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No Reason Why

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"There is no reason why...You can't be safe," my mom would say to my children as they climbed on tables and the back of the sofa. So, this year I am saying to myself. There is no reason why.. I can't be fit and healthy. Of course, I can come up with a lot of excuses for giving into late night cravings: Hormones - this worked when I was younger, too many hormones and now that I'm older, not enough hormones. Cravings - I have no willpower. Metabolism - My metabolism has slowed down. I  don't eat half as much as I use to and I am gaining weight. Emotional Support - I am bored, tired, anxious, happy, sad, etc. The good thing is I am in the majority. In 2011-2012  the Center for Disease and Control stated the percentage of overweight adults, including obesity is 69%. So, the first week of having my vision board has not cured my cravings, increased my willpower or sped up my metabolism. But, what has changed is I am working on posture, balance and