Healthy everything....

Some weeks ago I realized that I would not be able to participate in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 3 day walk here in Phoenix because it will conflict with my 3rd year residency for school. Just as that happened I received and email from my dear friend Annitra who will do the 3 day walk in North Carolina and I am ecstatic.....that's how GOD works. When I can't do something, I have a friend who will pick up the slack. When I couldn't do grocery shopping I had Yolande, Valerie, Cindy, Dena and Lyssette to do it for us....when I couldn't take my son to choir, Margaret was there and oh my goodness the many meals, gift cards and home cleanings we received.....what a blessing.

So as I dump my trash and hold dear my treasures I am reminded that GOD'S love is transcendent and when people love you they do for you when asked and sometimes just instinctively know what you need. I didn't have to ask Annitra to do the walk for me, she knew it is a great cause and she's stepping in. That's the love shining through from a real girlfriend....friendship to me is like a good hairstyle....whether your grow it or buy it, if it's healthy then it's for me.

Speaking of healthy....I will meet with a nutritionist this week, she will go through healthy eating patterns with me, tell me the good vs bad carbs, go through the benefits of veggies and fruits, send me home with sample menus, wink and tell me to drink more water. If it sounds like I've done this before it's because I have. Intellectually, I know what I need to do to reduce the fat in my ass, but potato chips, martini's and cookies have a hold on me. I have been trying to break free for about 6 years now and they keep finding me. They hide behind the broccoli and call my name when I open the fridge. They are in the snack cabinet and do a little dance when I crack it open. They even find their way into my purse when I go to the convenience store. I must have a talk with myself before I go into my meeting or else I will be tempted to get a Reese's cup on the way home....

So as I enter a new week this morning I read 1Corinthians 13,8, 13 which reminds me faith, hope and love continue forever and the greatest of these is love, so with that I begin a promise that I will consciously be healthy inside and out loving myself while SAVING MY LIFE.....


If you would like to send a donation to Annitra Gwarzo please make sure to enter her name in the memo portion of the check and make all checks payable to:
Komen NC Triangle AffiliateMail
133 Fayetteville Street Suite 300 Raleigh, NC, 27601