Hello everyone!! Yesterday was my last day at the summer job
I can't believe it went by so quickly!! 5 months gone in a flash..but that's how quick summer is for me, overall. But I know I did a very good job at my position, got lots of comps regularly, tried to be helpful to all, both in job-related and friend-related, got a wonderful cash tip and card from a lady, and tried new recipes, which were well-received, and rode my m'cycle to work like 85% of the time
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Originally Posted by LadyKay
I'm sorry I'm not much of a support right now, I've barely slept and can't think very clearly. I have read through all the posts, and just don't know where to begin to respond, so I'll just say for now congrats to the victories I see here, and I feel for those struggling right now as well. You're all in my thoughts.
-Kay
That is so sad to read, and you said you can't get doctor's help 'til the 25th? I hope you are not feeling so ick now and wishing you the best!
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Originally Posted by Chardonnay
Hi Holly/Cupcake I like that road name! I live in the Laurentians in Quebec and there are lots of motorcycles cruising through the mountains here, our weather is like late summer too. I too suffer from SAD, I'm a nature-lover and I need to be out every day. At least though I'm in the country now, my bf and I moved from the horribly crowded/polluted city in May and we will never look back. We have nature out every window...it'll be our first winter here, I hope it won't be too long, I get such cabin fever. I'm trying not to think of it yet though!
Thanks!
I'm happy for you that you are in a beautiful setting to live now! Winter in the north country...well, I think you and I will be commiserating about that this winter, LOL! we'll get through it. Our nice fall weather has changed finally to very chilly and rain this week, ugh. Oh congrats on the credit card credit!!
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Originally Posted by amylynnehicks
I had a detailed response all typed out to you all and it deleted! But regardless, it's good to hear from y'all. I hope things are going well.
Things are looking up for me, I am struggling less with getting over this guy and that's good. I cleaned my room yesterday and it makes me feel so much better. I work today and tomorrow, so I don't have to worry about having plans. Things are fairly calm. And I weighed in this morning at 263.4 - down .4 since last time
don't we hate when we lose our long typed-out posts! but Yay for feeling good about cleaning your room, that ALWAYS helps me too. Congrats on being down weight-wise!
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Originally Posted by ohiofreespirit
I am down tonight. I really don't feel like going back to work tomorrow. I am feeling overwhelmed and depressed. Plus I am tired, I'm sure that is not helping. If you read this tonight, please say a prayer for me.
I have to get up at 5 am.
Oh that made me sad Lisa! I hope you were able to get up on time today, and that you get through your day not overwhelmed. Sorry to hear about your itchy doggie Elvira, love that name
and just love Black Labs also! she must be a loving comfort to you. Does your daughter Jennifer arrive soon?
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Originally Posted by worththeeffort2
Hi, everyone. I'm back after being away for a couple of months. First, the death of a friend sent me into a bit of a tail spin, then my computer kicked the bucket. I'm back online now and hopefully moving back to being on track.
Unfortunately my long run of being binge-free that started Nov. 1, 2013 ended in October 2014. Yesterday was the worst day of two weeks worth of sugar bingeing. So, I need to reset the tools to reflect my 5 pound weight gain and the fact that I'm starting over in my efforts to remain binge free.
I've been battling a really self-destructive bout of depression. Everyone here already knows all that entails, so I won't bore you with the details. I haven't been exercising quite as vigorously as I did during the summer months. The change in season seems to helped throw me off there. I am still doing at least three workouts a week but I really do need to bump things back up. Since it is getting dark earlier and earlier, I need to make adjustments. I have difficulty driving after dark, so pretty soon I should come home straight after work instead of going to the gym. It's getting colder, so soon, I won't be able to take long bike rides on the weekends. My longest trip so far was 27 miles. I hoped to accomplish a 30 mile ride before temps dropped to a point it is too difficult to ride but I don't know that I'll make that goal.
Anyway, I'm slogging through life and hope to soon be back into a more positive mindset. Oh, and I'm signed up for graduate school so I'm taking courses online. The fact that my laptop croaked the day before the semester started did nothing to ease my stress levels, trust me.
I am so sorry about the loss of your friend
of course that would derail you!! I hope you are dealing with it without feeling too sad...hugs!!
I know you enjoyed your bike riding and took alot of justfyable pride in them so it sux that dark and cold weather will stop them . I hope you can find the adjustments to make so you can still fit your exercise in, you were doing so well so consistently! And WOW to graduate school!! I admire anyone so very much who has the discipline to go so far with learning.
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Originally Posted by JGPgoeshealthy
Hi everyone!
I'm new to the group and looking to share/seeking some support. I've been struggling with my weight for many years and as of recently recovered from a problem with bulimia. That being said my main problem is that my feelings to binge still nag at me on a regular basis, and it has been a long struggle trying to lose the weight I gained in a healthy way and not give into my "munchy feelings"! Last night I had a pretty big binge (no purging!) and my issue now is trying to deal with the guilty feelings that follow. I think part of why I have so much trouble staying on track with a health and fitness plan is because I feel that once I've put on a certain amount of weight I start to feel defeated in my attempts to try to get healthy because of how long it takes for me to actually see any results. Looking for support or just to hear from anyone who has dealt with similar problems in their health journey.
Hello and
congrats of your recovery...and best wishes with the rest of your journey. Oh, you have good company if you 're looking to not give in to 'munchy feelings' with me! I have to battle wanting to eat when I am not hungry, or when I am upset, whatever. It does suck that it takes a while to see results even when we are trying hard..we will do it together!
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Originally Posted by meandu
I have been remiss at posting here lately because I have been having some family issues that has left me feeling very emotional. Sitting around most of the time feeling like crying has not helped with my weight loss and has definitly added to my feeling depressed. Hopefully I can start to pull myself out of my funk this week. Looking forward to reading more of these boards.
I'm sorry about the family issues! are you feeling better today?
HI KATHLEEN
you post so much, I couldn't decide which one to highlight
but thanks for keeping us all together!! That was kewl (
) reading of your listening to the helpful audio tapes. Putting what we 'know' into practice, that IS the hard part isn't it
but I love your attitude of not perfection, just try!! Have you been able to get out in the :sun: to walk your pups?
Hi Fi! and kitties ... Hi Lil'Turtle!! how is your knee recovery??
Have we heard from Amy?? (Seabiscuit) and Sabrina?? and CDubs, and Monte Cristo...
Well Ladies today I did work out for 50 minutes (Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism) with weights; and last night had a sensible dinner with no snacking or carbs. Getting back on the diet and exercise wagon for the MILLIONTH time, sigh.