One Day at a Time

I've written about this concept before. Each day holds its own set of blessings, challenges and mundane routine. As a writer, I don't feel like writing everyday. In my quest to eat healthier and lose weight, I don't feel like exercising or counting calories everyday. Let's fact it, discipline is not something we always want to do.

Yesterday, my family found the land we'll probably live on the rest of our lives (unless God has other plans). I secretly thanked God for the two months of faithful walking that prepared me for trekking over hill and dale as we looked over the acreage. It was a day filled with excitement. Hardwood trees, meadow, deer, and family all made it special. By the end of the day we sat at a buffet filled with delicious (mostly unhealthy) choices.

That old emotional need to eat crept in. I ate a little more than I should have, but even in this I didn't eat bread, potatoes, rice or noodles. That's a big step in the right direction. And when I decided to have something sweet, I chose two oatmeal cookies and about a fourth of a cup of ice cream. I fashioned them into a small ice cream sandwich. It worked, and I stayed within my calories. How cool is that?

One day at a time, choices make a difference and practice makes it a little easier.

Donna Sundblad
Author of Pumping Your Muse