I have to confess. There will be no gym for me today. I had every intention to get there today and I don't have my boys until 3 pm but I had a lot of fun last night. Had some drinks. I am not feeling so great! Between that and Daylight Savings Time, I am waving the white flag and not doing my usual kick-ass, calorie smashing workout!
That's what I get for living like Carrie Bradshaw with Cosmos for an evening!! :)
The great thing? The gym will be there tomorrow. One day isn't going to derail me or cause me to not live a healthy lifestyle. And I have Mondays off so I will be there tomorrow morning. And today will be a cleanse day of sorts. I started with my usual warm lemon-water and coffee. My stomach has felt pretty iffy but I just had my whole grain tortilla with almond butter, cinnamon and honey. I put cinnamon and honey on a lot of foods. They are just badass products of nature! Besides tasting great they have long been used for their medicinal benefits.
I am a big fan of methods that have been around for thousands of years before "modern medicine". I just feel like we were given these items and gifts to use for a reason. That being said, I am grateful for modern medicine and the invention of the c-section. Had it not happened I don't know what the outcome of my deliveries would have been. I look at my two little boys and know how blessed I am! It's a daily prayer of thanks! :)
I have to say, I just ate the tortilla with the honey/cinnamon and within 5 minutes my upset stomach has eased. It is one of the medicinal benefits I brought up. Hmm. Definitely "food for thought". Even if it is just a placebo effect, if it works.....it works!
My plan today is to get some house crap done, doing laundry and will get some strength moves in. And when my boys get home I may take them for a walk by the water. But my favorite thing to do with them is kiss and snuggle them nonstop. They are just so cute. I have to kiss them. Should I let them know I will always kiss them like that no matter how old they are?? Haha!
It's a lovely day out. What is it about those first few moments of Spring that pop through at the end of Winter. It just gives you this feeling of new, fresh, air, hope. There is a lot going on in my life right now and some of it tries to creep in and cause me to be unhappy. It might succeed for a few minutes but I am too positive and bounce back. I am ready for some changes and newness. Despite the challenges and fear I know I'll get through it. And beautiful days like today just reinforce that knowledge.
It's not easy being an optimist but I can't fathom being the opposite. I can't imagine going through life feeling so negative and assuming the worst. It makes me feel so sad for people that do.
When I start to feel defeated I simply think of my boys and our health and ability. And my friend Jeannie was discussing me with someone...and he said "Anyone who can lose 135 pounds on her own with hard work and dedication...is going to do fine in life". Isn't that the truth!! :)
So I'll leave you with that today. Perspective and confidence in ourselves can defeat all negativity that tries to derail us. I just have to have faith. As do you!
God bless,
Tami
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