Gratitude · Fit 'n Healthy Forever

Gratitude

In the last few weeks I have had some really significant personal struggles. I have struggled with some fairly significant bouts of depression.

During the worst of it I recalled a couple of really important recommendations (mostly from this community) which included taking things one step at a time - it’s so easy to become overwhelmed when you are in a desperate state. It’s easier (not easy) to hit your goals and training when you are happy and feel like life isn’t throwing you additional curve balls.

So I started small with journaling and especially Gratitude practice, I came up with 3 things daily to remind myself of- and kept thinking about what I have VS what I don’t: my health- everyday I can move and choose what to eat is a blessing. My family is so healthy - I am beyond lucky for this and I have total autonomy to choose how to cook for us- I do not have picky eaters and I do not get resistance with healthy food choices. And I am beyond grateful for this Fit and Healthy community!!! Even just listening to others and feeling and hearing encouragement from those in the same space is so helpful.

I unplugged on my walk and smelled the air, listened to the birds and looked at the skyline and felt beyond grateful for the opportunity to be there. I’m finally over the darkest part of my days, I found clarity and new perspective and am so grateful that I was able to lean on this community for support. 🙏

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