The Emotional Loop

I was able to get out for a two mile walk yesterday... not enough though.  This rain has me down, I need to find rain boots so that I can walk whenever I want to...  I am tired of waiting for my shoes to dry out each time.

I then spent most of the day with Andrea, Paul and Jackson... we went out for Mexican food.  I ate a salad without the dressing.  It tasted pretty good as the chicken was moist and favorable.  I went over my calories a bit today but still not too bad.  I don't get weighed at work again until next Friday as I was on vacation this week but I weighed myself at home this morning and I am down 5 more pounds... that makes it a total of 15, so far.

I also spent the night copying all the blogs I follow and their links as I keep reading how GFC (Google Friend Connect) is going away... I didn't want to lose any of the people I follow and not everyone is on Bloglovin...  If you would like you can follow me there.  Here is the link to Bloglovin, also if you add Bloglovin to your blog, I will follow you there too. 

I'm lying in bed this morning making mental notes of what I need to do today... listening to the rain against my window.  Usually I love days like this as they give me an excuse to relax.  However; since Andrea, Paul and Jackson are here... I would much prefer there to be nice weather so we could go out with Valentina and do things together as a family. Also, we want to take a family photo together and we want to take it outdoors.


Every time I am sure I have it together, something comes along to show me that I don't.  It's not that I think I can have it all figured out as life is ever changing... no one has it all figured out (if they say they do, they are kidding themselves).  What I mean by having it together is that I am emotionally strong enough to move to the next stage.

I'm not though, why cannot I not get there?... am I always going to be in this loop that never seems to end?  I think I will be there until I can find answers or closure... I need that to move forward.

Until then I will just deal the highs and lows by writing and walking... I'm very dedicated to getting control of my weight.  Definitely in a healthy way as I don't much care if I am 20-30 pounds over weight, as long as I am strong and healthy.  I know people that are the supposedly the perfect weight but they eat the worst food and could not walk a block without wanting to pass out.  Being slim does not mean you're healthy...

I happen to be a woman who embraces her curves and loves them.  I like my shape, I just want a smaller version... one where I can feel comfortable while running a 5 and 10 K... but still look sexy in a dress that shows off my curves.

Eventually with my tenacity I will have both... a strong body with lots of curves.  Will I then be able to free myself from the emotional loop to move forward?

I cherish my past, I accept my present and I dream for my future

12 comments :

  1. Congratulations on your weight loss! I think anyone over the age of 25 has dealt with the up/down cycle of weight loss (I certainly have).

    You also reminded me that I need to decide upon a new blog feed. I still don't know what to do w/ that one, but I know I'm running out of time to get it posted on my blog.

    Keep being good to yourself with your weight loss goals, sweetheart! I support & encourage you. :)

    - Dawn

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  2. Thank you Dawn... I wish I was SO sure about other things in my life as I am about my weight loss... it's the other things that have me in an emotional loop...:-/

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  3. Google friend is going away???? Launna your posts are always so honest and positive.I agree with HD....keep beng gentle and good to you. Happy rest of the weekend

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  4. Thank you Nikki...I appreciate the sweet comment.

    I don't know if GFC is going for sure, I keep hearing that from everyone. :-/

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  5. Some people say that GFC is going away and others say it's just Google Reader. I suppose we'll see! I am confused ab out the whole thing lol.

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  6. Thank you Keith... so am I confused... I just took precautions in case... lol

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  7. I'm on bloglovin too! Great accomplishment on the weight loss. Your determination will definitely pay off!!

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  8. Thank you Joy,you really inspired me!! I added you to Bloglovin :)

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  9. Congratulations on your weight loss! I think strong and healthy is an admirable goal.

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  10. Thank you Daisy... I agree... it is not about being thin.. it is about being healthy :)

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  11. Oh no, I heard Google Reader was going away but what's Friend Connect? Is that if I have a blogroll linked on my sidebar? I seriously hope not because that's where I know who has posted recently and I'll be REALLY sad if I have to individually go to each blog. Oh well, nothing is forever right?

    KUDOS on the weight loss my friend! What a major accomplishment! I have been biking as you know & maintained my weight but now recently added in a 5 day/wk cardio plan (last week) and I'm down 2 pounds. We can do this!

    I bet the more you work on your physical self your mental/emotional self will start to shift too, it's inevitable that you'll start to push out of the loop :-)

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  12. Thanks Jen... GFC is still around... I just had so many people telling me that it was going ... they were wrong.

    I have to say I love Bloglovin though... I had other blogs that I follow from Wordpress and such... I can put them all into Bloglovin and it is so simple... I will leave a message on your blog... or maybe tweet you :)

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I love and appreciate all genuine comments, to save a little time, I won't be commenting on the comments on my blog (unless you don't have a blog), I will just visit your blog and comment there, if you have left a meaningful comment for me... I would much rather spend the time reading and commenting on a few extra blogs ❤