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Another one day to take it at a time! As my good friend (Is) said, putting one step in front of the other! So, onward I go rebuilding my road to health & well-being. I'm starting to think of my detour as a wake-up call. Had I gotten a bit complacent in my fight against the sugar demons? Or, was I just tired of it all & in need of an excuse to temporarily throw in the towel, knowing that I could resume the good fight another day? Maybe, a little bit of both played a role.
Regardless, I'm back & feeling stronger every day. It was a wake-up & good reminder of just how much worse it feels to add poor eating to an already stressful situation. But like the tension/issues that popped up during the trip, even though I'm determined to learn from the poor choices I made, the fun times & wonderful memories of the reunion will live on (especially in the hundreds of photos taken by my DH & others!)
Today I'm off for an early workout & then up to work. I have to tackle the backlog there eventually too, & today is the day. I know I'll feel much better getting that behind me. So, I'll start in prayer --
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
And again through this one day and each one cleansing drink, moment & emotion, I'll continue to pray, breathe, journal & express, being grateful for renewed strength, a life I love, a great family, and the love & support of all of you! xoxoxo
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Well done, Ruth. have a renewed day!
17 Jul 13 by member: Helewis
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Good morning sweetie. Like I said to Keld this morning, we slip, we fall, but we get right back up. Life happens, in spades sometimes, and we just have to bend with the wind or break. So you veered of your chosen path a bit, but here you are, right back on the horse, face into the wind and enjoying the ride :) And you made wonderful memories on vacation and that's what life's is about really, being with the people you love and making memories. And you did still take care of you to a point which is likely more than you've done in the past so you did learn a lot during this trip (which I am sure you realize when you think about it.) Enjoy your day and thanks for the PM and the extra support. I truly needed it. :)
17 Jul 13 by member: sarahsmum
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I like the way you recognize that eating badly adds a physical 'downer' to an already emotional situation. So many of us are struggling because we do try to eat our emotions yet once we recognize that old standby isn't working anymore it's still hard to give up. Just keep choosing the better path more often than the detours; that's all any of us can do.
17 Jul 13 by member: FullaBella
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I agree with everyone else and what they have to say. There is one point I would like to make however, Ruth you did good on your vacation. I feel like your being awfully hard on yourself. You went on vacation and didn't gain any weight. How many of us can say the same. Seems like a victory and something you should pat yourself on the back for. Now that your back to your regular routine you will get back on track and start losing again. Its okay to keep ourselves in check and its good to recognize its time to get serious again. You seem to have all the right tools and the great mindset to get it done. I believe in you.
17 Jul 13 by member: petuniak
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Thanks for the continued support, my wondeful friends! Yes, I can't forget about all the wondeful memories from the trip. And, I am learning from the experience -- that I need time for me, & I need to find a way to not feel guilty about it and comfortable opening up about it. But I do have to fess up,that I still haven't weighed in since the trip -- maybe I'll have the guts to do,so tomorrow! Xoxox
17 Jul 13 by member: Ruhu
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