Today I feel....

Today, I am feeling a bit discouraged with my fitness journey. It's probably mostly my hormones talking here and in a few days things will look differently. I am reassuring myself that's all it is because it seems to be a monthly occurrence.  If you are a woman, you know what I'm talking about! :) lol In addition to that, I have some heavy, sensitive life things to deal with and that compounds these feelings. This is LIFE, though, and it's not just happening to me.

I tend to want to throw in the towel if I don't see the progress at which I am working hard. To be honest this last year has been the toughest for me on all levels. Newly married, merging family dynamics and expectations of others, dealing with the overwhelming life changes from repetitive stress injuries to both my arms - the subsequent weight gain from minimal use of my arms - the constant search for an answer for recovery over the last 12 months and the decision to quit my job as a last ditch effort to focus on healing and health.  I can only do so much as my strength regains slowly and my joints recover. There are days I just want to push myself SO hard but I know I can't. I must take it slowly or jeopardize what progress I have managed to come by. This all before me, I found myself reminding me  to stay focused and encouraged. I wanted to share this experience with others because I know I am not alone.  This is a journey and sometimes it can be a long one, it can be a trying one and we need all the encouragement we can get!

Here is what I told myself.

"It's a process. It takes time. Each decision, workout, and step-forward is important. It is NOT wasted. It counts! Be proud of yourself. Be proud of the progress and the mindset change so far. This may take 6 months and it may take 12 months. Stay faithful. Stay consistent. Results will come. Don't rush it. Enjoy this journey. Your health and well-being is more important than the time this will take. Breath. Keep on keeping on. You are not alone. "

 

If you are in need of encouragement today, remind yourself of the above. Be proud of yourself. Be proud that you withstood even the naysayers and the disappointment of the ones you hoped would enthusiastically support you but didn't.  You have come so far and you will go farther! :) You can do this!

If this is just the beginning for you, know that your decision alone to commit to health and fitness is commendable. You have a whole slew of people working toward the same goal. Find them, connect and encourage one another!

 

Rachel