Well, the time came to get a new computer after having spent hours and a few too many dollars wrestling with detecting the problem, virus scanning and ultimately installing a new hard drive during the holiday at the end of 2009. Kept me out of the fridge though!

So here I am in February and the same things start showing up: slowing of the system, “not responding” messages and just plain freezing up! The truth reveals itself to me louder than ever: “Lisa, it’s time to stop spending time and money on fixing it and just buy a brand new computer!”

So I did and I am absolutely elated!

My curiosity is, why does it sometimes take getting hit over the head or another such profound awakening metaphor to make us move in the direction that is ultimately forward? Why are we so quick to fall back into complacency and futility?

Of course I am relating this to weight and health, you know that right?

I was talking with my wonderful partner of 10 years last night and we were pondering why it is so difficult for people to change their behaviours that no longer work for them and adopt new behaviors that are better suited for the current situation including their new dreams and desires for their life. In talking about it I realized that most people just want to stop one thing and begin another the next day. It just doesn’t happen that way!

I'm no good at this game! I can't even hit the ball! This game is no fun and frankly... I quit!

I related it to learning a sport… like golf! It takes a lot of green time (and probably more rough time int he beginning) and a great deal of practice to get good at it. You don’t just try it and say, I’m no good and quit! But that’s what people expect when they try to make changes in their lives about themselves.

My point? Relax and just keep swinging. Know what you want and keep practicing becoming that person. Don’t give up!

Sorry for my absence… with the computer went all of my stored passwords and seems I was lazy in making sure I had ALL of them written down in a safe place.

But I am back so tell me your thoughts, share your insights and give me some interaction!

All my best,
Lisa

Tags: Attitude, Being fat sucks, change, eating habits, Exercise, feelings, honesty, Lisa Lewis, responsibility, truth

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