Acceptance and moving on....

Life's not fair; we've all heard that saying. Sometimes we just have to cut our losses and move on, it's not easy but it's something we must do in order to achieve the person we are striving to be. Without struggle there is not comfort. Without rain there is no chance at a rainbow. Since I was laid off back in March I have had my fair share of struggles, but I have learned oh so many lessons. Though I will admit there are days when I have to remind myself “God doesn’t give us more than we can handle”. I always chuckle to myself saying “God must think I’m one tough chick”. I have learned just how frivolous my spending money was. Now I find myself asking “Is this a necessity or a want…do I really need this? Nine times out of ten the answer is no….so I pass that item up. It was sooooooo difficult at first, but I can say it gets easier in time! Since I have started my weight loss journey I have decided that there is no more paying regular price for clothing, when I won’t be wearing it for long *I hope*! I have started hitting thrift stores and clearance racks at stores. And it helps having a handy mom with needle and thread! She helps me out by taking up the waists of too big pants when she can. I wear a lot of cardigans and sweaters so tank tops after summer time are always high on my list of things to look for at bargain prices. I have also started looking on facebook at a local yard sale page to score some good deals. In fact just yesterday I scored an awesome skirt, pants, and two pairs of shorts for $12! Since being in between full time and part time jobs I have also found bliss again in lacing up my Skechers and hitting the pavement walking! There is something so peaceful and serene about going on daily walks! It’s time for just me and my music and my thoughts. I’m dusting off my 5k dreams again and I will do it this time! I’m tired of being this skinny girl stuck in my big girl body. I’ve toyed with Sparkpeople several times before but never followed through on the whole experience. BUT this time I have the motivation and drive to complete my journey. I have accepted the fact that my body didn’t get fat overnight….it’s going to take time and effort to take the weight off. I have to make serious lifestyle changes and get a “move on”! Exercise has never been something I’ve liked…but I intend to make it fun in some way so that I will want to do it. I’m currently working on a new Motivational collage, goals, and menu plans. We just got a new produce store in town so I plan on checking it out and scoring some awesome fresh fruits and veggies. And I’m getting a handle on my soda drinking. I have cut back to just 1 a day, which is huge for me since switching from regular caffeine soda’s to no caffeine two years ago. Regular water isn’t so bad and Crystal Light makes some delish alternatives to flavor your water! I’m glad that I am finally getting #Backontrack! I intend to do it this time…I WILL DO IT!