Reese777!!!!!!

[crazystepr]

I'm worried about ya, girlie! Why did you post in the "Weekend Workouts" thread that you're "giving up"? Hang in there--if you need to vent or chat just let us know--we're here for you! Do NOT give up on your workouts (and yourself!).

Just wanted to check in with ya and make sure you're ok and that you're going to keep up with your workouts. Even if it's just a short walk--keep up with it. It really can do wonders for you, emotionally, mentally, and physically.

Allison

http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90

 

[Reese777]

Hi Allison!

I have really had a rough 2 weeks - so I've given in; or up. (sigh) The week before this past one I did very well. I worked out and things went great. Then I got sick with either a tummy bug, or bacteria thingie (a boil water advisory came out about two days after I made my recovery ironically enough). So, all this week I started out lucky enough to choke something down and feeling unbelievably drained. Now, I'm back to noshing on everything I shouldn't.

Then, THIS week, I found out for the first time that my 17 year old daughter is sexually active and may be pregnant. (Thankfully, she started her cycle last night. I don't know who my more happy - me or her; so I'm not going to be a grandmother at 40!)

I think I'm just feeling defeated. I have so many things on my plate that stress me out and I emotionally eat. I feel as though I will never lose the extra weight I've put on over the past year.

 

[BelovedHeather]

Hugs and Encouragement

Reese:

I am so sorry that you have had such a rough 2 weeks. I am thankful that your teenage daughter is not pregnant. What a relief that must be!

You sound like you are stressed out and burning out. A break from the weight loss train may be just what the doctor ordered. Fitness is about freedom, not a size! That is my motto. Your fitness journey does not always have to be all about the pursuit of weight loss or some other measurable goal. As Allison shared above, there are emotional and mental health benefits of working out that are far more valuable. Pack your scale in the closet. Reach for your “happy” workouts that give you joy. Take a break from intense workouts if you need to and enjoy the beautiful spring weather by taking a refreshing walk. Do not add to your stress by forcing yourself to stick to a rotation. Just have fun and enjoy your favorite fun workouts! Even if you can only find time for a 10-minute workout, I believe you will discover that it will kick that stress to the curb and give you a burst of energy.

If you have been too strict with clean eating, it may be time to relax and enjoy a few treats in moderation. Eat when you are hungry, sit down and savor every bite, and do not pressure yourself to be perfect. Find ways to nurture yourself and comfort yourself without eating. Read a book. Watch a movie. Call a friend. Take a warm bubble bath.

When your life settles down again, you can kick it up a notch and kick those pounds to the curb. You will likely feel refreshed and renewed after a mental health break. I encourage you to simply listen to your body and enjoy workouts that make you feel good until you fully recover physically and mentally from all the stress.

I am sending hugs and keeping you in my prayers.

Blessings,
Heather B.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).

 

[RunnerGirl]

RE: Hugs and Encouragement

I completely agree with Heather. Give yourself a break. Try to do w/outs you love and relax a bit with eating. And come here to vent as Allison said.
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[Reese777]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I think I've been going the way of "treats" too hard actually, and that has caused my weight problem. I'm thinking I have set this aspect of my life aside because it was the easiest thing to remove - amidst the chaos. Does that make sense? trying to figure out when to fit the next work out in, or counting every calorie because too much. I have two sick parents, a sick sister, and then this daughter of mine. I love her to the core, but she thinks she's got it all figured out! Sometimes it is easier just to eat when you're hungry even if it is a Big Mac. Does that make sense? I do feel like a failure though when I can't fit into my clothes.

The scale IS tripping me up though. For years I was at a 10 and thats what most of my clothes are. Right now I'm about a 14 and nothing fits. I feel just awful about myself.

Sorry to be such a mushroom cloud. I think part of my mood is that I'm still recovering from that horrible bug I had last weekend. Man what a beast it was.