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Working On Myself – Part 3

By Sylvia Stein
October 19, 2020
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Working On Myself – Part 2

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Picture of me, Sylvia Stein, owned by me 2020.

 

This is the third article in my three-part series, which focuses on a journey I began to work on myself. In case you missed it, the two links for parts 1 and 2 can be found at the top of this page.

As I  mentioned before, I have always struggled with my weight on and off, but my biggest gain was in 2018. The picture of me in New York City clearly showed that.

I had not really taken the time to work on myself in the areas of better eating habits and exercise. However, after my dear best friend died in late June from a heart attack, my whole mentality changed. By mid-July I began a journey of exercise and learning to better care for myself.

I am happy to report that it has been  83 days since I began working out. I have  lost 9 pounds plus inches off my waist. I am proud of my accomplishments. I can now walk around our neighborhood and not feel out of breath and I can keep up with my husband when we go to the stores and not feel held back. I workout once or twice each day depending on my schedule at home. As a wife, mother of three, indie author and a podcaster my schedule is busy these days.

I know we need to be mindful of Covid19 and wear our masks to protect ourselves, but when the lockdown first hit, I have to say that did not help with my eating habits or exercise. Since I was at home I would cook, and it seemed like all we did was eat since we were all confined at home. I am happy to tell you that the members of my family have added their own  exercise routines, which has helped us all for the better.

For example, my kids help with chores around the house and upkeep our yard. I not only exercise but also work by cleaning the house and doing yoga.   As for my husband he works all day with his job as a heating and air service technician, so he is constantly moving.

In retrospect, I have to say that losing another one of my dear best friends is not easy, I think of her every day. However, I know she would be proud of all I am accomplishing to better myself and to be there for my kids and husband.

The overall message is that if we do not take care of ourselves first, we will not be able to take care of anyone else. I thank God for all he has given me and continues to give. Never forget to take care of yourselves too!

Here is another picture of my slow transformation. I will try to update you all again in another few months.

 

 

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A picture of me, taken by my husband, Jeremy Stein, © 2020

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Sylvia Stein

Sylvia Stein is a published author with several anthologies with her Writer’s group 750 on linked in. Stein obtained a Master’s Degree in Creative Writing and English from Southern New Hampshire University this past July 2015. She is a mother of three beautiful children Paul 10, Michael 9 and Consuelo 6. She resides in the city of Fuquay Varina with her amazing husband Jeremy and her three amazing kids. Stein has also published two solo books one was her first novella Closure which she worked on while attending SNHU and published in July of 2014 and the other her first YA Chasing Clarity was published this past October 2016 and it was created during National Novel Month (Nano) in 2013. Her latest book, The Diary of a Broken Father ( the prequel to Closure is out now.

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