Reply #4: I don't think you did this to yourself [View All]

Maybe this isn't completely in keeping with the philosophies of this site, but two things I believe:
1) when bad things happen, there is usually a life lesson you can learn from them
2) sometimes shit just happens

Maybe this broken toe is just a classic, albeit small, example of the latter. After all, as someone I knew used to say, you could be lying in the gutter with cancer. I often think of that when bad things happen to me.

Or maybe these last-minute occurances that keep you from your goals or your pleasures are meant to teach you to find a way to overcome, work around, achieve despite the setbacks. Like you said, believe you are worthy, despite the nagging doubts. I believe you are worthy!

There have been some good suggestions so far about how to keep up your diet and exercise despite the toe. And even if you can't exercise as you have been doing, you can still make healthy food choices and find ways to burn calories that do not involve the toe. Swimming, perhaps, or hand weights.

Do not let this defeat you. Stay strong and determined and you will overcome this setback and continue toward your goal.

Good luck!

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