I’ve been feeling pretty low lately. I’m having a hard time being creative and writing blog posts cause I can’t think of anything about how crappy I feel. The demon voice in my head keeps telling me I’m fat, ugly and worthless. My loving husband tries his darnest to be louder than the voice, telling how beautiful I am, how sexy I am. It’s hard to believe when I look in the mirror and see fat and ugly.
This morning I was trying to think of ways to combat this demon voice. I’m dying to go shopping and buy some flattering clothes. But looking at things that don’t fit me and the fact I’m buying a larger size doesn’t appeal. I’m going to call to see if I can get a massage or spa treatment (Thank you Groupon) this week or next. I’m going to attempt to make it the gym once this week. I found a Zumba class I can take tonight. Anyone recommend Zumba? Can my fat fanny keep up?
And because I believe the universe sends you what you need, I found this post today on Weightless. It was exactly what I needed. Going to stop the negative talk and start focusing on my happiness. And finding a satisfying snack.
How do you turn yourself around when you have a case of the blues?
By being good to yourself girl....I hope you do treat yourself to that massage...you're beautiful no matter what size/shape/color....no matter what!
ReplyDeleteSorry that you are feeling so low.
ReplyDeleteMaybe getting a massage will help.
Sadly I don't have any other tips...I don't know what I do to get myself outta those moods....normally it involves some booze and a bubble bath haha!
By drinking. Lots and lots of drinking. No, really, I'm struggling with this too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you've been feeling so low and I wish I could say something to make you feel better. I usually try to watch a movie that I love or listen to some cheerful music to lift my spirts.
ReplyDeleteI have done Zumba before and I think that you would really like it.
You know our bodies are just a shell, like a house that we can always remodel and redecorate. We can always change it even how hard we think it is. But like a remodel, it takes time to have a brand kitchen. It's all about the baby steps if the shell is what it's brings you down. What I found that helped me get through those steps was a goal, not about the weightloss, but about doing something I never thought I'd do. Maybe you need a goal that will put you out of your element. You are capable of doing anything you put your heart towards and you are truly an amazing individual.
ReplyDeleteAs for Zumba... funnest class EVER! I was the one in the bag doing the wrong steps and bumping into people but I was also the one with the biggest smile having the time of my life! Enjoy it tonight!
I'm sorry you're going through this. Is the weather decent enough to take a walk with Tai every night after dinner? That helps me. A brisk walk, about 2 miles, each night. We're having some crappy weather right now, so I can't walk. I find that yoga helps too. I'm not in the least bit flexible, but yoga helps with that too. What about a bike ride? If you have bikes. A new haircut? Nothing wrong with your hair right now, but a sassy new do might help the mental sex appeal.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you are feeling. I call it the Bad Place and I'm there right now, too. I don't have any great ideas for getting out of it...just want you to know that I'm thinking about you and looking forward to seeing you in a couple weeks.
ReplyDeleteMy sister LOVES Zumba & keeps urging me to take a class. Curious to know what you think of it.
ReplyDeleteSorry you're feeling low. I've been there. I don't think there's any one magic thing that consistently works to snap me out of it. You just gotta find some tools to build yourself a ladder so you can climb out of that hole.
Oh also? I love you. Mwah!
The blues have hit me pretty hard lately too. They just have to run their course, but spending time with friends and being creative help chase them away faster. Keep fighting.
ReplyDeleteGirl, I think we all have these times! I think you have the right idea with focusing on things that make you happy. Whenever I think a negative thought about myself, I make myself think something positive to counteract it, even if I'm not totally believing it at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI'm a little late commenting, but just wanted to say that I know how you're feeling. So many women struggle with it regardless of what they look like. That being said, it's something about this week. Many of my close friends (and myself included) have been having a terrible time this week.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you really enjoyed the Zumba class. I'm interested in this and might see if there's one of these classes at my uni's gym.
Keep your chin up. You're beautiful inside and out and we all go through these times of feeling crappy.
Hi Linda! Just wanted to tell you I'm sending lots of good vibes your way. A lot of what you wrote in this post resonated for me, and I hope that you find a way out of this rut soon. I've heard great things about zumba! Hugs! By the way, I haven't clicked over to your site from Google Reader in a while, I love the new look!
ReplyDeleteAw, sorry you're feeling bad. But Zumba might be just what you need. It's a whole lot of fun and I've seen all types of women enjoy it. Even the 80-year-old retirees that go to my gym. :)
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