There has been one huge change in my life. After reflecting on how far I have come in my progress. I have concluded that I am indeed in a better state of health and therefore I should return back to the working world. Almost a year ago, I was in such horrible shape that my husband and I came to the decision for me to take some time off for me to actually take care of myself. To be honest I am still kind of afraid to go back because it seems as though every time I start working I throw me, myself, and I out the window. I guess I was distracted by something shiny when God was passing out the skill to multitask. Now, small things like talking while doing something is one thing but when it comes to work I literally put my all into it.
I use to work at a salon where I was one of only two stylist. In order for one of us to have a day off, the other would have to work a double shift. So imagine working 12 to 13 hours with barely any breaks and lunch was but a dream. I at first was excited about it because I would just count my job as exercise. Then boom out of now where I got sick and began falling down the slippery slope of weight gain. I gained 30 lbs in just three months! I just couldn't understand how. After all, I was barely eating and "working out" all day long. Now I know this took what little metabolism I had left and completely destroyed it. My body went into extreme starvation mode. I later switched to another job where I was at a computer all day because I was retaining so much water I could not longer fit my shoes let alone stand for long periods of time. At this job I just new that if I stuck to eating lean microwave dinners that I'd be on my way to a thinner me. WRONG!!!! These so call frozen healthy meals come with a lot of sodium which in turn made things worse. Hello additional 30 lbs. Apparently my first 30 needed company. At this point I just knew I was going to die. In documentaries I would see people who were in excess of 600 lbs and think that was going to be me in just a few years. I'll never forget the day I went to get off the couch and my knees gave out. One moment I was up, the next I was down on the floor struggling to get up. This happened twice. Lost in a horrific stupor, I prayed for change and decided that I would put behind the embarrassment from multiple failures and try again. You know, I still get a bit choked up when I stare at that place on the living room floor.
Okay, enough with the tear jerk-er let's get back to present day. I decided to ease back into working by getting a part-time job. I am hoping by doing this the task of working and keeping me healthy won't seem so daunting. So far so good. I got a job close to where I live so I can walk instead of taking my car. Also I bring a fruit/vegetable smoothie with me for lunch so I am not so quick to buy off the shelf. If I feel that I want to go to the gym but am just not in the mood to drive, i'll ask a friend who is also on the way there to give me a ride. Hopefully, these few changes will help keep me on the right track to success. Until next time, wish me luck!
-SKBarnes
Okay, seems like everyone out there has a green smoothie so here is mine. (>_<)
Green Dream
2 cups of watermelon juice (you can make this by blending watermelon and straining out the seeds)
1 cup of orange juice
1-2 cups of your choice of leafy greens. (I use either a mix of fresh baby spinach, kale and Swiss chard or frozen spinach)
1 cup of water
All you have to do is blend until smooth. This drink is surprisingly creamy as well as refreshing. The watermelon juice is slightly reminiscent to cucumber but sweeter. At only 337 calories for the entire blender (5 cups), what do you have to lose? I really hope you like this one. I will probably come up with another green juice for winter seeing as watermelons will soon be hard to come by. Enjoy!
I use to work at a salon where I was one of only two stylist. In order for one of us to have a day off, the other would have to work a double shift. So imagine working 12 to 13 hours with barely any breaks and lunch was but a dream. I at first was excited about it because I would just count my job as exercise. Then boom out of now where I got sick and began falling down the slippery slope of weight gain. I gained 30 lbs in just three months! I just couldn't understand how. After all, I was barely eating and "working out" all day long. Now I know this took what little metabolism I had left and completely destroyed it. My body went into extreme starvation mode. I later switched to another job where I was at a computer all day because I was retaining so much water I could not longer fit my shoes let alone stand for long periods of time. At this job I just new that if I stuck to eating lean microwave dinners that I'd be on my way to a thinner me. WRONG!!!! These so call frozen healthy meals come with a lot of sodium which in turn made things worse. Hello additional 30 lbs. Apparently my first 30 needed company. At this point I just knew I was going to die. In documentaries I would see people who were in excess of 600 lbs and think that was going to be me in just a few years. I'll never forget the day I went to get off the couch and my knees gave out. One moment I was up, the next I was down on the floor struggling to get up. This happened twice. Lost in a horrific stupor, I prayed for change and decided that I would put behind the embarrassment from multiple failures and try again. You know, I still get a bit choked up when I stare at that place on the living room floor.
Okay, enough with the tear jerk-er let's get back to present day. I decided to ease back into working by getting a part-time job. I am hoping by doing this the task of working and keeping me healthy won't seem so daunting. So far so good. I got a job close to where I live so I can walk instead of taking my car. Also I bring a fruit/vegetable smoothie with me for lunch so I am not so quick to buy off the shelf. If I feel that I want to go to the gym but am just not in the mood to drive, i'll ask a friend who is also on the way there to give me a ride. Hopefully, these few changes will help keep me on the right track to success. Until next time, wish me luck!
-SKBarnes
Okay, seems like everyone out there has a green smoothie so here is mine. (>_<)
Green Dream
2 cups of watermelon juice (you can make this by blending watermelon and straining out the seeds)
1 cup of orange juice
1-2 cups of your choice of leafy greens. (I use either a mix of fresh baby spinach, kale and Swiss chard or frozen spinach)
1 cup of water
All you have to do is blend until smooth. This drink is surprisingly creamy as well as refreshing. The watermelon juice is slightly reminiscent to cucumber but sweeter. At only 337 calories for the entire blender (5 cups), what do you have to lose? I really hope you like this one. I will probably come up with another green juice for winter seeing as watermelons will soon be hard to come by. Enjoy!
"I guess I was distracted by something shiny when God was passing out the skill to multitask." OMG you made me laugh so hard I almost pee'd my pants!
ReplyDeleteYou totally rock! Keep up the great work and you will see the results you want. Guaranteed.
I am going to try the smoothie tomorrow. It sounds good.
I can relate with the going back to work thing. It is hard carrying around the weight and work the long shifts. I to have determined that my body needs to keep moving. Sitting at a desk all day just won't cut it for me. I am a house cleaner by trade and I really love it so between that & my roaming chair massage business & gravesite tending it will keep me busy. Plus the bonus is I am able to meditate really good in the middle of a cemetery where it is so peaceful and quiet. Yes a little creepy but as long as I am out of there before the sun goes down it's all good! LOL! Its funny as I get older I am able to realize what I need to keep me happy & healthy and what I need to get rid of. Maybe that's the key to it all is having the courage and ability to say nope it doesn't work for me & do what does work. Thanks goodness you have an understanding hubby. They are hard to come by these days. Kudos to him to! Can't wait to read more.