Losing 50 pounds is not about improving my outer body, but it is about ending my unhealthy relationship with Junk Food.

This is a journey I must take. I Believe I CAN lose 50 after 50.

It is time for me to terminate my love affair with:

• Junk Food
• Unhealthy, sedentary behaviour
• Excessive anything and everything; and
• Ignoring my Condition

It is time for me to initiate a love affair with:

• Myself
• My Body, AS IT IS
• My Body, as it can be, AND
• My WORLD. The Wonder, The Horror, and the Reality.

The best advice I received, and one that anyone intending to lose weight should heed, is always follow your Doctor’s recommendation. Never begin a weight loss program until after you complete and obtain the results of a full physical by your medical team.

I will try anything, including:

• Change my diet
• Stop drinking soda (but I love the zazz of Jamaican Ginger Beer)
• Get more exercise
• Make a Meal Plan (BORING!)
• Take supplements
• Join a support group
• Drink Water (BLEHHHHHH)
• Explore rituals to ward off fat growing curses (Interesting)
• Get in touch with nature
• Dance and Move – Anyway, Anyhow