Hi everyone. February is looking better for us in weightloss. Our TOPS group has already lost 46 pounds this year. We have a jar of marbles marked "Losing Our Marbles At TOPS". For every pound lost as a group we put another marble in the jar. Make a big production out of counting them as we throw them in. I have to admit that it helps that we have 4 new members in January...you know they are always so motivated!! It does rub off though, so that is good for everyone!
Work has been busy, life in general has been stressful. My 30 year old daughter (just diagnosed with bipolar spectrum disorder a few months ago) says she and her husband are splitting. They were together 10 years, married for 6. No kids. But she is alone in Vancouver, jobless. We suggested to her that she come back here, but she says she has good friends and a support group. Unfortunately most of her support group are people with the same problems that she met while she was hospitalized. Yes, they understand her, but can they help her? Although she seems to have been stabilized during her 10 day hospital stay, I am afraid the decision to split has been made in a manic state. She says the feelings between them are dead. She has been depressed for so long that she is looking to be happy again. He says some things were said that can't be forgiven. Sound to me that if they wanted to stay together things would have to change and he thinks he is just fine the way he is. Yes, he has been "taking care of her" but her medical professionals think this has not been particularly good fer her mental health. They see him as more of a fatherly role than a husband. I personally think that it's nice if a husband takes care of his wife and tries to ease the way for her, but daughter says he was not allowing her to make any decisions either..always knew what was best. She said if there was a movie that she wanted to see but he didn't, he would not go. They only went to movies that he wanted to see.
I'm just finishing 5 days of swollen right knee, and the left one is due to start anytime. If it hasn't by tonight I want to walk an hour on the treadmill.
Food has been better this month since the Christmas treats have generally disappeared. Hubby bought a bag of Kit Kat treats and I have not had one. It helps that they are not calling me (some other varieties can call right through the cupboard door!!) ha! I was ill one day last week with the flu and then had a surgery day where I didn't eat much of anything, so that kind of broke the cycle. I lost 3 3/4 lb in 2 weeks. That leaves me 10 pounds from goal.
I don't think I am going to run for leader this year. I told my group at our last meeting that life is just too stressful for me right now, but I am always willing to help out. Just would like to unload the responsibility of every week's program. We'll see how election night turns out.
Happy losing to all. Happy Valentines Day tomorrow. No candy, okay?
Last edited by Wild Rose; 02-13-2003 at 03:21 PM.
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Oh well.
Tonight was weigh in for me...wish I had stayed home...no not really, but I had another gain 1 1/2#'s. I have an idea it is mostly water retention, but maybe not all. I feel like a blimp today. My hands have been swollen until my rings are tight. But even if that could be the problem, it makes me sad!!!
