I have always been insecure about my weight and size - even when I had ZERO reasons to be. Still, when you're thin, young and healthy it is so easy to judge other people who gain weight and don't ever get rid of it. I know, I know - YOU would never think that way, but let's face it, we all judge secretly from time to time, especially about the things that seem simple or easy to us. That is until we have to deal with it ourselves. Age, disease, stress and, well, having children can certainly catch up to you in the body department. I'm at 16 months postpartum and I don't have any impressive stats to brag about. I'm sure to the moms of 4+ kids, I sound naive, but keeping up with 3 kids is hard, man. It takes up all the time and energy and space that you started with and explodes feelings, stains and chaos all over it. Even if losing weight was a no-brainer for me at one kid (which it's not), at 3 kids and 38 years old, it's going to be a lot tougher.
I guess it sounds like I'm gearing up for a big excuse party and learn to love yourself kind of post. That's important to have some days, because we are just so cruel to ourselves behind the scenes. But, that's not why I'm writing today. I'm writing today to say that the journey to health - from disease, weight-gain or whatever - is often longer than we feel it should be. I can't claim an awesome number of pounds lost over the summer or anything, which to some might be incredibly discouraging. 16 months! Let's do this already, right? Well, the thing is, I AM doing it. All of my clothes are looser, certain areas (where I may have carried a 10 lb baby around in) have tightened up, I have more brain power and more energy. It's working! It's not revolutionary or mind-blowing, but it's another confirmation that - in my life anyway - a balanced, slow and steady approach wins every time!
I can't speak for everyone else's body or journey in and out of health, but for me weight-loss means detoxing. Those fat cells hold on to all kinds of junk and getting rid of fat cells requires getting rid of the junk too. Every 4-7 days, especially when I'm exercising well, I develop detoxing symptoms (like mild nausea, headaches, body aches, fatigue, etc.). They aren't pleasant for sure, but they tell me I'm doing something right! Clean eating, exercising and some great herbs that support cleansing and detoxing are where the magic happens around here. I say magic, but it's more like exhausting uphill battle that takes much longer than you feel like it should.
When it comes to your health, it is never worthwhile to give up. The process of healing and recovery - no matter what we're talking about - takes time. And that can be so frustrating. Still, I want to encourage you to know that it is worth it. Do you feel overwhelmed and defeated because of your health? Did you try a little bit and it was so hard that you gave up? Maybe it is blood pressure or blood sugar issues. Or trauma and anxiety? I have had to deal with a lot of those in my life and my family. You're not alone and if you need a friend to encourage you, I would be honored. Either way, I'll keep you posted on my progress. It IS hard, but it's not impossible.
I guess it sounds like I'm gearing up for a big excuse party and learn to love yourself kind of post. That's important to have some days, because we are just so cruel to ourselves behind the scenes. But, that's not why I'm writing today. I'm writing today to say that the journey to health - from disease, weight-gain or whatever - is often longer than we feel it should be. I can't claim an awesome number of pounds lost over the summer or anything, which to some might be incredibly discouraging. 16 months! Let's do this already, right? Well, the thing is, I AM doing it. All of my clothes are looser, certain areas (where I may have carried a 10 lb baby around in) have tightened up, I have more brain power and more energy. It's working! It's not revolutionary or mind-blowing, but it's another confirmation that - in my life anyway - a balanced, slow and steady approach wins every time!
I can't speak for everyone else's body or journey in and out of health, but for me weight-loss means detoxing. Those fat cells hold on to all kinds of junk and getting rid of fat cells requires getting rid of the junk too. Every 4-7 days, especially when I'm exercising well, I develop detoxing symptoms (like mild nausea, headaches, body aches, fatigue, etc.). They aren't pleasant for sure, but they tell me I'm doing something right! Clean eating, exercising and some great herbs that support cleansing and detoxing are where the magic happens around here. I say magic, but it's more like exhausting uphill battle that takes much longer than you feel like it should.
When it comes to your health, it is never worthwhile to give up. The process of healing and recovery - no matter what we're talking about - takes time. And that can be so frustrating. Still, I want to encourage you to know that it is worth it. Do you feel overwhelmed and defeated because of your health? Did you try a little bit and it was so hard that you gave up? Maybe it is blood pressure or blood sugar issues. Or trauma and anxiety? I have had to deal with a lot of those in my life and my family. You're not alone and if you need a friend to encourage you, I would be honored. Either way, I'll keep you posted on my progress. It IS hard, but it's not impossible.
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