http://doinit.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/healthy-choices-do-not-equal-depravity/ a journey of 60 pounds Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:10:01 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://doinit.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/healthy-choices-do-not-equal-depravity/#comment-56 charslife Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:41:17 +0000 http://doinit.wordpress.com/2008/01/20/healthy-choices-do-not-equal-depravity/#comment-56 Hey Valria, I can so relate (as you know). One of my biggest challenges is staying on track while not isolating myself. It's far easier to pursue my routine and goals when I isolate myself and don't have to take into consideration other people's schedules, wishes, perceived wishes, etc. But that's no way to live (isolated) so I'm forcing myself to put me first (my needs, my goals, my schedule) despite the strong urge to put others first. I know that on the mornings Dave doesn't have to go to work early, he wishes I would stay in bed with him, drink coffee, wake up slowly. And I feel pulled and tugged. But lately, I've been pushing myself out of bed despite wanting to stay there with him, to please him (and myself) by just putting off the gym. Instead, I've rolled over and out, gotten dressed in the dark, and headed to the gym. It's hard and it's a new behavior for me but I think we all end up respecting me a little bit more. That said, yes, life is going to present vacations, parties, friends, events to us that get us off track. I'm encouraged by the progress I've been making towards balancing taking care of ourselves on one hand and living a good, full life on the other. Definitely it is my challenge too. Hey Valria, I can so relate (as you know). One of my biggest challenges is staying on track while not isolating myself. It’s far easier to pursue my routine and goals when I isolate myself and don’t have to take into consideration other people’s schedules, wishes, perceived wishes, etc. But that’s no way to live (isolated) so I’m forcing myself to put me first (my needs, my goals, my schedule) despite the strong urge to put others first. I know that on the mornings Dave doesn’t have to go to work early, he wishes I would stay in bed with him, drink coffee, wake up slowly. And I feel pulled and tugged. But lately, I’ve been pushing myself out of bed despite wanting to stay there with him, to please him (and myself) by just putting off the gym. Instead, I’ve rolled over and out, gotten dressed in the dark, and headed to the gym. It’s hard and it’s a new behavior for me but I think we all end up respecting me a little bit more.
That said, yes, life is going to present vacations, parties, friends, events to us that get us off track. I’m encouraged by the progress I’ve been making towards balancing taking care of ourselves on one hand and living a good, full life on the other. Definitely it is my challenge too.

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