Six months in...

Hi there

Almost six months to the day from my last post I thought it was a good time to give some news.

My return to work wasn't so bad or chaotic after all. I mean the logistics have been complicated, but totally feasible. I knew there was a reason I insist on living in the city, close to work. Because commuting is the root of all evil. Road rage would have taken 10 years off my life. And since I am to live to 100 or more, it is essential that I avoid such detrimental activities.

The winter was very tough with both babies sick almost two months straight and us not sleeping. But the last month or two have been great in that respect. On the other hand, the babies are mobile, making looking after them a more than 2 man job, so we get exhausted pretty quickly and have no time to cook, clean, etc. In the last week or so this has calmed down a little as they get used to their surroundings and are not as interested in opening absolutely everything and always going in 2 different directions.

Meanwhile, I gained so much weight after returning to work that I am two weeks in to my lifelong journey of getting back in shape. I am trying a new strategy this time. I am focusing less on weight and more on how I am feeling. I exercise because it gives me energy, pleasure... i don't force myself but I do a little 6 days a week or so.

I am also trying to slowly adjust my eating habits to get back to a healthy relationship with food (with work being so busy at times, I had started shame eating massive meals... downward spiral...). I am just trying to make smarter choices so I can continue to eat relatively large meals. Once I have made a habit of eating the RIGHT foods, then I will work on quantities appropriate for my size/activities.

I will not really be blogging my progress but will chime in eventually to let you know how things are going. My aim is to make it more personal this time and maintain a positive self image. Loving myself for treating myself well, not only for being fit or slimmer.

Alright. Good day all and I wish you all the courage to keep trying new things and keep being a better you.