Confessions Visitors and Encouragement

Hello there!

Ok, lets get the confession out first.

I didnt do any running last week. or working out. or anything.

So, anyway Ive gained at least 10 pounds now.

And, then, to make matters worse,... we have this awesome body building couple coming to visit our family this weekend.

ok...I know you have all been complimentary of my determinism in the "working out" arena but we are talking about a gal who can squat 500 pounds and leg press 1,000 pounds. No, Im not giving out her name because that might implicate my identity..."ha, like anyone cares"...

Her boyfriend is the funniest guy and he can leg press 2,000 pounds. And I repeat I am not making these numbers up. So, amidst being so excited about their visit...Im also having these irrational, "but Im not eating clean thoughts."

Isnt that the dumbest thing you have ever heard? I have an excuse even...Im pregnant...which were telling them this weekend. In fact, the only reason for my abrupt stop in working out was because of exhaustion ....induced by my pregnancy.

A very happy reason.

I was so exhausted that I would stumble into bed with all of my clothes on...even my shoes...sleep 10 or so hours. And then after only a few hours of being awake...I wanted to fall asleep again.

But fortunately that awefulness has passed. Im much more awake and interested in the world around me. And now Im trying to figure out a way to trick myself into exercising again...and eating better.

Hmm.... so thats my update.

I have great empathy for everyone who is trying to lose weight, exercise, stay in shape, eat clean...because I know it is so challenging. It is challenging to me.

But today I found encouragement in the most unexpected place.

Lately I have been fighting a chest cough. So, this morning my thoughtful husband brought me a Halls cough drop. On the outside of the individually wrapped drop were these words,

"Dont give up on yourself."

I wonder if they have any idea how much a word of encouragement can really help boost the spirit.

I read more words, "Youve survived tougher."

"Dont wait a precious minute."

If youre reading this..."Thanks Halls!"

I liked the "Dont give up on yourself" best.

Remember, friends, youre doing better than you think.

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

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