So, with everything going on I have had HORRIBLE anxiety. I honestly want to rip my skin off, I can't sleep, eating terribly and I'm turning to alcohol to help me sleep and relax (I KNOW that it isn't good! I've tried praying, reading my bible and seeking God in this. But mental issues are serious and need help and treatment. Which I can't get due to not having any insurance.) I've been so bad that I have been getting physically sick to where I can't go to Jazzercise. I honestly haven't been practicing, I haven't been working out like I should be and the list goes on and on unfortunately.
I got on the scale this morning and I've gained 7lbs in the last month. I'm really trying not to beat myself up and be hard on myself but it's not easy!!!
We all fall off the bandwagon. Family goes through trying times. Life throws curve balls at us. Major things happen.
We can all either learn from it or allow it to keep us down. The choice is ours. We can let circumstance control us or we can control our circumstances.
Starting today I got up, ate right and got my butt to Jazzercise. I can honestly say, when I "fall off the bandwagon" my biggest issue is the snacking on the wrong foods and dinner. I can honestly say I did good for most of the day until dinner. I wasn't "bad" but I could have been better. Everyday is a new chance to make the right choice. What will you do with it?
I have a training coming up July 6th, same as the last one I went to. My goal is to get those 7lbs off. I will be limiting my carbs, sugars, 'junk' and of course alcohol. I have my BAFF that I've gone to for support (which is HUGE! We can't do this alone and we should get as much support as possible). I will be texting her and using her when I need that support whether it's to talk me down, build me up, give me some direction, etc...
I've posted a picture of what stress does to ones body. It is serious and many people don't take it serious enough. I hope you learned something and if you are under life's pressures, seek what you can change. Even if it's one thing at a time.
Huge Hugs and Love to you
Melissa,
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet to post your heart on this blog! I know for me, it always helps to write out my feelings and pray thru them.
Yesterday I asked God to let me hear some words of wisdom that I needed from Him for the day. I turned on the radio and Adrian Rogers was speaking. I will paraphrase what he said. "Every day God allows us enough evil to keep us close to Him. He then gives us enough strength to overcome the evil and adversities that will come our way. When we worry about tomorrow (something we have no control of), we use all the strength He gave us for today and it saps our energy and strength." Lesson I learned was, we only have enough strength from Him for today. Learning to take one day at a time is the hardest thing to do; but it begins with each day, acknowledging Him and asking for His strength for today. Blessings to you sweet one!
Love you
AG
Hey Jazzercise Junkie! I hope you're better now, anxiety free, and JAZZERCISING again!
ReplyDeleteI just started my Jazzercise journey (in earnest). Looks like you haven't checked in here since June, but maybe you'll come back and we can feed off of each other's Jazzercise blogs!
Best of luck! JazzerChick