"Change doesn't happen overnight. It starts small and gains momentum." (Terri Trespicio)
Hello, my lovely friends!
Mother Nature has decided the beautiful spring-like weather we’re having is going to come to an end and winter is back. We were near 70 yesterday and are going to be in the 30s’ today. The winds kicked up on Sunday and it looked like a tornado was coming around, but knew it was taking our beautiful weather away to bring in some cold and snow today. I’m not sure how much snow or if it’ll even stick because its been so nice here.
Ahead of whatever storm is coming I went to the market to get a few things that we need. Of course I get there and the parking lot is filled with people who go into a panic the minute they here a storm is coming. I always like looking at what people buy because it’s usually a bunch of snacks. I also had to pick up some food for Scooter too.
This was a rough weekend, nothing bad happened I just felt sad and upset. I know it’s just what I’m going through and trying to find was to deal with it. It’s hard for me to ask for help and this has been an up and down thing this past couple of months. I keep beating myself up about falling off the wagon and I know I shouldn’t and I should cut myself some slack, but its hard. I’m always in control of everything in my life and this just feel so out of control. I know take each day as it comes it all I can do.
I think back to when I quit smoking how I changed my lifestyle. I trained like I was doing a marathon and changed my eating habits. It made my mind feel like it was doing something important. So what I think I’m going to do is re-haul my eating habits and the good thing is my mom is on board with that because of her health and wanting to make it better. For months I’ve thought about plant based and if I could do that. I think what I’m going to do now is a couple of days a week eat that way, but the other days eat as clean as I can. I also think that coffee needs a break from life after I finish up this bottle of creamer. I’ve been drinking several couple during the day and night now.
I’m also trying to set an alarm to wake up and get on the treadmill first thing for structure to have positive things starting out my day. Cleaning and organizing things are also a help in keeping my mind off of things. That’s why I’m glad spring is coming up and I can get outside in the yard to help with things.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
I wish you a good morning, afternoon or evening wherever you are.
Until next time… Adios!
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Stay strong and remember how many people care about you. (I’m one of them!)
ReplyDelete🤗hugs 💖sparkling heart full of love
YAY! I know I've got this, but just have to focus on each day. Thank you for being here for me.
DeleteHave a wonderful day! (((BIG HUGS)))
If you are looking to make a change like that check out the Happy Herbivore online (as well she has great cookbooks too) I went completely vegan for 1 year and her website, menus and cookbook really helped with wonderful ideas. I am sure focusing on changing things up will be a real positive for you. Me too, I care a lot about you, I always call you my Colorado friend to hubby. Huge hugs and prayers too.
ReplyDeleteWe are having the same weather change! Supposed to be between 60-70. Tomorrow high . . . 24 and snow. Thunderstorms overnight. OY. Mother Nature is on a tear.
ReplyDeleteYes, have to go to the store today for a few items, but no emergency if I don’t get there. Stocked on food so we’ll be ok. Do have a Dr. appointment in the afternoon, but hoping that the storm will be passed by then. It will be cold, but that’s dealable.
Yes, you are wise to make your lifestyle change a priority and train for it daily. Baby steps.
Definitely physical decluttering helps with MENTAL decluttering . . . so good job! Carry on!
Getting outside when the weather is nice is definitely a boost. I am doing that, too.
HUGS and keep on doing what you’re doing. Day by day. You can do this.
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Barb
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It's Kathy. I finally found a way to write a comment although even though I'm signed in it isn't posting my name. I have been following your posts. I think you are very brave to admit what you have been going through and how you've been trying to deal with it. I understand the control thing, but I assure you - none of us really have control. What we can do is the best we can do at the time. You've gone through so much and as a mom of adult children, I couldn't be prouder of what you have accomplished. I also understand that overall feeling of being down - I was dealing with that very thing this morning. But I made myself go to Pilates and it helped - that's my go-to thing when the world seems dark!
ReplyDeleteI sure don't understand people who panic when bad weather is coming. We are seeing the same changes. Yesterday it was 60 degrees, it's very windy today and the temps are dropping and tomorrow we'll wake up to 6 with a below zero wind chill.
I like your plans to overhaul your diet. I know I can't go plant based, my husband would never go for that and I really can't live without meat. But I am also trying to improve my diet by adding more fruits and vegetables and getting more protein. Good luck with your process! One day at a time, right!