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I have been watching the Democratic National Convention this week.  I was pretty surprised that Obama chose Joe Biden to be his V.P., but after watching his speech tonight, I can see why.

I think our country needs, wants and declares change right now.  Change can be so frightening, and this is why so many people stay inside their comfort zones.  I am only human, too, and I can fret about change.  But I really, really try to embrace change.  I think you know in your heart when it’s time to make change in your life.  Much like I knew this was the time I am supposed to lose weight and get in awesome shape.  Change is scariest when we don’t choose the change.  Like a break-up.  Or a job that folds under.  Both of which happened to me this year.  It was like back-to-back change.  I lost my job.  Had a broken heart.  And then got my Lap Band.  All within a few months of each other.  I was like, “Oh my God!  What does all of this mean?”  So much of this change felt so out of my control.  People made decisions and then I was left to mend the torn stitch.  To find peace, within.

I feel like our country is kind of in the same place.  Our President made choices and our country now has to deal with the consequences.  I have definitely come out on top by going through such tremendous change in such a short time.  I am proud of myself and and making peace with things every day.  I think that having a new President will bring even greater change and positive energy to my life.  Because having a new President will hopefully put this country in the right direction, people will be in a better place, and we all effect one another.  Even daily.  My sister is about 2 weeks away from having a baby!  What kind of world do I want my little nephew to grow up in?

In my head tonight is the theme:  Change.  Because of the Democratic National Convention, I’ve been hearing the word “Change” all week long.  And I have a restored sense of hope and faith with Obama.  Of course we have to hold ourselves accountable and not put all the blame on the administration.  Much like I can’t put all my blame on food.  I have to hold myself accountable, too.

My hope for tonight is that positive change finds its way to you.  That you will vote in this election (no matter who you vote for … VOTE!) and that you embrace change!  Both in our country and in your own lives.  I know that weight loss is scary.  There are so many unknowns.  The choice to get a Lap Band was one of the scariest decisions I’ve made to date.  I really, honestly cannot tell you how scared I was the morning my mom drove me to the hospital.  When I put on my hospital gown, I was nearly shaking.  I just couldn’t believe what I was about to do.  It felt so out of my control.  Even though, the irony was, I was taking back control in my life.

Kennedy and Lincoln are two Presidents who have challenged our nation to embrace change.  I wish I had a little motivational speaker inside my head to read out speeches to me every day (although, that would probably get annoying after about a week or so).  But I am here to tell you to embrace change.  I know we are all human.  But embrace the changes in your life.  If you’re thinking about a Lap Band or weight loss, DO IT!  Embrace your choice!  And know that you are not alone.