Our program of Alcoholics Anonymous shows us that “One Day At A Time” is our success. Just as Rome was built over time, so was our progress. One day we were drinking and drugging in a hopeless state of mind neck deep in legal problems, separation from family and little inspiration for what tomorrow might bring. Somehow though we are taken from that place to this one and so we learn that all things are possible and hardly anything lasts forever.

Through this experience we apply the lesson to other areas of life. Tonight I am feeling intense hunger pains for my latest effort in losing weight. Many years have gone by as I have struggled with an obesity and overeating problem. I lay here in bed remembering that my pain is only temporary and even opens the door for positive change if I can learn to live with it. No accomplishment worth pushing for comes without a great and consistent effort to push past what we thought we could do.

On the other side of this pain I trust that there is more growth and healing. Sacrifices made confirm the belief in the results of baring this struggle. Considering I have already survived more than 24 hours without eating I’ve proven to myself that it can be done again. Armed with this knowledge I can get another day and another one and another after that!

This is a critical window of time for me. Do I really believe in one day at a time or is my faith limited to mind altering substances? I need to expand my thinking to include greater possibilities. This is the “in between” time and at most will only last just a few more days. If one meal a day itself does not work it at least lays a foundation to continue my progress.

What I am focusing on mostly is getting in regular walks during my fasting to encourage the weight loss. Combined with the limited caloric intake I should be able to make something happen gradually over time. Going from where I am to a place of negotiating my circumstances. It starts very small but with time options will expand.