Boxing Day Alarm

It rang loudly this Boxing Day morning.

Christmas time around my house is full of temptations. Treats, snacks, coffee with cream and sugar, alcohol, extra food in the fridge, and lots of big meals.

This morning I could not bind in Marichyasana D. I tried three times to achieve the bind but I could not. The alarm bells started to ring. I know I’ve been eating more but I had no idea as to the affect. Over the last several weeks I’ve noticed a couple of asanas that I had to try a little harder to bind but I was able to get there. So it’s not like this mornings alarm was a surprise – it wasn’t.

It’s been building over time with COVID and then the increase consuming as Christmas got closer. I think the biggest culprit for me is coffee with cream and sugar. I did not start drinking coffee until I was 41 years old. I started because of MS trying to combat fatigue – I figured a large double double would help but I was wrong, all it did was help me gain weight.

So I kicked that habit a while back but it made its way back over the last year or so, on and off. But the last while it’s been every day and even more than one. Sugar is my number one enemy so today I quit double doubles again.

I weighed myself after practice this morning and there was an audible gasp.

So today I start my way back – I’m not going to wait for New Years – ready, set, go!…..

Enjoy a safe and Happy New Year. This coming year is full of promise, positivity, and opportunity – that’s how I’m going to view it.

Be safe.