Staying calm and persevering when things take longer than I "think" they should are big problems for me. I don't do so well at remembering to take things one day at a time (sorry for the cliche) in order to achieve my ultimate goals. I need reminders that what I did today was good enough for today, and that enough "todays" will result in a tomorrow that pleases me.
I'm 34 and will turn 35 in November. (I'm already thinking about the tiara and party dress I want to wear to work that day.) I have the best life ever (I teach the world's best students, have a small cat pack and foster rescue dogs, my car is till running, my bills are paid, and here in Texas my AC is still going strong), and I know that I need to reach a healthier weight in order to keep on having the best life ever. While I have a wonderful supportive network of friends in "real" life, none of them are in a similar situation, and we all know that it gets boring listening to a friend reflect on weight loss efforts . . . so here I am, hoping to "forum" with some folks who can remind me to stay calm every day!
I'd really like to connect with one or two or three people in similar situations so we can encourage and support each other as we each move forward. If you think you're up for that -- well, I guess you know where to find me!
Your positive energy will be welcome here and I am sure you will find many buddies to connect with
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Originally Posted by SmilingAtTheFuture
Staying calm and persevering when things take longer than I "think" they should are big problems for me. I don't do so well at remembering to take things one day at a time (sorry for the cliche) in order to achieve my ultimate goals. I need reminders that what I did today was good enough for today, and that enough "todays" will result in a tomorrow that pleases me.
I'm 34 and will turn 35 in November. (I'm already thinking about the tiara and party dress I want to wear to work that day.) I have the best life ever (I teach the world's best students, have a small cat pack and foster rescue dogs, my car is till running, my bills are paid, and here in Texas my AC is still going strong), and I know that I need to reach a healthier weight in order to keep on having the best life ever. While I have a wonderful supportive network of friends in "real" life, none of them are in a similar situation, and we all know that it gets boring listening to a friend reflect on weight loss efforts . . . so here I am, hoping to "forum" with some folks who can remind me to stay calm every day!
I'd really like to connect with one or two or three people in similar situations so we can encourage and support each other as we each move forward. If you think you're up for that -- well, I guess you know where to find me!
Positivity is just one of the many services I offer.
Well, I'll just go ahead and let folks know that I teach intermediate school, and so sometimes without thinking I'll slip into "adolescent speak." That being said . . .
Yo, McSween9, what up? So you have dogs, right? Does anyone ever tell you that a great way to exercise would be to walk them? See, people just LOOOOVE telling me that -- the only problem is that I live in Houston. Do you know how ungodly hot it is from May to October? Who in her right mind takes any animal she loves out in this heat, much less herself? I don't think I could afford the ambulance fees that would accrue if one of my foster ijits had to be rescued because of heat stroke.
I saw on your bio that you listed yourself as fat and miserable, or something similar. How miserable are you? Is it so bad that sitting through "Meet the Press" brightens your day? If so, I can help. Since you're not in my area, my impressions of the average 7th grade student can't be used to cheer you up (according to my coworkers, they're spot on), but I CAN tell you that today is the first of many days in which you will kick butt and take names!
Anyone want to buddy up to stay "sane"? :)
Dhani 
