Hello Ladies, I need some encouragement!!! I have gained 15 pounds, started smoking more heavily and not watching what I eat over the past year! I took my blood pressure, and it was higher than it EVER has been! I am trying to figure out why I have NO motivation to do anything. I have 3 kids and a great husband, and I am really happy so I just cant figure this out! Well, sometimes, well all the time, I put everyone elses needs before mine. I use to teach aerobics and be FIT! I did not smoke, but hubby smokes and I had a few with him here and there and next thing you know I am smoking as much as he is. I just need to put ME first for once and get it together. Thanks for listening to me whine, I feel better now! Thanks Jen
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Hi Jen,
I went through the same thing for years. Sometimes, I think we just get too happy, too content to really want to make any drastic changes in our lives. But it will come, as long as you keep it at the back of your mind and don't give in. Just keep trying. You'll get tired of being out of shape and unhealthy and decide suddenly one day that it's time to do something. Just don't wait as long as I did!
Shari
I went through the same thing for years. Sometimes, I think we just get too happy, too content to really want to make any drastic changes in our lives. But it will come, as long as you keep it at the back of your mind and don't give in. Just keep trying. You'll get tired of being out of shape and unhealthy and decide suddenly one day that it's time to do something. Just don't wait as long as I did!
Shari
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I don't think you're whining, Jen! We've all fallen off the wagon at times and there's nothing wrong with that, whatever our reasons were. Don't be so hard on yourself, it's not easy to take care of yourself when you spend so much time looking after everyone else - especially when putting others first is part of your nature. It sounds like you know what you need to do: take care of your own needs, start exercising again and quit smoking for your health (my Dad almost lost a leg to smoking and quitting was what saved his leg and he was not a heavy smoker) and for the health of your children. When I'm in need of inspiration, I put on one of my favourite films, listen to my favourite songs, visit the forums here and at VF and if I'm still in need of emotional TLC, I spend a little bit of time on Oprah's Web site because there's so much that's inspirational there. It works every time for me and tomorrow I am planning to start my very first rotation - a big step for a mood exerciser like me!
I wish you all the best, however long it takes
{{{hugs}}}
ATB,
- Lisa
I wish you all the best, however long it takes
{{{hugs}}}
ATB,
- Lisa
I totally agree with Lisa....there are times when we all suffer from burn out and fall of of the wagon.Prehaps we fell off of the same one cause I fell from something to! I am trying to get back on track with encouragement and great advice from Francine.
We have control of our future.No one else is going to change the things that we dislike about oursleves.I use to be so dedicated as well.I just simple ate healthy and exercised ALOT and I was in the best shape ever.But of course at that time, I didn't realize it.Now looking back I should have appreciated the shape I was in then.And right now, it could always be worse.
Just think about where you want to be...pitcure yourself there and then do it.I know it is easier said then done...but good luck.Let me know how it goes and I will keep you posted on my progress as well.
Lori
I am trying to get back on track with encouragement and great advice from Francine.We have control of our future.No one else is going to change the things that we dislike about oursleves.I use to be so dedicated as well.I just simple ate healthy and exercised ALOT and I was in the best shape ever.But of course at that time, I didn't realize it.Now looking back I should have appreciated the shape I was in then.And right now, it could always be worse.
Just think about where you want to be...pitcure yourself there and then do it.I know it is easier said then done...but good luck.Let me know how it goes and I will keep you posted on my progress as well.
Lori