I’m trying not to be too hard on myself about the extra
weight, I had a slip up but I am ready to get back on track and get closer,
each day, to the body I deserve :) And if you are going through something and you are falling behind on training or you aren't eating very well, dont be too hard on yourself. Just do your best, that's all anyone can ask of you right now!
Heaven forbid you find yourself in a situation where your
heart is shattered and you just don’t know how to cope; maybe you could try a
few of these things… They are helping me stay away from destructive food
behaviours…
1) Talk
with a friend or family member who has gone through the same thing or is able
to understand your pain
2) Write
to the person or pet you lost. Write them
a final letter describing all of your feelings and emotions. You have to get the feelings out so you can
deal with them. Sometimes you just need
one more chance to tell your loved one how much you care. *And depending on your beliefs, you are never
alone, the person or pet you lost is always with you*
3) Go
outside. I can’t tell you how much this has
helped. Going for walks around the
neighbourhood or sitting on the steps in front of my house and just watching
the breeze blow through the trees and the clouds moving across the skies. Staying cooped up in the house just doesn’t help,
even though I rarely want to leave my bed these days…
4) Grab
a water bottle and hit the gym. I never
wanted to leave my bed, but deep down I knew I had to get back into my
routine. I trained with Craig at True
North Barbell Monday night and it was incredibly therapeutic! I’m not SUPER strong (yet), but I can hold my
own, and this reminded me that I am physically and mentally strong. I can get through pain. I get push myself through anything. When you look at it, pushing through one more
rep and pushing through one more day, really aren’t that different. You have to dig deep and find the strength to
go on.
I hope you never find yourself in a situation that requires
any of the tips I mentioned above, but if you do, I hope they help.
Today I woke up with a lighter heart and I am looking
forward to training again on Wednesday.
Until then I will eat my prepared meals, drink lots of water, stay
outside and take it day by day :)
