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August 21, 2018 Travel

Should I Stay, or Should I Go?

I grew up with parent’s who took me on adventures. I do not mean that we always went somewhere exciting

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Emilee Grochowski

Hello, I am Emilee Grochowski and I am the creator of Wellness and Well-Drinks. I am here to share the trial runs, the ups and downs, the happiness, the sadness, and what I have learned all while drinking a tequila soda with 2 limes (hey, don’t knock it till you try it!)

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I’m going to be completely honest: the past week has been though when it comes to me loving my body. Let me get real with you for a second. • It’s no secret I’ve lost weight, but it’s also no secret that I have a chronic condition that can kick my booty. Over the past week, it has been. I have some new daily medications and I’ve been having to take antibiotics...this has caused a lot of bloating in my lower stomach and my face. Some days, I’m not bloated and totally fine. Others, like today, I feel like I gained back the 25lbs I’ve lost. • Naturally, I get frustrated with myself and my body. It makes me sad and upset...but I have to remind myself that this is what bodies do! Bodies react to everything we put in them, and this is my body saying “wow I need to adjust!” And I have to practice patience with myself and my body. I have to accept that I won’t wake up everyday with the abs I’ve worked hard to gain. I won’t always fit perfectly into my jeans. This is what happens to our bodies, and this is why it is so important to understand self-love and body positivity. • This picture makes me feel exposed...and at first I only saw my stomach and double chin...but then I came back to it and realized how strong my chest and shoulders look, and how healthy my skin is. And I want to be as realistic with you babes as possible, especially for those of you who are like me and have chronic conditions. This is life, this is real, and to quote Demi and Joe in Camp Rock, this is me. • •• • #wellnessandwelldrinks #wellness #wellnessblog #wellnesscoach #health #healthy #curvyfit #curvygirl #curvyfitness #weightlossjourney #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #selflove #selfcare #bodypositive #beautybeyondsize #bloating #adenomyosis #adenomyosisawareness #chronicpain #uterusproblems

I have owned this shirt for almost a year. In fact, I bought it last year to wear around my waist at Disneyland because I was too self conscious about my hips at the time. It didn’t fit like an actual top; I could barely lift my arms, it was way too tight, and I couldn’t button more than 2 buttons. But I loved the color, so I kept it in the back of my closet. • My shirt is now so comfortable. I can move my arms, I have room to breathe, and it lays so nicely on my body. I was shocked because what the heck! It actually fit me? • If I am being 100% honest, I don’t always see any difference in my body. Sure, I feel a lot better in my day to day life...but I don’t think I look very different. But I guess I have to, right?! Because a shirt that didn’t fit at all is now loose. It’s honestly so shocking to me. • I used to be so embarrassed by admitting I was on a weight loss journey...but it’s things like this that make me realize just how amazing it can be. I am constantly told that by losing weight I am not practicing body positivity, and I am just so sick of that! I love my body, and I’ve learned to love the fact that I get to go on this incredible journey through life. I have gained so much knowledge about how important it is to know what we are putting in our bodies, and how we are moving them. This is a part of my life now, and I have absolutely no shame in it! 💛 • •• • #wellnessandwelldrinks #wellness #wellnessblog #wellnesscoach #health #healthy #curvyfit #curvygirl #curvyfitness #weightlossjourney #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #selflove #selfcare #bodypositive #fall #autumn #pumpkinpatch #pumpkin #halfmoonbay #california #selfcare #selflove

Today, one of my patients seriously inspired me. I thought I would share her story: *Michele has loved running her entire life. She ran track and cross country as a kid and took on marathon running with her team in college. She continued to run marathons through her adulthood because she loved it. Michele’s mind, body, and soul needed running. Little did she know 2 years ago, just 4 months after running the Two Cities Marathon, that she would be diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. No more running for her. • So, today instead of just talking, we walked. We made 10 laps around the 5th floor and she told me about how she wishes that her body could do more, and that she took her health for granted. She said she never imagined this would happen to her, but that she’s still here and still fighting. Michele told me she wanted more than anything to run, but she knew it wasn’t her time to do that anymore. But it was her time to walk. So, she has a goal of walking 30 laps a day, 10 in the morning, 10 in the afternoon, and 10 at night. • I take my health for granted less than I used to, but I still do it. I have an able body, and I should be strengthening my muscles and moving and grooving as much as I possibly can. Just because you eat healthy everyday, and workout as much as you can...does not mean your health is guaranteed. But you should be doing everything you can to take care of your body (including getting screenings!) So, today when I worked out, I pushed myself a little harder with Michele in my mind. She has stage 3 breast cancer and walked 10 laps around the floor like a total bad ass...I can do one more burpee, I can lift 5 more reps, I can do 10 more push ups. I am blessed to work with some pretty inspiring souls, and I can only share their stories and hope that you are inspired by them too 💛 *i have permission to share this information and the name is protected. • •• • #wellnessandwelldrinks #wellness #wellnessblog #wellnesscoach #health #healthy #curvyfit #curvygirl #curvyfitness #weightlossjourney #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #selflove #selfcare #bodypositive #breastcancerawareness #cancersucks #mentalhealthadvocate #futuretherapist #healthcare

