[onestar]

i've had a really stressful past couple of weeks. my exercize and nutrition have been at the top of my list still, so that is the one thing that is going right for me. my dd is 18 months and refuses to eat anything except grilled cheese and fruit. but only in the morning. then she won't eat the rest of the day. this has been going on for about two weeks. then she got really constipated but i think that is pretty much over. she just will not eat! i give her all kinds of food and she throws it all on the floor. then we had to put our dog down yesterday, and i'm having to deal with that. i am super tired from picking up after the baby, the cat, and (up until yesterday) the dog. they have/had been going to the restroom on the carpet, and can't seem to control it very well. i am also a full time student, and my bf works a lot so i am also the main caregiver to dd. i have so much to do and so not enough time. people always tell me "everyone does it" and i know its true but it's soooo hard. i just want to sleep. i am dragging on my workouts and it sucks. i complete them but i feel like i can't give 100% cause i'm so drained physically, mentally and emotionally.

[lottie63]

*hugs*

[PleaseLuise]

Originally Posted by onestar

people always tell me "everyone does it" and i know its true but it's soooo hard.

They are right, but just because you are not alone, doesn't mean it isn't still hard for you! Be encouraged this will NOT last forever. The good thing is that soon you will not have the added burden of additional pounds on top of it all. Perservere, you can go on!

[beerab]

I'm sorry- maybe when your bf comes home give him the baby and say you need to take a nap very badly?

I once read somewhere if you need to sleep it's more important to sleep than work out- maybe cut workouts slightly to get more sleep in till things settle down?

[Annita]

sorry you've gone through alot at the same time.
I'm abit concerned about your daughter... she's 18 months and she refuses to eat, only eat in the morning? that's weird ... and it might has affect on her small body if this continue so ... have you sent her to hospital to check?

Hope everything is fine with you ~ good luck.

[primaballerina]

Sorry to hear that life is so stressful. I think you're amazing for balancing a family, studies, and your weight loss efforts at once.

It is true that many people struggle with this problem every day, but like PleaseLuise said, it certainly doesn't mean that your struggles aren't difficult! I certainly would be feeling the same way as you if I had all of that to deal with.

Even if you feel that you're dragging on your workouts, I think it's awesome that you're still doing it at all. All you can do is take it one day at a time. If you go to work out and can only make it 5 minutes, it's better than if you didn't try at all. Same with your eating- take it one meal at a time and try to make healthy choices along the way. If you slip up and have a cookie, at least you didn't spend the entire day eating junky food and making yourself feel worse.

I'm so sorry to hear about your dog It's terrible to lose a pet. I also sympathize with the challenges of caring for an 18 month-old- I was once an AuPair (nanny) for an 18 month old girl, and it is the hardest job I've ever had. I've never been so exhausted and frustrated in my life, so I can only imagine what you're feeling with everything else on top of that.

Keep your chin up and take it one day at a time. This too shall pass. I wish you all the best!

[jessicapina]

Hey hon I KNOW how u feel!! All my kids went through the same thing. It's usually because they were teething and don't want to eat b/c they feel their gums swollen and hurt. Try giving her some humphreys and/or ambesol then about 10 mins later see if she'll eat. I know how hard and emotionally draining it is to be a mother and being home. I would go CRAZY. In a matter of fact, I have! but don't worry hon she'll start eating again. and maybe you should skip one workout and get some sleep as well. b/c if you don't get no sleep you will find yourself more antzy and more of the edge of breaking down. Gurl I'm talking from experience!