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Not Making the Best of Choices

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

So I was thinking about the topic of self-sabotage on the way into work this morning. Last night ended up not being the best night for me. The day started out well with my tracking all that I did with my nutrition and my fitness. After work I packed up my dog, Bradley, for a hiking trek.

Our hiking trip included a lot of uphill climbing until we reached our destination (a well hidden geocache near a cave). And then it was a little challenging on the knees on the way back down as some of the climb was pretty steep. We had water on the trip but I didn’t pull out my trusty apple, big mistake.



When Bradley and I arrived back home, I was feeling wobbly in the legs. And then I felt a surge of fatigue and I was basically done for the rest of the night. I was barely able to feed both the cats and the dogs because I had become both very tired and very lazy at that point. My plan had been to make a lovely dinner for my dear hubby to come home to after his class. Fortunately there were leftovers in the fridge but not the best choice. And then I hit the freezer afterwards making more bad choices.

Amazingly, this continued on into this morning. I couldn’t sleep well the night before and woke up, not feeling too great. I had a headache and an upset stomach.

So…my question is: Is there such a thing as self-sabotage?!?!?

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SERAPHGYRL 5/21/2012 10:16AM

    Absolutely! Self-sabatoge is always lurking behind the corner waiting for us to have a weak moment. I don't know why I do because I know I really don't want to. it happens though. All I can do is let it go and move on. I've come to far to let myself give up.

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BOGUSANNIE 4/25/2012 11:14AM

    absolutely there is...we do it because there is always some kind of pay off...negative or otherwise...at least that's what Dr Phil says! emoticon

we all have days like this...don't beat yourself up...feeling guilty and shame won't get you back on the right track...a plan will! emoticon

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SHAYLAGETFIT 4/18/2012 8:27PM

  Self sabotage does exist, but the important part is to not let it take over. It happens and sometimes, we just can't help it. but we CAN change how we react to those 'bad choices' by tackling the next hike or work out and remembering to stretch. Maybe next time, plan something healthy and simple before hand and have all your prep done so that you can be home and do minimal work.

Besides, ever been tempted by one of your favorite pies that have been sitting on the counter or in the fridge for days??? I am right now... mmm... lemon meringue pie... yum! I still haven't even had a small taste and there is half the pie sitting here! ugh! my man is torturous some days!!! LOL!

Anyways, keep your head up and you are right, Today (or tomorrow) is a new day! Good luck!


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HEALTHYLIFER 4/17/2012 3:56PM

    Yes there is self sabotage and I think we are all guilty of it at some point unfortunately. I think we are more likely to to sabotage ourselves when we do not plan ahead. Or when we are tired or sad.

Please don't let a moment of self sabotage paint your whole day or week or month though. Pick yourself up, brush yourself off and start anew right here, right now! Don't wait till tomorrow, start taking care of yourself again right now!! You deserve to be healthy. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to achieve your goals!!

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BLUE42DOWN 4/17/2012 3:56PM

    Absolutely, yes, there is self-sabotage. Often it is an outward reflection of some inner battle we may not even be aware of.

That said, I'd highly recommend making a point of having the snack - perhaps "scheduling" it for when you find the geocache. That much exertion would have been using up the fuel stored in the muscles and then blood sugar, leaving you "on empty" as it were. The fuel stored in fat takes longer to release so we have to eat something to keep our blood sugar levels from diving too low - a cause of fatigue.

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YELLOWCORVETTE 4/17/2012 3:24PM

    there sure is. you want to do it and know you can do it but are afraid to do it so you sabotage yourself. i am the exact same way. i know i can do it but something is holding me back and im not sure what it is. you could be the same. the key is to find out what makes you think its okay to eat unhealthy

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LINDYLOO49 4/17/2012 3:09PM

  There sure is!!

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