It continues to be a battle… unlike before, when it was a constant every day drag on kinda battle, the fatigue is now springing surprise attacks on me… With Baby Boy on solids alone now(insert a sad sigh here) things have gotten a lot better. I am able to do so much more in a day. Being able to do a few jobs each day and run errands on my own again has made me very thankful but I don’t like the surprise days where the couch is my confidant once again…
I see two contributes, ok maybe three and I want to list them and take aim one at a time. You could say this is a resolution post but I am not the competitive type and I am more likely to not do something if there is a hint of competition involved so lets not go there…
- FORGOTTEN MEALS, when I deviate from my high protein diet, as recommended by my doctor, I crash the next day
- STRESS, creates a bad cycle… when I deviate from my high protein diet I get stressed easier and then I eat less due to stress and then I… well I think you can see the picture…
- WIMP, this girl is not in shape, for so long I was told to not do to much (including exercise) because of weight lose issues when pregnant and nursing and now I think it might be time to turn my head around and start working out so that I feel stronger again…
If I can just come up with an inspiring way to get fit again and continue to eat high protein while at it I just might win. Doctor warned though that I must raise my protein intake even more if I start working out… This seems like some kind of twisted game but I am starting to figure out how to play ball.
The holidays are always kinda bad for me. Without meaning to I skip meals and get stressed and then get sick, stuck on the couch, warn out every couple days…
January, in the past, has meant seasonal depression till the thaw…
Looking back I see a lot of that was having to be stuck in doors so much and I think things can be different this year. I have always enjoyed the outdoors year round and now that I am getting set up for winter again I think things will be better.
I finally have skates again, I found some trails so my cross country skis can be waxed and used again and with proper winter wear I am enjoying the local toboggan hill with the kids already! When we first moved to the city I tried the gym, even swimming and I just kinda felt like a hamster on a wheel but being outdoors is sounding more and more inspiring!
Here is to a new year and here’s to hopes of a great winter!!
TTFN
Good for you! Recognizing the problem, and making a plan that sounds doable to fix it! I’m contemplating the new year, what I want to change, and trying to figure out what is realistic and what is just ridiculous… 😛 I’ll hopefully get my thoughts hashed out on my blog someday soon.