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Ok, so honesty is the best policy.
People, I didn't just fall off the bandwagon this week - I jumped off and sprinted away as far and as fast as I could.
The goals I set last week were not met, so I am putting them back in place for this week. I guess we all go through periods where our priorities get, well, "whacked out." EXCUSE ALERT: For me, this last week was BUSY. The kids are getting ready to go back to school - so that meant shopping and being out in the dangerous world of fast food and restaurants. I realize that I am not strong enough yet to go to restaurants or eat out. I haven't made that mental switch from "I'm making so many sacrifices" to "I'm changing my lifestyle for the better". I still associate food with reward and pleasure, and don't see it for what it is - the fuel my body needs to live. I've seen it written in books, and said on talk shows, but it suddenly rings truer than ever....
We need to eat to live, not live to eat.
Yeah. I needed that yesterday. So here I am, ready to start week 3 with a renewed mission. I am going to make myself a priority. Because I'm a mom, this used to seem so selfish in a way, but here is my reason for why it is the most imporant thing we can do for our loved ones (and ourselves). If we want to give our BEST selves to our careers, our families, our significant others, friends, etc, we have to BE our best selves. I can't be my best self when I'm feeling tired, lethargic, cranky, and unhappy with myself. I have to invest in me - with quiet time (for me this means prayer and reading my Bible), exercise, and food choices. My hunch is that if I can move those things to the top of my list, then I won't have to work so hard on the family time, career time, and housework time. I'll have the energy to spend on all, and no longer have to spread myself thin leaving something, or someone, to get the short end of the stick.
Really, I don't want to just live. I want to thrive! So from here out, I am going to try to make the choices that will move me toward eating to thrive!
I also want to thank everyone who has been commenting on the blogs. Your stories are so exciting and motivating! Keep up the great work, all of you!
Jennifer
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