Love is....

I was reading my homegirl Dionne's latest blog update (destined82-theworldthrumyeyes.blogspot.com/) and couldn't help but to think of love. That, and the fact that Valentine's day had just passed. I started this blog because I wanted to become healthier, and as a result of being healthier, the fliest me that I can be. I'm just keeping it real. You look good, you feel good.

I've struggled with my weight for most of my life, and I have come to realize that sometimes it takes a community of people to help you to reach your goals. Over the past few weeks, it had become obvious that love has nothing to do with the chocolates and roses that your given one day out of the year, but is shown on a daily basis.

It's your neighbor that never gets offened or discouraged although you have politely declined going to spin class with her for 2 months - Monique. Your sister from another mister - Dionne, who can empathize when you can barely drag your ass into bed after you finally do break down and go to said spin class with your neighbor.

It's you brother who hits up your Facebook wall to let you know that he exercised earlier that day, and is thus keeping up his end of the bargain. It's your sister who signs up for a 5K with you although neigther of you has run in longer than you would like to remember, but when you look to your right she's there, gasping for breath and weazing along side of you with an encouraging smile on her face. Love's there when you are laughing about your fat-scapades and then problem solving how you can start anew tomorrow with your Mom or talking about nutrition and supporting your new and improved "bod" with your dad.

Love is when you are having the shittiest day ever and you check out your blog and you see that you friend from middle school, Cheyenne, has posted up a few encouraging words. Or just saying that she thinks your brave for putting your weight up on the website ~Vernie. Or the fact that I have 11 people who care enough to read my blog, some from down the street ( Monet), hundreds of miles away (Shan) others from across the globe (Farai). Thanks. Love is taking your woman's all time favorite comfort foods ( fried fish and Salmon croquettes) and showing her how to cook it in a healthier, still delicious way~LA.

Lastly, love is also accepting and recognizing that you deserve all the support that you have, and that you have the power to make a positive change in your life.

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves."
-- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7