Falling Off the Wagon
February 23, 2009
So winter has had it’s way with me. Last week, I fell of the healthy living band wagon. It was no exercise, coffee and too much chocolate. And for some, this is their everyday lives but when I checked-in with myself, I knew I wasn’t taking good care of myself.
And for someone who prides themselves on walking their talk and preaches self-care as a number one priority, I felt doubly guilty (and I think this blog entry is serving as my confession!). But more than anything, I felt like CRAP.
This all happened because I’ve been working non-stop since a couple of days before the New Year. It’s all great stuff that is transpiring and given the economy, I am fortunate to have so many opportunities come my way. It’s difficult too, when you love what you do, to ever truly separate yourself from your “work”. Everything in my life, I see through the eyes of a health counselor.
But regardless the rationale, the going, going, going hit me last week. I was too tired to work-out, which lead to a coffee fix. Which lead to afternoon cravings of chocolate and pure exhaustion at the end of the night, which lead to more chocolate. Rather than beat myself up, which I did in less healthy days, I just surrendered.
I gave myself till the end of the week to skip the gym, drink coffee and eat whatever I wanted (which much to my surprise, wasn’t much different than what I normally eat…just more chocolate!). As my dear friend, a fellow health counselor and new Mom, said to me in an email, “You can walk the walk pretty often, but it’s a long walk, and it’s sometimes necessary to sit down in the middle of the road.” So I sat for awhile.
I cleared my calendar this weekend so I could hit my own reset button. I did things that I enjoyed. I went to dinner with some new friends, hit the gym, went shopping with my sister for an outfit for TV (I’ll be on NBC again on Friday) and cooked up a storm. I also took a nap and watched really bad reality TV. It was wonderful! And now, I’m back on the wagon and feeling like new.
So my point in all this babble is even the most committed of us to our health deviate from time to time. I almost think it’s healthy. It reminds me of why everyday, I prioritize to eat whole foods, go to the gym and regularly connect with my spirit, family and friends. Because it feels so damn good.
And all those extras like boundless energy and optimism, clear skin and being at a healthy weight without stressing out about it, don’t hurt either.
Here’s to beating the drum, yet again!
How about resolving to be happy in 2009? It’s more than just trying to think positive…it’s about FEELing positive. That means energy, optimism and regular bowel movements. Sure sure. Wait, what you talkin’ about Willis?
Yep, you heard me right. Your health and mood is influenced by the health of your digestive tract. Learn more by checking out my TV spot and get 2009 moving figuratively and physically!
And let me add that Lori Wilson is one of the sweetest women I’ve ever met. She is as down to earth and adorable as she seems.
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