Good Morning,

I neeeeed coffeeeee

How's everyone's thursday ? for me its fine and dandy.

Went to therapy last night and basically it was an hour of spilling my guts and the therapist confirming things I already knew but wasn't quite sure.

Next appt is in two weeks.

Watcha all got planned for today ?

Morning all. I'm at work. Joy! but its not that bad, because the boss is gone for a week. Today I plan on focusing on being on program. JUST FOR TODAY. One day at a time. Tonight we have to go set up for our show tomorrow night (I'm in a band).. so that will involve a lot of exercise and heavy lifting. whoopee! At least its exercise, which I have been sorely lacking lately. I've managed to have 2 really amazing conversations with my husband this week, which is practically unheard of so that's good too.

My gratitude list for today:
1. My husband's honesty.
2. The sun was out this morning!
3. Really good friends who stick by through everything.
4. I have a job to come to today.
5. I was in control yesterday!!

Leenie - I love the therapist. They are good at confirming things you thought but weren't sure about!! That happens to me every time I go. I hope you get some coffee!! I'm a little snoozy this morning too.

Sheila - sorry we were posting at the same time. I am sorry you are in a funk - I can totally relate. I have been in a funk for months at this point. And finally I just had to decide to snap myself out of it. The hardest thing is realizing that the only person who can really control how I feel about myself is me. And I can choose to react to the people around me who are negative or don't tell me what I want to hear in a bad way, or to let it roll off and realize that 20 lbs is REALLY damn good if you can see it or not!!! You may be the type of person who carries your weight evenly everywhere, and if you just keep trying you WILL see it in your clothes. Are they feeling even the tiniest bit looser? Have you gone down a shirt size? have you actually taken measurements of yourself to see if you've lost inches? Don't forget - to go down a pants size you have to lose 2 inches off of your stomach and thighs!! that's a lot in the grand scheme of things. My favorite exercise - if you don't have a dog, go to the grocery store/walmart/convenience store and find a 20 lb bag of dog food. Or visualize 20 1 lb sticks of butter!! that's what you've removed from your body - and that is REALLY GOOD. KEEP IT UP!!! The other thing I find helpful is trying to encourage other people that are down - somehow that always gets me out of a funk and makes me realize I should take my own advice!!! keep it up girlie, you are doing GREAT!

Good Morning Gang!

yea me! I got up early and did my 30 minute WATP 2 mile tape with handweights! I FEEL GOOD! Exercise really elevates my mood! (and hopefully my metabolism too - please Lord please!)

Leenie - so glad things went well last night with the therapist! Did she give you anything to "work on" for the two weeks until you see her again? you know...homework?

Beth Anne - aren't ya thrilled that the boss is gone for a week! wow! I would love that! My boss and the guys are all gone today! He builds race cars (for fun) and they rented a near by race track and will be running their car today. Hope they have fun - I know I will!

Sheila - hugs! Sometimes with a chemical imbalance you just wake up feeling "down", with that overwhelming feeling of gloom and doom. Nothing is really wrong, except that the chemicals are "off" and you just have this feeling of dread. I know you know what I'm talking about. Also if you were exercising, and then you haven't been able to for a few days or a week, that sometimes puts your body in a little bit of a "depression". I know I hadn't been exercising like I should and I was starting to feel really tired, down and worn out, but yesterday I got back on track and got up early to exercise before getting ready for work and I feel like a NEW WOMAN.

As far as getting back on track, well I don't know if this is any help or not, but it pretty much like Niki says "JUST DO IT". For me, I have to just make up my mind to get back on track. If I'm totally off track then I start with one thing at a time. Maybe the first day make up my mind to get in all the water I need. When I've got that back on track, then get the eating under control (whatever that is for you - for me its 1200 calories a day), and then when I've got that back on track, I will start exercising again. I guess I'm saying one step at a time, not an all or nothing kind of thing, just a one thing at a time, just putting one foot in front of the other, until you've made it through the day and feel better about your efforts.

