Staying Strong During the Holidays!

Hey pretty people!

If you have been following the blog recently, you know that I am struggling with my weight. I was on the right path to losing weight and getting healthier until I broke my ankle back in May of this year. After five months of recovery and a few weeks of therapy, I am finally ready to get back on that horse. I have found lately that I am a little more stressed than usual, so I eat more. My will to do better as far as my weight-loss has sort-of taken a back seat to other major issues in my life. Plus I was discouraged when I found that after working out and eating better for a few weeks, I did not lose one single pound. I think I may have lost some water weight because some of my tighter pants are fitting loosely now, but very little else has happened in that area and I am not happy. I know you are not supposed to get down on yourself, but I am only human. I refuse to give up though!


I know that the holiday season is usually very stressful for many people who celebrate Christmas and other holidays. I know better not to get wrapped up in all the hoop-lah, but this past Monday we were in an apartment fire that displaced us for three days. The details surrounding the fire are very sensitive, but someone did lose their life, unfortunately. Along with the fact that less than two weeks ago I was diagnosed with strep throat coupled with flu-like symptoms. A-whole-lot has been happening and it seems very hard to keep on the right track as far as taking care of myself. I've been looking at other women who inspire me via Instagram and Facebook, but seeing their weight-loss success only makes me feel worse about my lack of progress. I am not sure what to do, but I am beginning to realize that if I don't push myself, no one will. I must do this for my own health and more importantly, to set the proper example for my babies!

How do you cope with stress? Are you extra stressed out during the holidays? Are you currently losing weight? How do you deal with set backs?
Please post below! and THANK YOU :D


                                                                              (a pic of the actual fire my roommate took)