World Mental Health Day. • I’m not shy at all about sharing my own experiences with mental health; I have always been 100% honest with you babes. Whether it be my anxiety disorder, PTSD, or disordered eating, I do not allow myself to hide in the shadows of perfection. • I am such a happy person. I truly and genuinely believe this world can be such a beautiful place and I am extremely blessed. But that doesn’t mean I don’t have my moments where anxiety takes over. It doesn’t mean I don’t have triggers or think about darker times. Being happy and loving life does not mean that I don’t have a mental disorder of my own. • As a future therapist, I have to believe that my own mental disorders will only make me a better therapist. I understand what it is like to have dark thoughts and confusion, because I have had it happen myself. I try my absolute best to spread kindness and encourage self-care and self-love, but it doesn’t mean that those ideas will be a part of everyone. And I understand that. I will not compare my life and my experience to anyone else’s because it is hard for everyone battling something. But I will say it makes me a lot more empathetic, and a lot more understanding. • I am a mental health advocate and I am dedicating my life and my career to help change the way we view/treat mental health. I will educate others on how to address mental health, as well as provide therapy that has many options so everyone can have an opportunity to find and create wellness. You are not alone. You might feel like you are, but I promise you that you aren’t. Mental health is extremely difficult to understand, but there are so many people out there who can help (even if you are uninsured and don’t have the money). • I am going to end this post with this: REACH OUT TO YOUR LOVED ONES. Even if they seem okay, they might not be. I have lost too many friends who we all thought were fine, because none of us knew the symptoms or signs. If you need help, or if you need advice on how to help someone else, please call 1–800–273–8255. • •• • #wellnessandwelldrinks #futuretherapist #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthadvocate #anxiety #disorderedeating

Transformation Tuesday! It just goes to show I was doing things alllll wrong before I start doing things so right. • Left: cardio bunny to the max! I would run for an hour and tell myself that it was totally fine to then not eat enough. Because that’s how you lose weight right? We are told we have to burn more calories than we eat to lose weight...and I did that in a literal sense. I wasn’t gaining muscle, and my body was holding onto fat. Not to mention, my hormone treatments weren’t working because my body wasn’t being taken care of. • Right: after Round 1 of the 8 week program I do at home and at the gym. My workouts consist of HIIT and weight lifting...and my body burns so much more fat and clearly gains so many more muscles. I understand how to successfully feed my body, and my hormone treatments are finally beginning to work because my body isn’t fighting itself. • Don’t be afraid to push your body. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. I had no idea how to lift or what HIIT was or why eating certain foods at certain times of the day worked better than others. I wasn’t educated or experienced with anything but binging and restricting. Now I get it though, and I share what I know and experienced with my goddesses. • We all deserve health, we all deserve self-love, and we all deserve to feel happiness. You deserve to be in love with yourself and your life 💛 • •• • #wellnessandwelldrinks #wellness #wellnessblog #wellnesscoach #health #healthy #curvyfit #curvygirl #curvyfitness #weightlossjourney #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #selflove #selfcare #bodypositive #healthblog #learning #growth #bossbabe #liift4 #hiit #girlswholift #beachbody #shakeology

Let’s talk a little bit about Personal Development. As someone who loves learning and growth, I have a tendency to always think, “What can I do to better myself? How can I become the best version of me?” It takes a lot of courage to find self-awareness and admit that we have things to work on, and if I’m being honest, I used to be afraid of it. What if I discovered I was a terrible person, or that my goals were unattainable?! • Of course, I am not a terrible person, and I am someone who will achieve great things. However, it might take changing some habits that I am unaware of to help shape me into the best version of myself. Past Emilee would have still been afraid of this, but throughout college and the past year, I have discovered the beauty behind the knowledge. • What I love most about PD is that it is strictly between you and the book/podcast you listen to. It’s a form of tough love, which is NOT something that works well with me, but it’s tough love that you are giving to yourself. It’s hard, it’s scary, and it’s a lot of work to figure out the habits that need to change and then change them. However, it is so extremely worth it in the end! I encourage everyone to practice PD and continue to grow. When you are the best version of yourself, you will put out better energy and more kindness into the world. It’s totally true. • Currently, I am reading “Successful Women Think Differently” and it is already really relatable! I HIGHLY recommend “A Year of Yes” “5 Love Languages” and “Wild” for more self-discovery and inspiration. I haven’t yet read “Emotional Intelligence” or “Positive Psychology”...but they are next on my list! • What books have you read that have inspired growth and learning?!? • •• • #wellnessandwelldrinks #wellness #wellnessblog #wellnesscoach #health #healthy #curvyfit #curvygirl #curvyfitness #weightlossjourney #weightloss #weightlosstransformation #selflove #selfcare #bodypositive #healthblog #personaldevelopment #learning #growth #bossbabe #ayearofyes #5lovelanguages #successfulwomen #psychology #futuretherapist #selfdiscovery

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