Can Narcissism Be
Healthy?
I struggled to understand
how I could cruise for 14 days and come home at virtually the same weight I
left, and then have a week of holiday preparations at home and gain 5
pounds. Why? What did I do to derail my weight control?
My epiphany came on
yesterday’s jog.
On the cruise, I was
totally focused on me. I ran 12 days,
worked out 10, went to Zumba class, kayaked twice, climbed a mountain, hiked to a
waterfall, and made healthy food choices.
At home, during the
holiday season, I prepared meals for others, focused on meeting their
schedules, didn’t have time to run, or work out, or hike, and I made healthy
food choices.
At home I got pretty
grouchy too.
Good health requires a
bit of narcissism. It requires knowing
that YOU are important. It requires
taking time to exercise, to do things you enjoy, to say to your family and
friends “I’m not available until later; I’ve got to take care of me first.”
Don’t feel guilty. In reality, by loving yourself in this way
you are not only getting healthy, you are loving your family and friends. You are creating in yourself more energy,
more joy, and more life to share.
Love yourself!!! Live healthy!!!
Becky Reilly
Take Shape for Life
Health Coach
916-337-5828
Choosing healthy is
not sacrifice…it is SUCCESS!
PS The five pounds are gone! Ask me how!!
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