Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Starting.. Stumble....Get Back Up

Last week, Hurricane Sandy scared all of the East Coast days before it's arrival.

Like a lot of people, I am an emotional eater.  Physically and mentally, your body reacts to high stress.

I am worrying about my family in Baltimore and my wife's (Benita) family in New Jersey.  During that time before, during and after the storm it is very hard to stick to a healthy eating schedule.

Beforre and during the storm I would give myself a C+.  I didn't totally throw away my good habits, but I can say that the amount of food consumed was not condusive to losing weight.

We were lucky in Baltimore, we did not suffer too much other than losing a tree in the front yard.  Benita's family was not as lucky.  It has been just over a week and they still do not have electric.

They are in our daily prayers to get relief soon.

I have gotten back up and have resumed my healthy eating schedule.  I am taking small steps in the exercise department, by walking a few flights of stairs at work to get my body back on the road to my former athletic self.

There are many days that I think back on the athletic fun things that I used to do and I kick myself mentally.  I ask myself " how the hell did I let myself get so out of shape".

"Stay strong David.  Self pity does not help you reach your goal."

Until the next time,

David

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