2020 was a wild ride. And for many of us, healthy eating, exercise, and self-care habits went flying off the rails.
In 2016, I lost 100 pounds. I was a runner -- dozens of 5Ks and 10Ks, six half marathons, and then a marathon. I was in shape. I was skinny. I was in my 40s and the healthiest I had been in my adult life. I was determined that there was no way I was going back to the old me; this was who I wanted to be. But I got lazy. I stopped logging my every bite. I started making excuses to skip runs and workouts. Desserts and sweets became the norm again.
As I wrestle with yet another weight loss/”time to get fit” chapter of my life, I’ve tried to put some thought into why this happened, how it happened, and what lessons I can apply to my journey this time around.When I told my mom I failed, she quickly countered, “You didn’t fail, you just -- took a step back. It happens.” She’s right. I’m not a failure. What I’ve accomplished in my 40s -- I’m impressed with myself! I took a break, and there is nothing wrong with that.
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