL

I find myself writing again, today.

Earlier today, I took a walk... but not just any walk... a walk with a new and very dear friend, and my dog Panda. The walk took us through Bowring Park and down by the "duck pond". It was filled with fresh air and friendship and fun.

This might not be "rocket science" to many, but for me it was an awakening... a re-awakening. Despite my claims to the contrary, I found myself realizing how much I had allowed myself to be come linear.

As a child, I was not so. Not at all. I thought differently and truly enjoyed "being". Today reminded me of how I have maintained that in adulthood, primarily in name. What do I mean? I mean that I fully, deeply realized how wonderful it was to be and talk and have no time in mind. It felt like "home".

What has this to do with my health journey? EVERYTHING.

I have read and listened and taken in so much advice and guidance on my path towards health. All good. BUT the best was found within the works of Martha Beck... the idea that we need to "listen" to our bodies, and their unique passions.

So?

Well, my exercises and eating really need to be guided by what I feel and am attracted towards.

Meaning?

My breakfasts will be composed of flavoured shakes with protein (I looooove beverages), and light cereal and a piece of fruit. During the day, I will graze with healthy trail lix and fruit and water. I call it my "bear diet". My traditional meal for the day will be a variety but composed of carbs, fat and protein and will be easy to prepare. My lifestyle and my body speak to me about trying to be "me". I am going to let that unfold and involve.

I am also one who likes to dive in FULLY and I am tired of being hesitant. It is not my style. So, these next 5 weeks will be about me getting healthy the Barry way. I will lift weights, walk, and drink water every day. I will practice dance and rock out every day. My dear friend, has committed to walk the walk with me. I am blessed. And, I am me.

I will be living SLOWER with sleep, laughter, oxygen, water, exercise and real food. I will live it my way. I look forward to sharing with you just what exercises and eating I engage... and the results achieved. Hope you stay with me, and hope you join me.

Barry