I think I'm going to take some time off from the blog because I need to regroup.
The honeymoon is over, although new habits are still in place. I've become complacent. All the health benefits I've had from losing my nearly 80 pounds (I'm holding steady at 204) have gone to my head. I need to focus on the fact that I am still obese and I still have fat to lose.
I just need to think, find a groove, change things up and re-inspire myself. I'm a thinker, a contemplater: I mull things over in my mind until I come up with solutions that work for me. Right now I need to do that. Focus is on my exercise regime and food, both.
Also, we're a few weeks from starting school, and since we're homeschoolers, that means I have a lot of work to do. Plus, I had the brilliant idea that we needed to do some home improvement projects. We're getting new carpet in our school room and our basement. The problem with that is the school room has been emptied and prepped and the "stuff" is in our bedroom, my son's bedroom, and spilling all over the house. (It's driving me crazy, the chaos!) I haven't even started the declutter/clean out of the basement.
I've been working very hard on this project and will continue to do so for a few weeks. It has to be done by September when we start school. I'm so thankful we live in a state where school starts in September rather than August!!!
So I'm giving myself two weeks tops for a blog break. I will be back with a new plan of attack.
I'm strong. I'm not giving up this fight, but I need to use my brain to work out the next portion of the journey.
Good luck with everything! I'll miss you, but maybe when you have all these things worked out it will be easier for you to work other things out :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good break Jo! I have been known to take those as well. Sometimes we need to recalibrate.
ReplyDeleteHope you find the next two weeks productive.
Good for you! Everyone needs a break now and then. You'll come back refreshed and with a new sense of purpose.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we all need a break to recharge and refocus. We'll be here for you when you're ready.
ReplyDeleteRae
xo
We will miss you, but we understand!
ReplyDeleteI'll see you facebook! You'll be back.....
ReplyDeleteSometimes taking a break is the best thing you can do for yourself! I know i've had to do it and i come back stronger than ever.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan. I've become so diet-complacent these days, too. NO exercise either. Blah. It just gets mentally tedious sometimes. ;-)
ReplyDeleteTake care of you, first. I've had to take breaks too. Will miss your posts but wishing you lots of success!
ReplyDeleteTake all the time you need. You have to make yourself and your family a priority!
ReplyDeleteI'll miss you, but I don't blame you a bit! Enjoy your time off, such as it is! :-)
ReplyDeleteHI Jo!
ReplyDeleteI ditto the sentiment expressed by others above: a good break, like a little vacation is good for all of us. Enjoy it!! And we'll look forward to your return! TTFN, Michele
Oh I forgot: isn't Minnesota a great state? One of the best kept secrets, too, plus the cold keeps the "bad" people away (said Prince to Oprah one day!)
ReplyDeleteThe purging is a big project but you will be so happy when it's done. Enjoy your bloggie break and I will be hitting you up on FB in the meantime ;-D
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