UGH!!!! One of the most unexpected (to me) parts of my fitness journey has been the “mental” aspect. Once I learned how to get the physical weight off, that became easy for me. But the mental transformation was scary and confusing, and then exciting at times too. It involved adjusting doses of medicines I take,… Continue reading Ugh!
Category: Mental Health
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday Post: I used to live every day completely overwhelmed with the standard I tried to hold myself to. I even had a short time where I thought I should not be alive. I felt very hopeless. AND/BUT I am a Christian. How could I have those thoughts? Don’t get too close to the… Continue reading Wellness Wednesday
We Must Do More
Never in a million years did I think “losing weight” would lead to a total “wellness” journey but it has. I’ve been told you like it when I’m “real.” So here it is. •4am—I find out that yet another friend has taken their life. Nobody knew he was struggling. I mean they knew circumstances in… Continue reading We Must Do More
Relax – August 8, 2016
Those of you who know me will probably get a laugh out of hearing that the trainers tell me to "relax." I have been a planner/control freak for as long as I can remember. When Jessica was 3 years old, I had picture schedules for her so she knew what her day would be like.… Continue reading Relax – August 8, 2016