As a girl who used to be 'a bit hefty', I often find it hard to be happy just the way I am.
I stopped weighing myself a couple of months ago. No matter what the number was, I wasn't happy with it.
Sometimes you just have to stop and take a good hard look at yourself.
And this is the honest conclusion I came to:
I'm the healthiest I've ever been.
My diet isn't 100% perfect, but it's close enough (I'd say anywhere from 90-95%).
I put good foods into my body to fuel solid workouts that challenge me.
I think a lot of my negativity has stemmed from the energy crashes I experienced this summer and the slower race times.
The neurotic part of me worries that I'm getting out of shape, but the logical part of me knows that's not possible. I have kept consistent mileage and strength work.
I'm trying to add yoga back into my life because it gives me a sense of balance.
I will also (hopefully) start rock wall climbing again when the wall at the college opens back up.
As a senior in high school, I just feel like I'm in an awkward transitional phase.
I feel so ready to start college life and find my place in this world as an individual, but I've still got a year left.
So until then I'm trying to bide my time and find activities around her that are stimulating.
Has anyone else experienced this? How did you manage the stress and lethargy?
I think those of us that acknowledge we have these issues are way ahead of those in denial. Like the fact that you are doing this introspection means you are already 'ahead of the game'.
ReplyDeleteI hope yoga helps you find the balance you are looking for, girl. ::hugs::
When I am feeling overwhelmed by life, I try to take a step back and re-assess my goals. When I have clear goals, I always feel better because I fixate on them. That seems to work for me.