Basil Blossoms

Little Basil Blossoms is a funny name for a blog about weight loss. To be honest, it is not the first name we tried. We crafted, debated and tried a dozen or more names, all of which were taken. Then one evening as I was making dinner, I went out to pick some basil. My basil was in bloom and I was enchanted by the simple beauty of those tiny white blossoms. I called Shyla. Shyla checked on blog spot, and wonder of wonders, the name was available.

I now realize that, despite it's random beginnings our name may be quite apt. Unless you get picked to be a contestant on a reality weight loss show, the journey to thin will probably be about the small, simple, consistent changes in your life. At least that's how it is for me. And those small moments of victory, of self control and of incremental progress are beautiful. They may seem like tiny basil blossoms in a garden where squash blossoms and roses and six foot tall tomatoes vie for attention, but they have a beauty all their own. They are important. And some days they make all the difference.

~Bethany

p.s. I just found out that I have lost three pounds. And I had a personal victory. I resisted the mini red-velvet cupcakes at Relief Society last night. I don't really like red velvet, but I love cake. Just three weeks ago not really liking it or wanting it would not have kept me from eating it. Those are two of my "basil blossoms" for the week.