SPONSORED BY SMITHFIELD RECREATION CENTER
"All-In" Challenge
Runs from Jan. 1st - May 12, 2012

Thursday, January 5, 2012

I had my first foot zone today!

Stacey Dority worked on my feet today (Jan.4).  I haven't ever had a foot zone before, but it was really amazing to see how much my feet had to say about my internal functions.  There were a few spots that hurt quite a bit, but Stacey warned me that the zoning would probably hurt even more over the next few visit's as my circulation improves with the zoning itself, my exercise, and healthy eating.  I benefited as much from the foot zone I think as I did the information she shared with me.  It's interesting because being overweight and unhealthy, sadly, I have overlooked a lot of other aspects of my health that are so important.  The biggest most obvious issue which is my weight, has been front and center for me the majority of my life.  I was always thinking about it and trying new things to overcome it but never quite able to figure it out.  Now that I've had three days of eating so differently, I already feel such a great sense of discipline and desire to properly care for my body.  The saying "perspective is everything" means a ton as I sit here enjoying a bowl of broccoli and cauliflower with my Tablespoon of ranch and big glass of water.  I never would have enjoyed this food before, the way I am right now.  Then today, learning from Stacey all of these wonderful things I can do to help strengthen and 'heal' my body just thrills me.  She reminds me to really listen to what my body is telling me, and then to give it what it actually needs.

In a nutshell, I have always known my body was a gift but to feel what its like to actually be treating my body with care and consideration is changing my whole perspective on myself, who I am.  I am so looking forward to experiencing life in a healthy body, instead of in a sick one.

2 comments:

  1. Heidi... I think you are amazing... and what a great opportunity for you!! Your positive outlook is going to be such an asset for you!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Linda, you are such a sweet heart! You inspire me every morning I see you at the gym:)

    ReplyDelete