Hello again! It's been a really long time since I wrote something here. In my last post I shared a bit about my adventures in "Paleo-ism". I completed the "Whole30" challenge just a few days early due to low iron levels (something that I had been battling prior to the challenge but never had diagnosed) and severe fatigue. Aside from the fatigue I felt great and lost 13 lbs but was totally done with continually shopping and cooking. I celebrated my birthday the day after I ended the challenge and the celebrating kind of kept on going. I spent most of the spring off and on some sort of healthy eating plan but was struggling to regain focus and find my way again. Then a funny thing happened after a family trip to the happiest place on earth.
My little family of 3 along with my mom, sister and sister's fiancé went to Disneyland at the beginning of May. I have to say it was the best vacation I have ever had and although I was thoroughly exhausted by the end of the 8 days I was super sad it was over. In the weeks since we came back home I really struggled with my emotions, lack of self worth, my eating and depression and anxiety. It was a horrible blend of so many negative and controlling things and a nasty "chicken and egg" situation.
You know what finally broke that ugly spell?...a trip to the local nursing uniform shop. I was down right pissed off that very few things fit and the ones that did were boxy and unflattering. I was pissed that my recent weight gain resulted in needing bigger uniforms. I was totally pissed off but hey, you know what? Getting angry motivated me to do something about my eating and emotions. I put on my big girl panties (literally, lol) and decided to chose my attitude rather than let it consume and control me. I decided to get out in the sunshine. I made a conscious decision that the little world around me was going to be more conducive to health, being a better mommy and wife, loving myself and lifting the fog that seemed to block all positive potential.
So, I will now officially say that I am back where I want to be on this journey and my little Sherpas, I hope you can support me with your good thoughts, prayers, smiles...whatever you have to offer. I in return will share all the good things I learn and discover along the way :)
