It's been nearly 3 months since my last post...there's not really much to say or much of an update to provide. However, I do think it's important to check in to let everyone know that I've stumbled the past 3 months and I'm reaching out to my peers for support. After the 12 week Better U Journey, the group of ladies and mentors making up the program, essentially went their separate ways. I felt okay about that because I felt that the habits I had developed during those 12 weeks would be easy to sustain. Unfortunately, that wasn't really the case...I need the encouragement of those around me to be successful, I need a workout buddy to meet at the gym and I need the support of my family to make healthier meal choices to truly make this a permanent lifestyle change. It's definitely possible...it's just going to take a lot longer than 12 weeks to make it happen.
I have found that it is incredibly hard to stay focused on myself first...with both nutrition and exercise. As summer began, so did softball for my girls and the stress level at work increased as well. I found myself struggling once again to find time to take care of myself...putting my family and work before myself and turning to food for comfort. During this time, I found myself putting some of my weight back on too. Thankfully the weight gain has not been significant and I know I can get back on track. So, as I get back to focusing on my health and fitness, I will make sure to remember the following...
