Getting Stronger

Wendydelmo

The past few days have had incredible highs, and incredible lows. I’ve been thrilled to have a great weigh-in and workout. I was so proud of myself, and so happy! Then something happened that forced me to reach a disturbing conclusion about someone I cared deeply about that saddened, but didn’t surprise me. I had to acknowledge to myself that a friendship was over, in addition to a terrible meeting that let me wondering how some people can sleep at night that left ME sleepless and upset.

I woke at 5:30 with these issues on my mind. And I thought to myself that I had two choices- to dwell on all the things that have happened, or to acknowledge them, and carry on. I chose to carry on.

Not only was I sad, I was angry. Not just angry, but felt betrayed, harassed, downright PISSED. I chose to use those feelings in a good way to be constructive. I went to the gym.

Yup, I took my sore butt to the gym, and to Spin Class! Oh,Yes, I did! That padded seat didn’t help so much, but I just grit my teeth and kept on pedaling! I was so touched and pleased to see a really good friend, knowing my mood, came and joined me. I sat in in the middle of my tribe of Weight Loss Rockstar Warriors- Sam was on my left, Katie on my right,and Linda in front of me and I just rode my angst away. The first song proved to me I had made a good choice.
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life….and I’m feeling fine.

Maybe I wasn’t exactly fine, but I was in a much better place! I kicked my own butt, again. I sweated and I made peace with the decisions that I had to make. When Spin was over, I went for a mile and a half walk with Linda to clear my head. I’m proud of myself for turning to the gym rather than comfort foods as I have done in the past.

My heart aches, My body aches, too. My legs, my ankles, my shoulders, my butt—especially my butt. I know that ache will go away in a day or two, and the heartache will go away, too. Eventually.

Tomorrow is strength training again, by myself this time. I will rock it out. Then Zumba at night. I can totally do this.
I am becoming stronger in so many ways.

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kylakesgal

Yah for you focusing on something you can change instead of focusing on the negative. Life can be tough sometimes but you are definately a winner:) You kicked butt today too!! Good luck!

Wendydelmo

Thanks so much!

upsydaisy2011

Excellent attitude to have, well done, you rock!

Wendydelmo

Thanks!