It's my birthday, and I just feel old...

[Guest guest]

I turned 43 today, but I feel about 60

This is the first time I've been depressed about a birthday.  I'm heavier, bigger, and more out of condition than I ever have been in my entire life.  I weigh more than when 36 weeks pregnant with the twins, and can't fit into the clothes I wore just after they were born.  Also, I'm now the age my best friend was when she died (she had an excuse though, she had cancer.  but still, it's on my mind)

 

There's only one solution -- this year, it's all about ME.  I resolve to make my emotional and physical health my number one priority!!  I've been working on IE for 8 months and I think made great progress in resolving many of my emotional issues and there are also those which I've identified as ongoing and I've already made the committment to work on in therapy for the next 10-12 weeks (or more if that's what it takes).  I am NOT going to diet -- but I'm learning that being kind to myself doesn't mean indulging my taste buds in rich " treats " , but caring enough to stop eating before I feel bloated and stuffed, to gift myself with fitness rather than excuses of no time, no energy, whatever.  My babies aren't babies anymore, and my husband or eldest daughter are quite capable of " holding down the fort " while I take 30 minutes or an hour to go to Curves or take a bike ride.  I'm really just DONE with dragging my body around, I'm going to get strong again!!! If it's 10 minutes at a time right now, that's ok, it'll come back.  I've done it before, I can do it again!

 

anyway, thanks for listening, I'm going to take some deep breathes and try to get a better attitude about the day

 

mikki

[Guest guest]

Happy Birthday Mikki!

I hope that you're experiencing nice weather where you are and can get out and

enjoy the day. Or, simply do whatever you would most love to do today. As you've

realized for yourself, giving your self some priority in your day is so

important. Transforming a life takes time and the work you've done with IE for

the past 8 months is a great investment in living the type of life you want.

Hugz,

Latoya:)

--- In IntuitiveEating_Support , Martha Behnke

I can do it again!

anyway, thanks for listening, I'm going to take some deep breathes and try to

get a better attitude about the day

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