Also, how often are you weighing? if it is discouraging to you, you may only want to weigh once a month or so. Just do what you know you need to do, exercise, eat right, and drink that water, and whatever the scale does or doesn't say - well then so be it. You know that you will be feeling better just doing the things you need to do to be healthy!

If you are still feeling down, after doing everything you know to do, then I would check with your doctor and see if your meds need and tweeking?

Ok, well I've given more then my 2 cents worth. Hope that's ok, but the main thing is DON'T GIVE UP! and that's for all of us! DON'T GIVE UP! NEVER NEVER NEVER.

hugs,
cathy

lost my post too!

Eliz

stopping into to say BOO!
Cin

Hi Girls,

Sheila just realize that every day is not going to be perfect but we need to make the most of it, the best we can. Try to focus on how good you felt yesterday. Your G'ma is the same as my Mom, I can lose alot and she'll say YOU DID?? (meaning lose weight). But I'm the same as you, I lost 30 lbs and still wear the same pant size, go figure, my fat likes to hang out around my belly and *** so I don't realy see a drastic change for a loooooooong time. Hugs !!! it'll happen. BTW your not bringing us down, this is exactly why we are here to help support one another. Can you imagine if we were perky ALL the time, guess we wouldn't be on the depression boards eh~

Beth Anne, one day at a time PERIOD! I can't even think about tomorrow or I'll get dizzy

Liz & Cin - BOO !!

Cathy good for you for making 2 miles this morning

This past few months for me have been hairy. The past week I feel like I wanna bang my head against the wall and then crawl into a hole. Stress !!!!!! Between my job and family (sisters/brothers, etc) I feel like I'm ready to crack. Pheeeeeew! I can understand why people turn to drinking, I really can.

Hey Leenie - listen to Jack - he's got some good advice there!
exercise that stress off!!!!!!!!


But I know it's really hard when things are and sometimes overwhelming to even think about exercising or anything else! I'm just pickin at ya girlie!

Hey Cin! BOO!

Hey Liz! hugs

Hey Jack!

Hey Sheila! one day at a time.....

Hey Beth Anne!

Hey Hey Hey to all our gang!

Now ya'll be good now!

hugs,
cathy

Jack

hey, where did you guys get the chicken pictures?? just curious.

by the way, I'm hungry. I don't know when the last time is I was actually physically hungry. My tummy is growling and making all sorts of noises. It's a very odd feeling, but one I need to feel more often.

Good morning, good morning,

Sheila,
I can very much related to what you're going though. I think coming to this message board and talking about things is very helpful. Its seems like once a month I go though the "downs" too. I guess what keeps me together while am down, is knowing that its only temporary.

Beth, congrats on the "talk" you had with your husband. I would give anything to get my boyfriend to open up. Funny, when my boyfriend does "talk" am so caught off guard, I miss the whole moment.

I am hungry and counting the minutes to lunch The good news is I have lost 5 lbs. and am feeling good.

Stephanie

Hello All!

Jack love the advice! I am going to smash some tennis balls after work get some of this out.

My business partner (one of 5) left with no notice today to go to a competitor I am more mad about the lack of common courtesy and giving no notice. He said he would stay 2 weeks but since he is going to a competitor we (other business partners) agreed that the 2 weeks is not necessary..if they had a smiley with steam coming out the ears I would use that...

But on the good side my world is not collapsing! my DH and family are healthy and I am getting there so there is a bright side...speaking of which it is so beautiful out today

Sheila you are stronger than you are giving yourself credit for. Chin up!

Beth Anne I love the gratitude list! Great things to remember.

Cathy on the 2 miles WATP!

Leenie you have been a rock since I have been on this board. Sometimes a drink is not a bad thing....but I like dancing better. Vent away if the need be as you said before this is why we are here!

to anyone I missed!

Quote:
Money cannot buy health, but I'd settle for a diamond-studded wheelchair.
Dorothy Parker (1893 - 1967)

Summer

Stephanie, congratz on the 5 lbs way to go lady. Enjoy Lunch.

Sheila good for you for getting back on plan, and as far as the old farts go, pfffffffffft to them

Bobbie !!! are you recovering yet from the wedding ?