Getting out of a funk (sorry so long)

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KimDW

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I'm sorry to whine but sometimes just getting it out helps. For the past 3 months I have been trying to get out of a funk (nutrition and exercise). But it seems like everytime I plan something - life happens. Ex. Beginning of August I was going to restart my exercise routine (even bought a neat little calendar and binder) then July 29th my husband lost his job and I was so stressed out that I couldn't eat or sleep and all I could think of was our finances. I didn't have any energy or desire to workout. Then he found a job, and so I decided beginning of Sept to try the exercise thing again. And I know this may seem like a VERY lame excuse to some but at the end of August I ended up getting a corneal ulcer and can't wear my contacts until everything is cleared up and I can order new contacts. I can not workout with my glasses on. I know it's lame. I've got 20/800 vision without correction and it is so uncomfortable and a bit dangergous to do my Cathe workouts when I can't see perfectly with my glasses. Yeah I guess I could go walking but when it's 90 degrees outside the glasses just slide down my nose.
I guess some might say if I really wanted it that bad I would've gotten back into it and not let anything stand in my way. Even the nutrition is hard to get back. I tried as of Monday to start my WW points again and by noon I was ready to say FORGET IT and eat the candy in the kitchen. Anyway, sorry to complain. But I thought some of you might have some words of advice or encouragement.

Thanks,
Kimbra
 
((((HUGS)))) Oh my goodness, with all the stress you've experienced, it's no wonder you're not too focused on exercise or nutrition! I think we all have our "seasons of blah" where it's just hard to be motivated to do the things we know we need to do. But we always come out of it, and you will too. Just hang in there! It will get better!

And I totally know what you mean about working out with glasses. I can't wear contacts, so it's always glasses for me and I am constantly pushing them up my nose during workouts. Very annoying! :p
 
Hi Kimbra,

If it makes you feel any better I'm kind of in the same boat. I've been a little blue myself with things going on in my family (my sister and her husband just separated after 25 years of mariage). I find it hard to be productive when I'm worried or upset. I tend to have a kind of nervous, unfocused energy and I can't get anything accomplished. I'll pace around but I can't do a w/o.

I don't think your visual problem is a lame excuse. It's hard to do step if you can't see it, or the TV. I guess you could try mall walking but if you're like me wild horses couldn't drag you to a shopping mall (I will make an exception for antique malls;) ).

I've had problems with a painful hip too, but that's getting better. Now I have a cold and I just can't shake it. I've scaled my w/o's way back the last few days and it really has me feeling down.

It helps me to know that someone else is having the same kinds of problems--I hope it helps you too. We'll get through it--we will!! :) :)

Michele
 
Kimbra ~

I can relate to your struggle to get back into it! You've really been through a lot the past couple of months and I, too, can not workout unless everything is "just right". Not being able to wear my contacts would definitely be cause for me to skip a workout, too! My advice is textbook but it works: start with baby steps and build on that. Commit to doing something everyday to move yourself forward in your diet and exercise goals. It all counts for good. I'm rooting for you!!

Check back and let us know how you're doing! We really care!

~ Kim

"Welcome the challenge...Embrace it...Don't fear it." -Cathe Friedrich
 
Michelle ~

Sending you a cyber <<<<hug>>>>, too! Hang in there, take care of yourself and get healthy. Keep us posted on how you're doing! I hope you feel better soon...

~ Kim

"Welcome the challenge...Embrace it...Don't fear it." -Cathe Friedrich
 
What's important is what you do today, Kim! And you know what you need to do and putting that down in writing is a greatt place to start. That's not whining, that's clarifcation, and we support you in resuming your journey. :) That one, two punch of not sleeping and not eating is something I can relate to and it's awful! I do the early rising insomnia thing and when I don't sleep, it's ugly. Months of two to five hours take their toll, let me tell you. My weight has gotten precipitously low and it makes me so cranky and irritible, I get a bad attitude towards food and exercise and then, I lose all that lovely stress reducing magical endorphin calmness and just get more cantakerous or sad. I am sending you a cyber hug and a cyber kick in the pants *gently kicks Kim's behind*. What are you wainting for? I'm am with you! :) Heck, what am I waitng for? ;)
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Tell me, what it is you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? -Mary Oliver
 
Hey, hang in there. The important part is you haven't given up! You are still trying to get back in your groove and that is so important. I now wear night-time contacts, but I used to wear glasses all the time, even mountain biking. Buy one of those athletic glasses holders...REI and Dick's should have them and they won't move when you walk because they don't even move if I'm jumping logs on my bike!
 
Hey, I feel like I am "getting into a funk"! Been having some troubles and am so unmotivated the past week or two to w/o. Maybe you can try some yoga or Lotte Berk or bar method type w/o that will make you feel better and won't take much time or effort. I may do that today although I told myself I had to get back on my bike after a week off.Marnie
 
Hi Kimbra, don't beat yourself up. We all get into funks...especially when things aren't going as we planned in life. I've learned to use my workouts as time for myself, to get my brain straight. I use it as a stress reliever and getting away from all the craziness in my life.

We all have hard times and times where there are plenty of things that are more important at that moment than we are, but always remember to take care of yourself also. Your will pull itself together only when you are in a good place.
 
Thanks guys for the encouragement and kind words. It's nice to know I'm not alone with my struggles. I went to the store last night and got some fruit, veggies, yogurt for my healthy eating. Going to start slow with getting back into exercise. If I go all out at once I'll get burned out and quit.

I don't have alot going on here at work so I'm taking off at noon today. Going to go home and get my dog and go to the park for a walk (she needs it just as much as I do). I might take my book with me and just relax in the shade and read.

Thanks again,
Kimbra
 
Kimbra,

I go through the same thing every couple of years. I am going along just fine....even lifting more weight than Cathe on the tapes, doing fun stuff outside, racing etc...then something "crashes" me and it takes me a long time to ramp back up.

The last 2 times it happened, I decided that is is NOT important if I finish a tape, or hit the 45 minute workout I set out to do. I start with 15 mintutes and work from there. If I can make 15, I feel good about it and it gets me back on the horse. Instead of waking up and saying "Today I will drink 90 oz of water and work out for 45 mintues" I say "Right now I will drink a glass of water and I will walk for 15 minutes." Totally achievable and it helps get me going.

I am happy to report that after a slump like yours I am working back up after a month of 15 mintues, 30 minutes, etc and am almost at full capacity again.

Good luck and hang in there. The glasses thing isn't lame. Anyone who has had sweaty glasses sliding down knows that!

Melissa
 
Hi Kimbra! I can totally relate to your story! Before I had my lasik surgery, I would not under ANY circumstances workout with glasses on! I just couldn't stand messing with them every 30 seconds.

I also know how you feel about not getting motivated. I feel like I've just gotten over my "slump month" and it wasn't easy. I got some great advice on this board and it made me feel much better knowing that we all go through this. It's part of being a fit person. We all have our ups and downs and as Melissa says, it's better to gradually get back into it by setting smaller goals.

Just know that this will not last forever and soon enough you'll be back to your old self wondering why you were so upset in the first place.;-)
BTW, getting that "althetic strap" for your glasses sounds like a good solution for you. I kinda wish I would have known about that when I needed it before my surgery.
carolyn
 
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