What do you do when you've had a tough week?
You do the best you can!
The last few days have totally been "not normal" . . . meaning that I have been overwhelmed with extra activities added to my already hectic schedule.
It might not be hectic for normal people, but with chronic illness you have to preserve energy. With added activities you have to give up other activities.
Here is what has been given up . . .
And you're welcome. It's all clean. Even the load in the dryer. When I finally have time at night to fold these, my energy for the day is gone. The frustrations of Fibro and Chronic Fatigue. My hubster is the best and a very patient man!
I have learned that the work doesn't run away. The trick is to keep up! Be it with laundry, working, or our health and exercise. Keep Up with what is important!
This week was made up of Flying (which makes my body swell and hurt) then spending the day with my coach so I can understand BeachBody and my own coaching better. Then spending time today with two of my daughters and some pretty sweet grandsons, and a cute little granddaughter! I always set aside time for my family, sometimes to my detriment. . . but I just love them too darn much to say no! (hence my problem of finding time for myself!)
I dont need to itemize the rest of my week other than say it includes a third daughter, my cute little 93 year old mom, shopping and a date with the hubster!
Needless to say, I've been overwhelmed with activity!
I finally felt strong enough to start exercising again after 4 days of not! It felt so good to exercise my core muscles and my shoulders! I have osteoarthritis in my neck, which is one reason I get migraines! It was so nice to not hurt today!
AWESOME!
So the ability to exercise gave me the relief I needed and today I had a lot more patience and a desire to get my free challenge group going!
If you would like to join our FREE Health and Fitness challenge group you can go to facebook to join us! everyone is welcome!
I also got thinking about my nutrient-dense shake and realized that with being able to absorb the nutrition my body needs, that it might be doing something with my complexion!
I decided to take a picture and compare it with my before photo...
I didn't expect what I saw!
I was surprised to see a thinner face! Wow!
I also took my measurements when I got home from North Dakota . . .
I did not expect to lose weight! but I Lost 2 pounds ON VACATION! WHAAAAAT!!!!
Since I started Beachbody and Shakeology four weeks ago, I have lost 6 pounds and 4 3/4 inches! That's amazing seeing as how I have languished healthwise for the last five years.
This program and eating plan is working!
One thing I did need to change though was starting a new exercise program while finishing my Yoga. Not a great idea! At least not for me. I will be finishing my Yoga before I start on The Shift Shop!
How was YOUR week?
Have you had new challenges?
Have you helped other people?
Have you done any self-Improvement?
(I have a new book on Kindle that was free! I'm excited to read it! It's called "The Go Getter" by Peter B. Kyne)
Have you written down your goals and posted them where other people can see them?
Have you identified your "why"?
WHY are you doing what you're doing?
My WHY is my health. If I don't take care of myself then all the other things that I want don't even matter!
My second WHY is my Chronic Illness Warrior Community. I see a lot of despair and hopelessness and depression there. It's hard to hurt all the time. I am writing this journey as a pathway of hope for someone. I hope that I can help.
I hope you all have a great day, and when life spins out of control, it's ok to regroup and start again!
-Erlyn
SHAKEOLOGY RECIPE OF THE DAY
in a blender add:
8-12 oz. cold water
1 scoop Vegan Tropical Strawberry Shakeology
1 small banana
green container carrots
1 tsp honey
scoop of ice
Blend till smooth. Drink to your health!!!
1 red contaner
1 purple container
1 green container
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