You CAN start up again!
So, for everyone that has been wondering - “If I slow down will I lose my momentum, become a slug, or just blend into the couch again?” The answer is NO!!! It doesn’t have to be that way…
Let me give you the background, if you don’t know me. I’ve had a few weeks now of going at a much slower pace - not as much exercise, not quite as on track with the eats. Just feeling like the first 6 weeks I was on fire and then I was just smoldering. Occassionally a spark would flare and I’d have a bigger day, but really alot more slowness and rest. This weekend it was topped off by a cold and a complete lack of movement yesterday. I just laid on the couch and finished one book and started another. Actually, I did take the dog on two short walks, but that’s it. I even ate pizza for dinner and had way too many snack foods.
But, you know what? As soon as I was feeling better by last night and definitely by this morning, I had the plan to go the gym and I DID IT! I wanted to be there - I missed it.
I am not falling into my old pattern of self-care that was more like self-torture: late nights, too much food, no exercise. I really missed the gym and the way I feel when I am working out and eating well. So, when I felt better - I went. I also rested, which I think is soooooooo important for us all to remember. We need that balance. We need self care that is complete with time to repair our bodies and spirits and souls and time to nourish oursleves with good eats and fresh air and exercise. And within that is rest, relaxtion, trust that what we REALLY want for oursleves will come forward again and again. We will get back off that couch and go, go, go just as soon as we’ve respected our body and it’s need to feel better.
That makes me really happy to know about myself. I will keep this up. It’s super crucial for me to remember as my body is busy growing a baby and with that comes all sorts of feelings that can stop the “drive towards skinny” but it really doesn’t stop the drive towards well being. And, for me, that’s really what it’s about.
Wishing you all well being today and everyday! If you need to rest, DO IT and then get back up and GO!
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Isn’t great to know we can take a rest when we need and know that we will get back on? I used to be so fearful of that. Great blog!
So glad you are feeling better. Its ok you rested for a bit, you certainly needed it!! and you are right…you have a baby to consider. Work for the healthy you!! you did it with the gym!!! I know what you mean about missing it…thats an awesome thing. Your body enjoys the exercise and it makes you feel all that much better. Glad your back girlfriend…and with bells on!!!! Love ya!!
That’s awesome Debbie!!! It’s so great that you’re feeling better and back into the exercise again!!! Espeically since you have a really good reason to take it easy for a whole nine months!! LOL!
Way to go, getting back to the gym and being so happy to be there!! That’s WONDERFUL!!!
Thanks so much for the reminder that sometimes we need to give our bodies a break–just not a permanent one! LOL!! I felt so guilty about not exercising all last week–but I was sick! I was scared I would lose that momentum just as you said!!!! It’s a relief to know that you can take a break if you need to and come back rejuvenated!
I’m glad your feeling better. I have an inkling I will be like this as well soon!
Absolutely, you are so right. We all need to listen to our bodies when they are telling us little wishes and leaving us little secrets. But especially if you have a little being inside, you have to listen up. You are a great mom! Thanks for sharing what we all NEED to hear/read
Have a great day Debbie. Cheers to YOU!
You, my friend, get the blue ribbon for blogs today!
I absolutely LOVED reading that 4th paragraph. What an inspiration it was to read. Gave me energy with every word.
My hero today. You are one smart cookie (sugar free of course LOL)!
Hugggggggggggs,
Shan
I agree 100%! BALANCE is key, and to achieve balance, I have found, you have to move your body, eat healthy AND rest, specially when the body is telling you to! Isn’t it amazing how much wisdom we gain while on this site?
Glad you’re feeling better and THANK YOU for this post! I needed to be reminded of how good exercising makes me feel because I’ve gotten off track the past few days and need to get back on it. And I could not agree more about balance. That’s another thing I need to focus on, so thank you again for that reminder to us all!