Winner, 'Life out of balance' contest, and more!
Winner, 'Share with us a moment when you realized your life was out of balance, and what you did to address that' contest:
I'm
a busy stay-at-home mom of two very active little boys. About a year
and a half ago, I found myself losing my temper with them very often and
just generally being out of sorts. I realized I wasn't doing enough to
nourish myself (both inside
and out). I started eating more healthily, exercising more, and the
thing that helped me the most was beginning to attend yoga classes 2-3
times a week. I love yoga because it helps me stay centered and listen
to my inner voice. Sounds corny, but it's true. It's really helped me
regain the balance in my life. Karin Spragins Tydeman
Others we loved:
I'm a single mom of 3 boys, am also a teacher and grad school student. If I'm not careful I get out of balance quickly. I wake up early and do a workout DVD to relieve the stress and once a month go with my teacher girlfriends to get a pamper day. Pedicures, manicures, and margaritas. :-)
I realized my life was out of balance when after a year of staying at home with kids I wasn't fulfilled. I started a work at home job to give more depth to my life and more income! I am crazy busy but never bored!
My life was seriously out of balance when I was diagnosed with: Stage II, B-Cell, Follicular Non Hodgkins Lymphoma
on February 4, 2010. I knew I was going to be in for a long road of chemotherapy, etc., ahead.
I started going in for FACIALS (...glycolic peels) about 1/month, because I knew my skin was going to take a beating from the inside out. (I was on high doses of Prednisone, too.)
I started eating more fresh, organic food, lots of fish (salmon).
I also went out for walks, even if for a short time, and swimming in the pool. I would get tired really quickly, and didn't overdo it.
I have always taken good care of myself, yet, had to be more stringent about it now.
I also had to change my attitude/outlook on life. Because I was in the race of my life...to survive.
I've already been through 3 rounds of chemo, and my lymph nodes have shrunk significantly. I have the kind of cancer that doesn't go into full remission. So, I've continued this habit of eating well, exercising, facials, et al., even now.
My current CT Scan looks good, and I go see the Oncologist next week.
When people would ask me what I do for fun, what I passionately enjoy, I found myself drawing a blank. 2 1/2 years ago, I started belly dancing and found what I'd been missing out on all these years of my life. I love it.
I realized my life was out of balance just a few weeks ago. My weight gain was getting out of control and my self esteem was going downhill with it. I finally had enough of yo-yo dieting and exercising. It was also affecting my relationships with my husband and friends. I am now training for my first 5k and I've never run before in my life! It's hard, but I'm not letting myself quit again! So far I already feel better and healthier! Here's to a new me!
Thank you all for sharing with Joy of Spa!
