Facing fears

I am plateauing, which is something I never enjoy. I get so caught up in my mission to eat healthy, drink lots of water and going on walks, that I feel frustrated when I hit a plateau. I also know that when I continue with my program, the weight will eventually start to decline again. For now, I will have to be patient and keep doing what I’m doing. I’ve been on the weight loss journey before and gained all of my weight back, several times. The difference between then and now is that I’m consciously working on getting my health back to normal. I’m doing this slowly because losing my weight too quickly won’t do me any favors in the long run. It’s all about keeping the weight off, forever!

I’m sure that I’m not the only one that is dealing with fear and emotional blockages that are stubbornly tucked away deep inside the sub-conscious mind. And, every once-in-a-while, these feelings pop up, almost as if they are telling me that it is time to resolve some old stuff. In some people weight gain is linked to trauma, and I’m no exception to this rule.

It wasn’t until I focused on my spirituality that I discovered love and the beauty that comes along with its frequencies and vibrations. The people that we choose to surround ourselves with can be detrimental to our well-being. Fortunately, I was able to surround myself with wonderful and uplifting friends who are loving, open-minded and supportive.

Facing my fears is a biggie that I am working through as I enjoy this journey. One fear that popped up was self-judgment. I’m very critical of my behavior and how I portray myself to the outside world. It’s almost as if I’m subconsciously trying to sabotage my happiness by making excuses about my appearance before anyone else could do so. Rationally speaking I would say that it’s a ridiculous thought to have. Still, it was there. Through meditation and visualization I was able to bring this fear into my consciousness field and release it for healing and transmutation. It’s a practice I do whenever I’m confronted with something that needs to be healed. It is part of my inner-healing practice that works very well for me. I write about these things on my spiritual blogs.

Instead of looking at it from a pessimistic viewpoint I am grateful to have the opportunity to resolve old trauma. The way I see it is that there are two intentions, one is based in fear, and, the other is based in love. I choose love! By doing so I had to let go of people, things and situations that simply no longer resonated with what I was achieving for myself. Everyone is dealing with their own stuff, and sometimes you have to place boundaries as to who and what you allow coming into your personal space. Practicing discernment is important when you want to have a support group of genuine and kind people that you can count on. It’s all part of achieving your goals! And, of course, our furry friends are as important as our human ones. My journey would be completely different if it wasn’t for Yoshi, who is the best walking buddy that I can ask for.

To help me along on my mission I plan my meals. I will post the links to recipes that I find on the internet. There are a few ladies who I follow online that create low calorie meals. I love most of what they make. One of the recipes that I made for my meal prep is a kale, quinoa salad. This salad is very nutritious and packed with protein and vitamins. 

The ingredients of this recipe is as follows: 

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbs lemon juice
• 2 Tsp Dijon mustard
• 2Tsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 Large clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 Tsp fine sea salt
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Salad:

• 1 Medium bunch of Kale. Remove tough ribs and leaves and chop into bite-size pieces.
• 2 Ribs Celery, chopped
• 1/2 Cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 Tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 Cup crumbled goat cheese

Instructions: Boil the quinoa and toast the almonds. Add these ingredients to the salad along with the dressing. Mix it up and divide it in four servings. This salad is great for meal planning!