Twisted All Around

So, what is so different about this time around? The way I think! The mind is a very powerful thing, thoughts can be very controlling.  When I would have a back flare up and was told to stop working out, all negative thoughts would roll right in. I would find myself asking why me?!   This would become a pity party and then I would turn to food to fix my emotional state.  So many of us do this in some type way!! Think about it, anytime you are injured, hurt, or even sick how many positive thoughts do you have vs negative ones?  I’m going to guess negative……guess what?!  You can change the way you think, it's hard be it can be done!! After getting the ok from my chiropractor, I kept telling myself to get back into the workout routine.  I was really having a hard time getting the motivation. So, I decided to really focus on stress levels and made a point to try meditation.  Why focus on stress?  Stress can lead to so many problems within...

After discovering my life was never going to be pain free, I took action.  Started working out again, making better food choices, and stretching.......lots of stretching!!  I managed to loose a few inches and went down in weight. OK, it's now time to be honest, this worked for me for a couple of months and then I would fall off the path. This became a ridiculous cycle.  Hey, I'm human it happens.  I let life get it in the way, even worse I let my pain get in the way.  Each time my back pain would flare up, my coworker would tell me to visit her chiropractor.  I would just yes and blow it off.......let's face it, I have been down so many paths and nothing worked.  One day, I finally did make that visit and it was the start to finally getting on the right path to managing my pain.  Turns out this chiropractor has great knowledge in regards to scoliosis, and told me things that made my jaw drop.  For one, after reviewing my current X-rays, I ha...