Distractions can be very difficult at times. I wake up every morning determined to succeed with whatever I have planned for the day, but sometimes I allow things and people to be distracting. When I get up and grab my coffee and my bible I think, “here we go”. Thankfully I can usually get through the bible time and coffee before my teenager gets out of bed or the dogs start begging for attention but once those things happen then the rest of the day is dependent upon my own determination, my concentration, my focus. I have a “plan” each day to hit the treadmill mid-morning then have a smoothie. Lately though I find myself getting caught up in conversation with my son or watching whatever tv show he has turned on and then the day starts getting away from me. It’s not his fault, in fact he has reminded me on several occasions of what I should be doing (he’s getting pretty good at accountability). I have found though that if I lose to much focus early in the day then I really struggle with the rest of the day. I begin justifying what I eat or not going for a walk or whatever…. I’m even 2 days late writing this post because I’ve allowed distractions this week. Today I feel a little frustrated that I’ve been stumbling but I also feel determined.

Yesterday it was raining so instead of walking outside (or over to the treadmill), I did a workout with a walking video that I have…It was a great workout (4 miles worth) but I hurt so bad today that I find myself going back and forth about should I take it easy today? or just push forward through the pain? It’s a very tough decision for someone with Fibromyalgia. I often go for short walks when I start feeling the need to munch but it’s raining again today so I’m not sure how that’ll work..I need prayer. I haven’t lost anymore weight yet even though I feel I’ve been doing the right things…again, I need prayer to not get discouraged. I know it will happen if I stay focused and don’t give up. All I want to do today is snuggle up in a blanket watching tv with some hot chocolate and junk food…but I won’t. As soon as I’m done writing this I will pop in my walking video again and get a workout in, then I’ll have a smoothie. I know I’ll need some pain medication shortly afterward when my muscles are screaming more than they are now but I WILL follow through. With God by my side I can accomplish anything.