Welcome

I have realized I am probably in the worse shape of my life and I’m starting to come to the age where I am being reminded more and more that I’m not as young as I used to be. I work as a chaplain. One of the things I find myself telling my patients, their family members and the staff I work with is to take care of themselves. I find I remind friends and my own family members to slow down or take a break. The reminders of healthy eating and getting sleep are constantly around me. This is chaplain training 101. Self-care is drilled into your head to the point where is should be as natural as eating or even breathing. Yet, I have come to realize that while I am preaching self-care to everyone around me, I am neglecting to take care of myself. I have neglected my own self-care and my body, as well as my mind and spirit, show it.

My brain still thinks I am the same weight I was fifteen years ago and that I can still move in the same ways. That is until I step on the scale or go to move. My flexibility has gone down as my weight has gone up. And all of this has happened my energy level has decreased pulling down my self esteem and my enjoyment of life with it. I say NO MORE!

This is where all of that ends. This is where my journey through life begins. I will share with you how I am doing with my attempts to lose the weight and reclaim my life. Along the way I hope to inspire others to take care of themselves through mind, body, and spirit. I will not only share how I am doing but also share my thoughts and devotions on life, faith and this place we call home.

Thanks for joining me. Away we go!