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Finding the Center

10/26/2015

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This was totally the topic of conversation last week when we had a weigh in at work.  Several of us enrolled in this weight loss competition sponsored by a local hospital.  It's really actually a neat deal. It's free and there are some prizes. They come to the work place and weigh you in, etc.  It would be super great if I weren't a pound heavier than when we started a couple of months ago.  A bunch of people from work have been doing Cross Fit and have actually gained weight on this (muscle) while losing inches.  Even though they are getting healthier, they are still frustrated at not seeing the scale go down.  The scale...that number...has such power over us.  And let me tell you, the thought of that scale last week, on day 1 of Aunt Flow about pushed me over the edge.  Anxiety swept over me....and the pressure of going in there...because I'd committed to it.  I finally bucked up and the 3 pound gain this month, to offset and then add to the two I'd lost last month.  Anyway, the fear of the unknown was much worse than the reality of the scale.  But even as I type this, that feeling comes back.  How is it we let a number control so many emotions?  Fucking crazy.

I've been off for the last month or so, like really off.  My sleep is so messed up.  I've been working hard and playing even harder.  I need to get closer to my center again.  Deep down, I know the center will be closer once I eat healthy again and add exercise to my life...I do...know this...  But each day, it's an I'll start tomorrow kind of thing, because you're just trying to make it through the day you're in.  So, writing isn't a good diet or exercise, but I'm hoping it will help get me closer to the center.  It's funny, I don't even recognize myself right now.  It's like I'm on the outside watching this person that's posing as me, but she doesn't know who she is.  I had a conversation about this today with a good friend, and she's feeling exactly the same way.  She thinks maybe it's our age.  Maybe this is just what the forty-something woman goes through?  I have no answers.  I'm just hoping that I start to figure it out, because it's hard to not know who you are.  I've let myself get caught in the stress of everyday things, kids, work, marriage, being a pet owner, and this house purchase is just too much I guess.  Time to pull it together.  And I start, by writing this simple rambling post, that can't possibly make sense to anyone, because it's written by someone who doesn't even make sense to herself.  But here's hoping that this first step toward finding the center, leads to the next.
I'm adding this video for She Used to Be Mine by Sara Barreiles.  This song is brilliant, and I truly think it speaks to nearly all women.  I hope you enjoy it.  Seriously, you've got to listen.
Enjoy your evening-and here's hoping your enjoying your center.
~Jen
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Staci
10/26/2015 05:06:39 pm

I'm not sure if it will help you, but your post helps me know I am not alone in this craziness of life, health and self.

I'm starting a challeng in November. Wake up everyday and walk my dog. While walking the dog meditate, visualize and set goals for the day. At night I will journal. I have a Facebook group supporting me with my goals. This also means no drinking wine. I am allowing myself some on 11/14, Ronda Rousey fight night and Thanksgiving. My overall goal is to reduce my blood pressure and hopefully a side effect will be to lose weight. Keep up the good fight and keep posting. You inspire me!

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Jen
10/26/2015 05:44:25 pm

Thanks so much Staci. I'm inspired by your comment. You're taking that first step, and that's where it all starts. Thank you for your lifetime of friendship. Here's to getting closer to that center.

~Jen

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