Inspiration from Oprah

I look for inspiration anywhere I can get it. I am open to it in things I see, hear, and read.  This morning I was reading January's O Magazine and found inspiration from Oprah.  She writes

What I know for sure: Fear comes from uncertainty.  Once you clarify your purpose for doing something, the way to do it becomes clear. 

Let this be the year you release your fears about what you can achieve. Know for sure what you want and be willing to give yourself what you need to get it.

She reminds me that I can do whatever I set my mind to accomplish.  I have a purpose for making good food choices and exercising. In fact, I have a number of them.  I want to have more energy, relieve the pain in my knees, be able to move with ease, look and feel fit and healthy, stop taking high blood pressure medication, stop taking cholesterol medication, and prove to myself that I can do this.  Because. I. can!  

The way to achieve my goals is to continue to record my food intake and my exercise, eat consciously, make a plan for eating and stick to it, and exercise daily.  I have to ask for help and support when I need it, especially from Fred.

Giving myself what I need to achieve my goal....I have to hold myself accountable.  At the same time, I have to accept that I will not be perfect; but I will not set myself up to fail, and I will not give up.