Update

I just realized that people are still reading this blog so I thought I would give a quick update...

I have not started running yet, because I need to get some good running shoes first and I have not had time to go to the sports store and get my stride, etc. analyzed and have them help me pick out the right pair.  BUT I have been reading articles on how to start training and proper running techniques and I am definitely getting geared up to start running! 

I am very overwhelmed by my schedule right now.  Two jobs, housesitting, pug rescue, three birthdays in my family this month, a death in the family, and the fact that my sister's wedding date is rapidly approaching...it is all catching up to me.

I have been doing a lot of emotional eating lately.  Had another over-indulgent weekend last weekend and the guilt is weighing heavily on me.  I thought I was going to get right back on track this week - lower my points, work on taking off anything I might have gained, concentrate on being healthy again...but I have had this unending hunger and I have been eating uncontrollably.  Plus some emotions have been building up and overwhelming me.  I broke down at work  yesterday and cried for about half an hour. 

So, I am going to take some time "off" from blogging and WW in general so that I can concentrate on my mental health.  Then I will worry about my physical health.  I am not going to go "off program" but I am also not going to beat myself up if I can't achieve all the WW goals I have for myself.  I will be back with you all soon...

Take care.

You have worked so hard

I don't know about you, but the WW meetings help me immensely for emotional strength.  Look to your friends in the group for support and encouragement.  You have worked so hard to achieve your goal.  The physical, emotional/mental and spiritual sides of you go hand in hand.  Please don't just ignore one for the other, it won't work.  Something in you is lacking and you are feeling it.  You are worth so much especially to yourself.  You love yourself with all your heart.  Look at yourself in the mirror.  What a great woman that is~staring back at you.  Keep your goals and each day, focus on all the blessings the Lord provides you.

1. You are beautiful

2. You have willpower

3. You have 2 jobs.

4  You have focus.

5  You are going to your sister's wedding looking fabulous!

6.  Pugs are saved because of you.

7. Someone feels grateful for you housesitting for them.

8. You have a family to share birthdays with.

I know death is hard to deal with, but that person is back with the Lord, in His palm, comforted.  We, on earth, are sad for their leaving us, but they are in a better place.  We are left to fulfill our jobs here on earth. 

Don't ever give up on anything.  You are never a failure until you stop living your life to the fullest.  You can do it~we tend to put pressure on ourselves, and we have to know that God loves us so much, unconditionally!  We have to learn to love ourselves with all our hearts, unconditionally.  You are loved!!!

Inspiration

Casey,

I just came across your blog and I just wanted to say that you are an inspiration. 

Congratulations on reaching and maintaining your goal.

Bianca