My Ass Doesn't Look Like It Used To...and other disappointments.

Okay, so getting back to "reality" post-holiday sucks. This past Sunday night was like the mother of all Sunday night blues. There is no easy way around it (except for denial and that isn't so easy longterm). You must walk right into the fire and face all of the things that you managed to ignore for the past 1-2 weeks. But don't worry! Day by day we'll get "it" back. We always do. And of course in my head I know that I have to have the stressy work time to appreciate the downtown fully.
So right now you may not be liking how clothes fit or what you see staring back at you in the mirror (try to stick to Low lighting). We over-induldge over the holidays. It's okay its what we do. And at most you might have gained 3-5 lbs. which is not a horrendously daunting task to undo. I for some reason thought that it would be a great idea to don a bathing suit today at the Y, which coincidentally has horrible lighting. Not a bright moment of my day. It helped that there were old very fat ladies surrounding me, but not much.
Things and parts are not where I am used to seeing them. I have been eating a large amount of crackers over the holidays and way too much sugar, so now its back to veggies, juices and smoothies!!! I share this because it serves as a reminder about how we want to live. What foods make us look and feel vibrant. Its fun to slack but its also important to get back on track and not spiral out into a 3 month binge. So be kind to yourself but also stay motivated. Try a new workout routine, get a group of friends to go walking or hiking, finally start making smoothies or juicing. Make it a priority to keep your house stocked with healthy foods that will be easy to reach for and prepare. And I always tell my clients this, keep snack bags in your purse, in your car, in your diaper bag...at all times. Raw almonds, gluten free crackers, dried fruits and my favorite dates. Try to never let yourself get the crazy hungries. Strive for action without guilt. Inspire yourself to be all that you know you can be.

xoxox, McLean