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23 Sep, 2008

My New Normal

Posted by: delitaagain In: Lessons Learned

I’ve been thinking all day about all the changes I’ve made and all the changes I’m just starting to make. And, even looking at a friend’s changes! lol

Suddenly it came to me that the way I used to live (and the way my friend used to live) was normal. At least, for us. It was *our* normal. Then one day, we, as they say, got *sick and tired of being sick and tired* and got busy making changes.

And now the changes are pretty routine. So this is our new normal. See?

My new normal is eating all kinds of good, balanced food every day and not even thinking about (usually) picking up a soft drink or whatever.

My new normal is wearing make-up pretty much every day! lol

My new normal is expecting to work out and DOING IT, whether I feel like it or not.

My new normal is - I’m a hiker! And I love it! And, I’m growing in that sport.

My new normal is planning goals - like taking up running - that weren’t even possible for me for the last 20 years.

My new normal is letting go of all the stuff I’ve *always done* so I can do the things I’ve always *wanted to do.*

My new normal is a pretty cool gal!

I’m thinking this is important because what’s *normal* for me becomes what I fall back to when I’m not paying attention. I’m thinking it is really important that the new eating and fitness efforts become my *normal* and not my just what I’m trying to do this month.

My new normal is my lifestyle, what I do. And I can see myself getting better from here.

What’s normal for you today?

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7 Responses to "My New Normal"

1 | Teresa

September 24th, 2008 at 10:13 am

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I love your new “normal”. You are so right in how you’re looking at this. Especially the part about falling back on old habits. Definitely something we all need to recognize and embrace.

Great job on the hiking. I love hiking but haven’t done it in years.

Hmm, I’m going to have to think about my own new “normals” because I so easily fall back on old normals.

2 | angela

September 24th, 2008 at 5:54 pm

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Your new “normal” is amazing…Congrats to you!

Hmm..My new “normal” is actually thinking about what I’m putting into my mouth BEFORE it gets there and has disappeared….. My new “normal” is feeling happy in my new body and happy to be ME for once!!

Thank you for this blog–makes us all think and it puts things into a different perspective!

3 | delitaagain

September 25th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

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Teresa - that’s exactly how I felt! I’m determined now to raise the bar to *new normal* on my life. Thanks!

4 | delitaagain

September 25th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

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Oh, angela - what a nice thing to say! I was thinking maybe I’m sharing to much about all my introspective, analytical soul searching. I sure have a lot to do! LOL Thank you! Delita

5 | angela

September 25th, 2008 at 3:47 pm

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no problem..thank you for commenting on my blog as well..forgot to mention that you are so lucky to have a friend along on this journey with you………a lot of my friends are overweight and sometimes i feel like I cannot talk about dieting/exercise too much with them…they have their own issues and I do not want to make them feel comfortable–that is why I love this site..the support is amazing and we’re all here for the same reason!

6 | angela

September 25th, 2008 at 3:49 pm

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oops UNcomfortable :P

7 | eryn76

September 25th, 2008 at 10:02 pm

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I don’t think I know what normal is anymore. Something to think about for sure.

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