Dear Mind, Body & Soul
A year ago we were in the best of shape of our life. We were happy, we ate well, we played hard and had more energy than we knew what to do with. Sometime over the last 5-6 months we drifted away from our routine. I told you we needed a break, just a small one. That small break snowballed into a big one. I’m sorry I deceived you.
I miss our 2 hour getaways where the only thing that existed was the beats in our ears and the feel of sweat running down our back. The real me misses the slow burn, the ache and the ENERGY, God do I miss the energy; the shallow me misses the muscle, the definition and the way our butt looked in jeans. Don’t look at me like that I know you do too.
I’m sure you noticed over the past few weeks that ‘our’ diet has changed, some of our energy has come back and we’re a little happier. That was just a start, a show of good faith that better things were to come. Well today we will meet up with some old friends, sweat and burn. We will welcome them with open arms. I know they’ve missed us just as much as we’ve missed them.
Last but not least. Please forgive me for neglecting ‘us’ for so long. I hope you see today (and the days to come) as another step in the right direction…to get back in your good graces and to feel whole again. And thank you for not falling apart on me even though at time I’ve pushed you to the brink of wanting too.
xoxo
Me
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i feel ya. i had dropped 5 pounds a little over a year ago and felt and looked great. i normally look ok anyhow, but i looked great and was really proud of myself. i did well maintaining and then the summer hit and we started to get ready to move…. then we moved. the 5 pounds came back and i am now softer all over because i haven’t been exercising as much. i taught 6 classes a week- spin, boot camp, all that before we moved. so now, slowly, surely, i am getting there again. i started a food jounral with a friend and i am adding weights to my routine. we can do this bella. we can!
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Good for you. Unfortunately my mind, body and soul are not speaking to each other right now.
~Bliss~
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I hear ya, girlie! I’m pulling myself up out of the gutter…for reals this time. I have to have the energy or I can’t do all that I want to do. Getting by isnt’ good enough… We’ll do this together!
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I love this! I had written an almost identical post last week and decided not to put it out there. I took a much needed break from a crazy workout schedule last Oct. I’m kind of and all-or-nothing person and that break turned into 6 months of no working out and an eating free for all. I’m embarrassed to share how much weight I’ve gained after being in the very best shape of my life. Sigh… getting back at it! Good luck to you!! ~L
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good for you! I hate when the slide to softness happens; the climb back up to health is sooo difficult. I should know better about allowing myself ‘a little break’.
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sitting here w/ the soft mushiness rolling just over the ….
i can’t go on. it’s too gross. just one more cup ‘o jo and i PROMISE i’ll go for a run.
well, maybe i’ll toss a coat of paint on laverne first. you know, to be efficient.
then i promise….
Love this! Good for you! Something is better then nothing. I went for a run yesterday and hope to keep it up…I always feel so great physically AND mentally afterwards!
I feel your pain. And neglect. In fact, I’m joining Weight Watchers online on Monday. And buying bicycle next week. And will get back to some pilates … tiny steps …
Linda
And thank you so much for the lovely comment you left on my guest post at Cassie’s yesterday! So sweet and so greatly appreciated …
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I love this post. I love it when people talk to an inanimate “object”
I am always an on-the-verge-of-being-healthy type of person. I exercise just enough to stay only a tiny bit overweight, lol! Not that I want it that way… and I can’t stop myself from eating large amounts of dessert every night. That is my downfall.
I also love the feeling of being strong, toned, and having energy!
~Lisha
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Oh geesh…do I hear you!! This body needs some serious one on one time. Love the post! It makes me feel like running, which I hate!
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My “I’m Sorry Fit Body” letter would have to be soooo much longer. Where to begin after so long. You look great!
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