something to consider

routine visit to my family doctor this week - he looked at my chart noticed the weight loss, told me he was impressed (added that he wasn't easily impressed which made me feel good). after some conversation about how i've managed the results (and a testimonial for mfp) i said that since i've turned 60 i've made it a priority to live a healthier lifestyle so i can maintain my quality of life in the time i've got left. he had an interesting response to that which is the point of this post:

his comment was that's the mature approach, but what he hears from most of his more senior patients is that they are going to enjoy the time they've got left and eat whatever they want (followed by some choice comments about the effect of that attitude on their overall health).

all of us on mfp, young or old(er), have made a personal decision we can be proud of (mature as the good doctor described it). taking personal responsibility to eat right and exercise is, unfortunately, not a mainstream behavior. we should take pride in what we are doing for ourselves! maybe that's enough of a reason on its own to stick with this when the going gets tough and the temptations to give up arise.