I'm still at it, although not as strong as I'd like to be. I have that rut feeling again and I don't know how to shake it. I don't know if it's hormonal or what because why do I keep bouncing back and forth between feeling great and having this feeling of being stuck in a rut? Anyway, I don't like it and I'm trying to shrug it off.
I watched Biggest Loser last night, that's always good for motivation. During the show I decided to write down things that the contestants or trainers would say that I could read over and over to keep me motivated. Here are a few that I like:
- Don't come from a place of fear. Fear is what got you where you are now.
- Get sick of being afraid.
- The best way to lead is by example.
- Take your fear and turn it into hard work and dedication.
- My life is in my hands.
I need to channel my emotions from being a lonely empty-nester into exercise instead of repressing them which in turn makes me want to get off track. I think it's even worse becasue I'm single. I'd like to meet someone but in order to meet someone half decent, I need to get myself into shape. It's a vicious circle that I need to get out of. I think the key is to rechannel these emotions elsewhere. Now to do it. I put a post-it with motivational phrases on it on my bathroom mirror so I can read them over and over when I'm getting ready for work.
I've been having to fill in for my supervisor at work in addition to being slammed at my own job and I've been feeling quite overwhelmed for the past week or more. Alot of the stuff that I'm working on in my own office has tight deadlines and then filling in for my supervisor (who works for a very busy VP) has definitely kept me on my toes. So far so good though and I believe this is good experience for me to line me up for something else down the road. Looks like my supervisor will be out for a while, too; she had to go out of state to visit her father who is pretty close to being on his deathbed.
The weather is a little warmer today so I might get out and walk this evening. I think some fresh air would do me good.
oh sweetie, I'm so sorry you are struggling. I think the motivational notes are really good. Somehow you have to break through all the emotions holding you down, and focus on getting angry at the extra pounds so you can channel that anger and use it to FIX it! I know you can do it! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's just the ebb and flow of life. I think the winter is tougher, in general; the days are shorter, it's cold outside and it's hard to want to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink water.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. You'll hit your stride, get your groove on and find your Prince Charming.
You've got a lot going on right now. Maybe just pick one or two things to do this week. I get the feeling high and feeling low too ... sometimes I'll feel so strong after exercising and then I look in the mirror and realize how far I still need to go.
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