After eating McDonald’s for lunch yesterday, my new co-worker and I got into a conversation about nutrition.
I sheepishly told her about this blog. She had no idea that I ran half marathons, competed in triathlons or consider myself a “healthy living blogger.”
Let’s face it. Since she’s known me, I look a little overweight (due to the fact that I’m 14 weeks pregnant), I’ve been grabbing food on the go and have been giving into every pregnancy craving for milkshakes or greasy fast food.
It felt like a wake up call.
How do I define myself? Am I owning the fact that I value fitness and health? Am I living that way?
Or am I falling into a dangerous new me – one that isn’t focused on working out or getting proper nutrition, all in the name of being “too busy.”
I don’t want to be that woman.
I want to be the woman who values herself. Who knows she is worth it. Who takes time to take care of herself, no matter how busy she is. No matter how “inconvenient” it might feel.
It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. I know that. I’ve lived it.
Our life feels anything but “normal” right now. We are settling into new routines in our new town, with my new job…oh and have I mentioned the fact that we’re living with my in-laws for a while?
Every rhythm of life has seemingly been off-beat for a while. All of my “normals” are no longer so.
But that’s no excuse. Life is always changing.
It’s all about priorities.
It’s about making sure I’m taking care of myself so I can take care of my family.
Because there really is nothing more important than that.
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I feel like healthy living is something that I always need to recommit to over and over. It’s so easy to fall off the bandwagon overeating at a party or overdoing it at a happy hour. But there’s always tomorrow to start fresh!
Best wishes on your fresh start
Sometimes life does get in the way, we are all human! Not making the best choices all the time is a part of life, we all do it
& I’m sure I’ve said this before, but you have such a beautiful little family
I agree that life sometimes does get in the way. I’m this weird kind of freak who looks at situations and tries to figure out how it can be done more efficiently and just overall better the next time around (it’s the teacher in me). I do it with everything – have a bad week? Don’t plan our my food choices? Well then I make a goal for myself for the next week to plan to have healthy choices around me even if it takes an extra hour to prep things on Sunday.
Oh and I just want to hug your baby and maybe run my hands through his curly hair. Not creepy at all, I promise.
Fantastic post this morning.
I can totally relate. I try my best to live a healthy lifestyle but in the past couple of weeks found myself grabbing fast food for breakfast. I don’t know why. I always feel gross after eating it. Like the previous comment says, I always find myself having to put myself back on track. The important thing is that you recognize your priorities and get yourself right!
It really is an ongoing process to eat healthy. I have tried to make that committment over the last year, and been running as well. Somedays it is not always convenient especially with all you have going on. I love your blog, and found it looking to improve my running pace (Im in the 10+ min mile club)
<3 I would define you as brave and couragous, Callie! You're taking on a lot right now and I'm sure you're handling it all really well, despite it not always being easy. You've got this, girl!
I’m always so inspired by how strong you are! You are committed to your beautiful family, you have such a great outlook on life, and you tackle challenges head on. I’ve been so inspired by you and your blog, and I hope to be half the woman you are!
You called me out or rather reminded me of my own slip into poor eating and almost no exercise. Thank you! I needed that kick in the pants. And I can’t even say I’m pregnant or anything. Sure I’ve been a bit overworked and tired, but that’s no excuse. I’m getting back on track with you. Wishing you the best!
This post is wonderful…such a simple, important message. Value yourself!! I needed this reminder today. Thank you! Oh, and congrats on the new job!
Beautiful family!