Rain helps the Flowers Grow 💐
Man, did I fall off the proverbial wagon last year. I gained weight quickly from stress. I decided to return to following the rules and guidelines to my Low Carb Living class about 4 months ago after the progress of the class participants were stalling and I couldn’t fit any of my stretchy gym clothes any longer! Lol! What blows my mind is I stayed consistent to these class guidelines for 17 years after I lost 125lbs. This just shows how truly stressed I was 😅!
I did leave for vacation for 2 weeks. Being off of my game, not getting to the gym, not having access to my typical foods, water and equipment stalled me completely stalled my weightloss. I did not lose a single lb while on vacation or 2 WEEKS after. I was severely constipated from the flight, changevof environment, and food choices.
One day, a couple if weeks after arriving home, the “flood gates” opened and I began having regular bowel movements and using the restroom non-stop. The puffiness and bloat began going away. I awakened on day 15 looking slimmer and feeling back to “normal.”
I believe I got too comfortable in my daily routines. I was assuming foods were not “that bad” for me, drinking more alcohol, going out to eat far more than normal, consuming too many calories of the healthier options, stopped food prepping, stopped weighing and measuring my foods, stopped being aware and stopped being aware. There was not any consistency. Consistency = Results.
Along with the lack of focusing on details and preparation for the days to come, I also had a little bout of depression. I was overworked, wasn’t getting enough sleep, and was sad about how I was being treated while trying to start a non-profit, and I didn’t know how to manage my emotions. I needed therapy, but somehow, I didn’t know I was so sad in the moment. This sadness over took my life, and I completely shut down. The lbs packed on.
This all being said, I wouldn’t take a day of this back. There were many lessons to be learned during this time. These lessons made me a better mom, wife, daughter, friend and leader. I found the courage to recommit and admit my shortcomings to my Low Carb Living Class.
A few lessons learned from the “Rain” of gaining weight: We are all human. We need to show compassion to each other. You never know what someone is going through. Never judge a book by its cover. It is never too late to hit the restart button. Never be afraid to ask for help. Being vulnerable and transparent can assist others in their personal journeys.
***Please note. I am NOT a medical doctor and I do not have any medical degrees. Everything written within these pages are from personal stand points and opinions. Please consult your physician/doctor/get medical advice for any and everything you do.
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