If my body could talk to me, what would it say?

"Be nice to me."

"Feed me great, wholesome food and I'll be good to you."

"Why did you let me get this way?"

"Why do you hate me?"

"Why do you always focus on the negative parts of me?"

Those sound like the answers I'm supposed to write in response to that question. But I think if my body could talk to me...I think it would be pissed and tell me to get over it already. Stop saying you just can't do it. Stop letting yourself think that you're "meant to be overweight" or "big-boned." (HA)  

Just last week, I found a bucket list that I created back in the 90s.  I hadn't looked at it since the 90s - it was packed away in a box and left at my ex-husband's house.  There were 28 items on that list. Including: skydiving, France, hot air balloon ride, seeing Motley Crue in concert.  I checked off items I had accomplished and was left with only 5 things that I haven't completed...yet.  I think that's kind of amazing. Only 5. 

In every other aspect of my life, I have achieved what I set out to achieve.  My body would tell me to treat "getting to my goal weight" like everything on that bucket list.  It's a must do, not negotiable. I know how to do it. Come on - we all know how to do it. Eat less, eat better, move more.  

So, yeah - my body would tell me (most likely in a sarcastic tone, since that's just me) to step up and take control. 

While I'm at it... I'll work on those last 5 items on the original list. Anyone up for hang gliding...? ;)