Living the Slow Life

I've been retired now for 7 months and they have been great. I sleep in and do as little or as much as I want. I walk the dogs, at least when the weather is nice and warm and I have taken more pictures recently. I make dinner more days than not, okay Carol will say otherwise, and I have even started vacuuming and other housecleaning activities. You would think that with this frantic pace I would be in better shape but it pains me to say that a fast conversation leaves me winded anymore. It is amazing how the weight just sort of sneaks up on you. I have always been a large person but I have really let things get away from me lately. I know, being a diabetic, that weight is my enemy and the cornerstone of all my other health problems. Back pain, knee pain, high blood pressure and I'm sure my gray hair can all be traced back to my weight. 

The question is what can I do. I could walk the dogs further and further and maybe even walk a little faster. I could cook better healthier meals. I could spend less time at the computer. Maybe I could start going to the gym or the YMCA and use the weight room. I could and should cancel the cable TV, too much time has been spent watching the mindless drivel on the TV. I should get my bike fixed and start riding it more. I could ride it to Walgreen's to pick up my insulin and other medications instead of driving the car. I could start a vegetable garden again. I should get out my honey do list and start fixing things around the house. 

I need to start and take that first step. I know that it will be the hardest step but all trips start with that first step. I know it will take time but maybe if I work at it the next time Carter kicks my butt it wont hurt as bad.