Featured Post

Injury Update - YES The Doctor Told Me To

-
Image
Just wanted to give a quick update for anyone who might not have already heard. I went last week for a follow-up. I was actually in a lot of pain, as much pain as when the injury began. The x-ray did not show any fractures, BUT I was told that I could still have a fracture. I will need a bone scan or MRI to completely rule out any fractures. What did show up, however,
4 comments

When You Lack Confidence

-
Confidence - it's something that's never come easy for me. As I find myself approaching 43 (in a few days) I realize this is something that I struggle with - not only with body image, but in many areas of my life. And when someone doesn't believe in me, well it makes it even harder to believe in myself. 

 But you know what, I've said it before, and I'll say it again until it is so inside my brain that I can't forget. I am enough. 

 I'll say that again. I AM ENOUGH. 



I don't need to be thinner, larger, smaller, taller, shorter, faster, slower, better or anything else. 

 I... yes, lil ole me... am enough... and I don't need anyone's approval to make me feel enough. I don't need justification for me to feel that what I do is worthy or necessary. 

 Sometimes being a stay at home mom (and I'm sure working moms/dads) can feel the same, but I feel like I have to constantly justify TIME. Yes, time. Oh, he took a nap? So what did you do during that time? So how do you use the time when he is at preschool? And the list goes on and on. And with Lil Man approaching kindergarten it's getting worse. 

 I often feel that I have to justify my time (or lack therof) during the day. So for anyone curious about how I will use the 2 hours 45 minutes when my son will be in kindergarten, well it's pretty much none of your business. Just like it's none of my business how you use your time throughout the day. 

 For years now I've felt the need to justify myself as a Mom, a Runner, an Athlete, an Ice Cream Lover, and a Blogger.. well guess what.. as I approach the ripe ole age of 43, I don't need to justify myself to anyone. 

 I am enough. I am worthy. And I believe in me.. Hmmm... maybe I am finding that confidence after all.... 

If you like my blog, or this post, please take a moment to share it with friends. As they say, sharing is caring :)
Share this on Facebook?


Share on Tumblr
Add to Flipboard Magazine.


I'm A Top Health & Fitness Blogger @ Top Mommy Blogs - Please Click To Give Me A Vote



Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase using the affiliate link.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Perfect Night In With Tyson Foods and Redbox

-
Image
Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.

My family is definitely on the go. In the summer, it's amusement parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, hiking and playing outdoors. The winter usually brings snow (and lots of fun), along with school and sports activities, hiking and whatever else we can find to do during the cold months.

And although I do enjoy the occasional evening out, it's our movie nights (or even days) at home that makes my heart swell with memories. To me, there is just something about gathering together to enjoy time with each other which usually includes yummy food and a movie or two. It's the simple things in life.

With the help of Tyson® foods and Redbox®, life just got easier. From 2/6/17 to 4/15/17, if you purchase any two eligible Jimmy Dean®, State Fair®, or Tyson products in a single transaction at a Walmart Supercenter or Walmart Neighborhood Market, and visit www.TysonFreeMovieNight.com to upload …
Well don't stop now...Click here to keep reading!

Get Outside And Play #YearRoundPlay

-
Image
This post is sponsored by the Voice of Play
My son will play outside at any time and in any weather. When he was little, my family couldn't believe that we played outside all year. I heard "Isn't it too cold to be outside?" You have to remember that our families live in Mississippi and Texas. And although it does get cold there, most days it warms up during the day, and then repeats the process the following day. 
Pennsylvania weather was an adjustment for me in that some days it just doesn't feel like it warms up very much in the winter. But that being said, it doesn't stop us from getting outside.  And honestly it shouldn't stop you either as long as the temperature isn't dangerously low. 
We dress in layers. We wear hats and gloves when we need them. We keep moving. I try to find activities that will keep us active and moving while we are outside.
Well don't stop now...Click here to keep reading!

Saying Goodbye To My Obsession With Food

-
Image
Yeah... so last week I said that If I Need To Google It, I'm Not Eating It and that lasted about..... a day... yep... I'd say about 24 hours. Because the reality is, in my life is not all or nothing. Sure, I suppose I could pack us healthier snacks (and that's an area I'm trying to be more consistent with), but my reality is sometimes McDonald's happens. Hey just keeping it real. And sometimes so does a sub from a local convenience store or a slice of pizza. And then once I messed up, the all or nothing attitude reared its ugly head! And wow hello to disordered eating. I found myself just eating junk because I felt that I had already blown it for the day.

Soooooooo... what now?
Well don't stop now...Click here to keep reading!