Control What You Can Control

There are times in our lives when difficult situations arise that are not anticipated but finding a balance that allows us to maintain our healthy habits is of utmost importance specifically during these times. When feeling like life is out of control, that is the best time to gain extra control over oneself, one of the only things in life that we really have full control over. With so many variables stronger than us as individuals, putting our personal needs first will often help to lessen the stresses that are associated with tough times. Emotional eating as a tool to get through a rough time often results in a negative spiral of out of control eating. This can lead to poor feelings about oneself, thus adding more stress to an already stressful situation. During a trying time it is beneficial to reach out to family and friends, take up a hobby that has always interested you or begin a new work out routine. The journey to healthy living is about much more than the number on the scale. It is about learning who we are, pushing ourselves to be better, training ourselves to be stronger. How we manage ourselves, and the things that are important to us, during difficult times is a true measure of our character.