Signs

There are many signs that we kind of brush off or don't pay much attention to: speed limit signs, signs that tell us to "slow down", "Yield",  and a lot that say "Stop". This last week we got another big snow storm. The common sign that I've been reflecting on is "Caution: Roads may be Icy". My car will often times bring up a little reminder that tells me to be careful because ice may be present. This is a warning that we can all pay more attention to in our own personal journeys, especially me.

As I've been recovering from being sick and getting back into the swing of things, I found myself slipping on that icy road because I was going too fast. This last week I haven't been following all the rules and it was a humble reminder as I stepped on the scale of how important the rules are. Just like traffic signs, we need to follow the rules and heed the cautions that are given to us.

Many times this last week I found myself telling myself, "I shouldn't have eaten that much." I'm realizing that I don't need 2 eggs, 1 does the job just fine. Just like I don't need a whole sandwich when I'm having other things with it such as fruit or chips. I really don't need seconds, I usually have seconds only because it tastes so good. This is NOT a good reason. And I shouldn't eat chips out of the bag. I should put an amount on my plate and be happy with that, (I've been on a guacamole and hummus trip lately.) I didn't pay attention to my body signals and often found myself eating only because it was that time of day, even though I wasn't hungry, which also led me to realize that I had over eaten the meal previous. This was a common, vicious cycle this last week. Needless to say, I'm paying MUCH closer attention to the size of my meals. Even my protein shakes have gotten smaller.

The point is this, the signs are there for a reason. The rules are there for a reason. They are both there to protect us and to help us stay safe and healthy. We can't take them for granted. I can't take them for granted anymore.