Well, I have a downer of a Friday Fitness post for y’all this week. As some of you know, my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in July and I was summoned home last week to be with him during his last days. We lost him on Sunday evening. It’s been a really crappy December, y’all.
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Between my dad and travel and The Boy’s hectic work schedule, I’ve completely fallen apart and off the fitness bandwagon. I’m in rural Alaska and my access to a gym is limited so I haven’t worked out at all since Tuesday the 6th. And, I swear, I’ve eaten more carbs in the last two weeks that I have in the whole year. I frankly, m’dear? I don’t give a damn.
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I needed to be with my family. I needed to not stress out about every little thing that went in my mouth. I needed to just sit on my butt and introduce my family to the wonder known as Pinterest. I needed to climb up into my dad’s bed and lay next to him holding his hand. I needed to bake cookies with my great-niece and teach my nephew how to make mashed potatoes. I needed a fitness break.
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I’m okay with it (and weirdly, haven’t seemed to really gain too much [oh, I know I have but my clothes are still fitting just fine] so that’s good). I hope to be back on fitness track next week. Maybe working out and eating right but if I can just do one or the other with some regularity – I’ll be happy. Until then, bug me on Twitter, Facebook, check out my Fitness board on Pinterest, and be my friend on My Fitness Pal (I’m akbuilt – invite me to be your friend and I’ll add you to my group!). Thanks for everything, y'all. I do appreciate every little bit.
Diana says
I am sending lots of love and hugs to you and your family sweety. Im so terribly sorry to hear about the passing of your dad.
Krissy says
It’s ok to take a break from getting fit to make time for your family… because family is much more important. We’ll all be here to support you once you’re ready to put some focus on eating and exercising, but don’t rush! Hugs from me and Murphy!
Stephanie Elizabeth {Fab You Bliss} says
Such a sweet post Cris. Having lost my step-dad last December, who I was very close with, I completely understand what you’re going through. And reading this brought tears to my eyes, especially the part where you climbed into bed with your dad and held his hand. It’s beautiful that you had some time with him before he passed. My heart goes out to you.
Mindy says
Anyone who tries is not a failure! Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned …. I’m glad you are not being too hard on yourself. You’ll get there!
Colleen {Soundtrack To I Do} says
You do not need to be worrying about losing weight right now. That is just silly. You have been doing what you need to do and focusing on exactly what you should, so that is not failure!! You’ll get back on the horse when it’s time. When you look back at this time, you will remember what mattered, and it will not be a pound or two.
P.S. I love that first quote. It really encourages me. 🙂
Jenny (Something Old, Something New) says
So sorry to hear about your loss! You should definitely just spend time with your family and not even more about weight loss or the gym. Just focus on the love of your family & worry about the other stuff when it gets easier!