Stalemate

Can be defined as a noun- stalemate - a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible;"reached an impasse on the negotiations".

This is exactly where I currently am in terms of a few thing and not just my diet, exercise and weight loss.  The question is now how to motivate and push through?  I am looking for a change; possibly warmer weather, maybe less stress or even the ability to fit into a different size then I currently am.  The question then becomes what is realistic?  

I am thinking it is better to tackle each stalemate separately.  Then as I accomplish a few smaller tasks I can find motivation to work on the bigger topics/tasks that are currently stuck in a stalemate.  Now on to find a few small things to get motivated on....

Commonality

Today I am not going to write about nutrition, weight or exercise.  Today I am going to write about seeking out people with similar experiences.  I am a strong believer in everything happens for a reason.  Also that there is a reason we meet certain people and go through similar experiences.  Recently I have found a few examples of this in my life.

Since I was first diagnosed with FSGS at 7 years old I struggled to feel normal.  I struggled to find those I could relate to until recently.  It started with one and then I found a group of people with FSGS or family members with FSGS and now I have a whole support group that I can turn to for help, advice, ideas, etc.
I have also found since my dad passed away 2 years ago I find more people around me who have also suffered losses in their lives.  Again unfortunate grounds to have in common but it helps with a sense of normalcy to say they know what I am going through.  They really understand me.

I believe that when character is tested the brightest shine through and humanity bonds together.  People find commonality and sense of belonging when there are others just like them.  Not masses just a few individuals just like them, to feel normal.  Some how I belong.  Some how I am not alone.  Some how it will all be okay.

You are what you eat

Could not be a more true statement.  Since starting the diet and exercise program 1 month and 1 day ago I have lost 15 pounds!  very exciting!  I have realized it does not happen over night and requires constant attention.  I have made lifestyle changes to accomplish this. Tomorrow will prove to be an obstacle as it is Superbowl Sunday and I know there will be all those fattening and high calorie food around.  I feel like I need to design a strategy just to make it through the game! I hope to loose another 10 pounds in the month ahead!  We will see where this leads.  I will remain optimistic.  I need to to get a new play list for my ipod starting to get bored with the options.