The Stress - My Weakness - My Return

It's no secret that when I go through a stressful situation in my life, all the things that I have learned throughout this journey kind of just slip away, smart choices, healthy eating, drinking water, TRACKING.... all gone.

No different this time, I'm afraid.  My husband had surgery last week.  The first day, I did okay.  After that, everything just disappeared.

This morning, the scale tells the story.  I have gained a few pounds in just a week.  Frustrating.  Don't like admitting it, my weaknesses, but at least I know what they are, and I am able to pull myself up and get back to what I love doing for myself and what I know works, healthy choices, tracking, hydrating, and exercise.

 I did run one day last week but it was more of a stress buster than for enjoyment.  But today I'm off for a nice long run, longest in a months, getting myself ready for a 10-miler I'm doing in a few weeks.  After that, I plan to make a big pitcher of water for the day, flavored with mint, lemon, ginger, and work in the garden.

Hopefully, my husband has turned the corner with the pain and will really really start feeling better now!