Caring for others & ourselves
So much on my mind this AM. Firstly, David and I are doing WW without the meetings. We are doing points. He gets so much more then me and I am sucking it up Buttercup! I have desires for my birthday so the fact that I only get 24 and not 32 like him, c’est la vie! I am aiming for 4 exercise points per day. My metabolism is doing great thanks to exercise and good food (and some not so good food). But the days of constant food are over and done with and I have new sizes I want to be. I have my good health and I am so thankful that everyone around me has good health too.
Not so weight related: One of the woman who have been such a distant inspiration to me, Bif Naked (Beth Torbert) has breast cancer and is to have surgery this week. Right before I heard this information on Canada AM this morning I just started dry heaving. Weird. Then that news. I made some ginger tea and sat. It always comes back to, YES I want things for myself and I will never stop at trying to be the best that I can be (somethings are easier to achieve then others), but we have to appreciate all that is good. I appreciate the strength that I have learned is in me to just keep moving forward. I am keeping the components of healthy living as balanced as I can (nutrition, exercise, spirituality). It is so strange, but it feels like a dear friend has cancer. I will make my day great, but I can not be all cheery today. I will find a little cheer though.
The teaching for myself right now, WHY AM I NOT CHECKING MY BREASTS MORE OFTEN? Cancer can happen to anyone and though we can do a lot to help ourselves, it is not a curse or something that just certain people develop. We all need to be aware. Paps and breast exams do not take long when you consider the alternative. Caring for others and ourselves is good living.
My client changed times so tomorrow will be really busy, but it was good to think today. Nice to have some silence. Well… time to get fit ! 
I am back in the fitness forum and I love it. With 6 days left in my WW week I only have 13 extra points. For those who know the points system, you know that I have a real struggle ahead, hehe, but if this is my biggest struggle this week, well then bring it on. So much on my mind, but I want to kind of keep this somewhat diet related for myself.
Have a great week everyone!
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Maybe you just found the inspiration that I found back in July meaning every moment we have is precious why not be healthy in it ! My goal is no longer to be skinny but to healthy and have no more Cancer related illnesses ever in my life if I can help it ! Thanks for reminding me ! Have a great week ! Kimmi
I use to stay on top of self breat exams but have been way too laxed about it the past few years. Thanks for the reminder. I get my paps test yearly though because of my mother having had cervical cancer. Have a great day and here is to good living!
Will be praying for your friend. I need to make my mammogram appt! Thanks for the reminder, hugs, Kama
I’m so sorry to read about your friend. I hope that the workout helps make you feel better. Try to stay positive….as much as you can.
Thanks for the reminders about self care in all the ways you just brought up to me. Good luck this week with your points and keep yourself moving while also grounded.
Argh!! Life is unfair isn’t it….now David gets more points and I bet he loses weight quickly!! Oh well…like you said, you’ve learned to deal with and have become stronger as a result.
I’m sorry you’re feeling down due to this person having breast cancer…you empathy for others is heart-warming!!