Balance

Since we live in Thailand, our bathtub is a small asian size. I used to be scared to take a shower because I was sure I would fall. Several times I almost did... At 359 lbs, I had a hard time turning around and I couldn't reach down very far without losing my balance. If I dropped the soap, I'd open another one because I couldn't reach it.

Today, at 252 lbs (Down 107 lbs with another 30 or so to lose), my balance is completely changed! I can easily pick something off the floor, stand in the shower, and walk a tightwire like I did at Treetop Adventure Park last week.

Today, when I put on my socks, I can either bend over to put them on or I can stand on one foot while I bring the other near my waist and put on the sock! How crazy is that! 6 months ago I felt unstable in the shower and today I can stand on one foot perfectly balanced. I even do that in the shower to wash my feet!

Anyway, this blog isn't about how balanced I've become even though that's cool. My ability to balance has just made me think about balance in other areas of life including this quest for health.

Isn't it funny how exercise will help you become healthy unless you do so much that you don't give your body time to recover... balance.

Healthy foods create healthy bodies unless the foods are consumed in excess... balance.

Being active burns calories and sleep gives you the rest you need to be active...balance.

Attaining and maintaining a healthy weight... balance.

I am beginning to believe that the secret to long-term success is realizing that the goal is balance rather than a finish line. There is a challenge with balance being the goal. Balance is never completely attained but instead is a continual process of adjustment. I'm enjoying and looking forward to continuing this process of developing balance...