WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE HAVING AN EMOTIONAL DAY? EAT A BOX OF COOKIES, GIVE UP YOUR EXERCISE...

We all have EMOTIONAL days right?

Well, unfortunately the last two days have been really hard emotional days for me.

Last night my husband left for his weekly basketball game, and I was sitting at home with Nicholas feeding him dinner and feeling like crap. It was about 7:15pm, almost Nicholas’ bed time, a really busy time for me as I’m finishing setting up dinner for Danny, feeding Nicholas, setting up his bottle, bathing him, cleaning up, etc. But I decided to put Nicholas in the stroller and go for a jog. I debated for a moment. It’s going to get dark out, I need to bathe Nicholas, I still have to clean up so much, etc. But I did it!

As I began to run I was thinking of my behavior. I was sad, upset, depressed, angry, stressed, and all I wanted to do is get some exercise. For a moment I felt so lucky, happy and blessed. I thought of all the times I hear people say…… “I was upset so I didn’t get my workout it”, “I was stressed so I over ate”, “I was angry so I ate badly”, “I am depressed, so I am not going to workout”.

I have to say that I was proud of myself in that moment for choosing to do something healthy to make myself feel better. And BETTER is what I felt when I was done. It was a beautiful evening, and I got to pray while I ran. Nicholas was great, thank God! He just sat there and enjoyed the ride, and gave mommy a chance to breathe, pray, and get a sweat on! I got home a new woman!

My hope is that next time you are having a bad day or a bad week, that you choose to do something healthy. Eat even cleaner than you normally do, go for a walk, run, ride, etc. Hit the weights, hit the bags, roller blade……..

Whatever it is you enjoy for exercise, but make sure it is something that is going to make you feel good after. It amazes me when people react to having a bad day by eating poorly or giving up exercise. This will only make you feel worse. So even though getting started when you are having a bad day is hard, make the effort, I promise you will feel better after.

And mommies, when you are feeling overwhelmed, give yourselves a MOMENT to BREATHE. Give yourselves some QT (quality time). You deserve it, and it will make you be a better wife, mom, friend, co-worker, CEO, etc.

Make it a GREAT DAY!

Check out Billy Beck III Blog for a few words to live by! This may change your day today so make sure to read it.

www.michellemariefit.com

Posted on Tue, May 10, 2011 by michelle

7 comments (Add your own)

1. Dragon wrote:

Awesome blog! I completely agree... I mean, no one loves a pizza-icecream-cheeseburger sandwich better than me, but the absolute WORST time to have that kind of indulgence is when you already feel like crap!

Lots of studies have linked positive hormonal and emotional effects to clean eating and exercise and the best way to combat a bad day is not by laying down and accepting defeat, but rather by rising up and kicking its ass! Yup, I said ass.

Thanks for the post!!!

Tue, May 10, 2011 @ 7:24 PM

2. Suzanne wrote:

Just wanted to thank u for your post today about being emotionally. I have been feeling very overwhelmed with a lot of things lately and it really helped to shed light on how to stay positive and not to let the emotions consume you. U ROCK!!!

Tue, May 10, 2011 @ 9:36 PM

3. Jess wrote:

Wow this couldn't have been written any better. Very motivating! I was actually coming up with every excuse not to do my cardio today...because I was tired, unmotivated, etc. But... I did it anyway and boy am I happy now. I actually felt sooo much better after. Too many people fall into that "bad day/unmotivated" trap. Just like you talk about-the worst thing to do is to give in to it! GREAT post :)

Tue, May 10, 2011 @ 10:52 PM

4. Suzanne M. wrote:

You are so amazing and inspirational! Thanks so much for sharing your recipes. I love them and I love your cookbook! I finally took your recipes with me to the store and bought all of the ingredients to cook. Everything so far was delicious and my family loved it too. You really are a super woman. I know how tough it is to balance everything as a mother and wife, etc... I have many emotional days and I am an emotional eater. I was just grabbing things without thinking. I get so mad at myself when I do that! I have decided to get organized and prepare your healthy meals/snacks ahead of time. It really does help to be prepared and I feel better. Thanks for all of your wonderful tips, words of encouragement and inspiration! You really do rock!!!!!

Wed, May 11, 2011 @ 4:11 PM

5. Michelle Diaz wrote:

Thanks Suzanne! I am really proud of you! Keep it up! Im sure you will do great! YOUUUUU ROCK!

Wed, May 11, 2011 @ 5:42 PM

6. Michelle Diaz wrote:

Im so glad this helped you yesterday! You are doing amazing ! You are a SUPER FIT PREGO!

Wed, May 11, 2011 @ 5:43 PM

7. Lee wrote:

Did the swim workout today 12 100 on 2:30. All 12 were eewtebn 1:33 and 1:36.I did the WOD from the local box this afternoon and it was a beast Against a 30 Minute continuously running clock, Perform the following WOD where after completing each movement for 30 reps, you must perform as many burpees as possible with the remaining 3 minutes:3 Minutes…30 Box jumps, 24/20″3 Minutes…30 Pull-ups3 Minutes…30 Thrusters, 95/65lb3 Minutes…30 Kettlebell swings, 55/35lb3 Minutes…Overhead Walking Lunges (45/25lb), 30 steps3 Minutes…30 Knees to elbows3 Minutes…30 Push press, 95/65lb pounds3 Minutes…30 Power Clean, 95/65lb3 Minutes…30 Wall ball shots, 20/14lb3 Minutes…30 Double undersYou may perform the WOD in any order you wish. Subtract 5 burpees from your score each time you’re unable to complete the 30 reps within the 3 minute interval.I did everything RX except the Thrusters (65) and the KB Swings (35). Total Burpees = 55. No penalties (although I was close on the double unders). I couldn't feel my arms at the end and had to lay on the floor for awhile

Tue, March 20, 2012 @ 6:11 AM

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