Recently, I start a Reboot as I was just feeling really crappy and had gotten off track. Then I got a business head shot of myself back and was completely shocked. My face was so bloated that I didn't resemble myself. I sent the pic over to two of my gal pals and they immediately responded and wondered if it was the anti depressant I had started a few months back.
Five months prior I'd hit the wall with so much going on in our lives and the Dr. put me on a mild script. It was the first time I'd ever tried anything like it but I had to admit that I needed some help and didn't have it all figured out this time. Turned out that same day I went to have my head shot taken and when I got it, I didn't care for it but I figured I'd have it redone at some point., which ended up being two weeks ago. See the side by side below for what can happen in 5 months.
Picture on the right was last October. Picture on the left was two weeks ago.
So I started a Reboot and went to the Dr.s.and as it turns out over the past five months my weight had only fluctuated by 2 lbs. The face inflammation is caused by the medicine so I'm slowing being weaned off of it for the time being.
Two weeks in to my Reboot and I got hammered by a flu bug this week. Could barely get out of bed for a few days. Now starting to feel normal and will START AGAIN tomorrow.
Here's what I've learned. Take pictures of yourself! They tell so much about your health and well being. I'm so grateful that I had these two pics to compare. If I hadn't I might never have realized what was happening to me.
Secondly, I feel not shame in my game. Rebooting is now a part of my life and so is Starting Over. Shit happens in life and sometimes we just need a do over.
Onward and forward!
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