Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Day 13 Blog Challenge - Regret

31 Day Blog Challenge - March

 


Regret - "to feel sorrow or remorse"

I suppose there are a few things I regret, but I try not to. The reason for this is because pretty much all the events and experiences that have taken place in my life are what have lead me to this point. I may not have my house or my dream career, but I have something much more important. My family, for one. 

And I've learned a lot. 

For example, I used to want so much material possessions, but after going a couple years learning to go without (due to a lack of funds) I realized how unimportant those things are and how to enjoy the simple things in life.

My one real regret is that I stopped exercising on a regular basis. I used to be a lot thinner, but more importantly I used to be a lot healthier! 

I used to workout almost daily, and sometimes twice a day. I ate a lot better, and enjoyed it

Then, I sunk into a depression. I don't like making excuses for things, but that was a difficult time in my life. I felt like things would never be normal again, and I was doomed for a life of misery (pretty lame, but like I said - that experience taught me a lot). 

But it was during that depression that I just couldn't stand the idea of doing anything that I didn't absolutely have to (like care for my daughter, complete school work, go to work). So exercising got the boot, and as time has passed my depression has gotten better but my body took a lot of stress. 

I gained a bunch of weight, my muscles have gone to mush, and I feel like crap all the time. 

I'm so out of shape I don't even know where to start! Like an idiot, I tried to jump right back in where I left off. Clearly that didn't work out. I have to start all over again, from the beginning! 

But yeah, that's my biggest regret. Letting myself get so out of shape. The worst part is, I always thought I was fat! I may never have been "skinny" but I was never fat. And my biceps were huge!

Now I get to lose weight all over again! I've already been there, done that. I know what works and what doesn't. I know how to keep it off - don't stop exercising! And now I might even appreciate my health more than my "ideal" weight.

What do you regret?

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17 comments:

  1. Yes I regret that same thing. I look at myself and think gosh how did I let this happen! But it's never too late to get healthy and change your body. I just recently started my path to changing mine :) Good luck to you on yours!

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    1. Thank you! Same to you :)
      And yes, it's never too late.

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  2. I agree, I have never believed in regret because everything has happened for a reason. If I allowed myself to regret, it would also be the fact that I stopped formal exercise and became this out of shape, tired out of sorts person.

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    1. I'm so tired of always being tired. Formal exercise is much missed.

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  3. I've never been in shape, but there was a time where I was a lot healthier. I really do miss it.

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    1. I've never been in great shape, but I was in a lot better shape than now. At least I could walk up two flights of stairs without almost passing out lol.

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  4. Depression is a nasty thing. I have recently started on the exercise routine. We have to just start at the bottom and go from there. How is your depression now? When I start blogs, I tend to read them from the beginning so I don't ask things that you have already answered in a previous post. But, I haven't gotten a chance to read all of your blog yet, you are definitely on my list though. :)

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    1. Thanks :)

      Agreed, depression is a nasty thing. I'm currently doing better than before, but I still have a long way to go. At least now I'm seeing the positive side to things and feeling hopeful. I actually haven't talked much about depression on my blog.

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    2. I'm glad to see that you are doing a little better. Talking about something so personal (like depression) leaves you feeling exposed. One foot in front of the other. One day at a time. Exercise can come later. Take care of your feelings first.

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  5. I think being in better shape is something we all wish we were. Start from today and move forward. I cannot look back. It changes nothing for me.

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    1. Yes, you can only move forward. Looking back does help me learn from previous mistakes, but it doesn't change what's already happened.

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  6. Depression is a bitch! Been there....

    The REAL important thing is that you've been there -- know what needs to be done and are (ready?) going to make steps to move forward to be your best you yet! :)

    I'm on the journey as well... found lots of tips and am working out now, lifting weights, about to start in on the cardio... in a private female group on facebook full of SO MUCH SUPPORT ... it's been SO helpful! :) Drop me a line if you are ever interested!

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    1. Glad to hear you're making progress and moving forward!

      Thanks for letting me know :)

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  7. Oh my gosh, I am right there with you!! A year ago I was exercising at least three times a week. I had muscles and I was just excited about life! We moved across the country and BAM! :sigh:
    We can all work on this together!! :)

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    1. Oh definitely! It's much more helpful with support.

      What happened when you moved that made you stop exercising? Just the move in general?

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  8. I've been down that depression road.....BOY have I....so I know that feeling you're describing perfectly. So glad you seem to be feeling better and getting back to yourself. :-) Stopping by from the link-up and now following.

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    1. Thank you :) Depression is a difficult thing to get through.

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