Originally posted by Nbox: It's Monday morning and I'm bummed because the scale tells me I need to get back on the wagon. I have to wait over an hour for lunch, my stomach is growling and I didn't pack a snack because there was nothing to pack.
What would you tell yourself in my situation? Something nice and motivating. Something that makes a fresh start easier.
Any suggestions?
I know I might be a little late, but....
When I start focusing on the negatives (I hate my job. I'm hungry. No, I'm STARVING. My co-worker is a jerk. I'm STARVING. My hair looks funny. My clothes don't look right. I'm STARVING...), I make a concentrated effort to think of a few positive counters and try to put things in perspective.
I hate my job = No, I dislike certain aspects of it. Overall, I love that my job means something in the grand scheme of things, and I usually feel appreciated by my co-workers.
I'm STARVING = My stomach is growling. That could mean I'm hungry, or I could need some water. Now I know that <insert breakfast here> isn't the best option, and tomorrow, I'll add something else healthy to get me further into the morning.
My co-worker is a jerk = And he always has been. I can't change that, but I can smile and stay content with what I'm doing. Even if it doesn't make me feel better right away, I know it'll annoy the living daylights out of him.
And so on.
So, I'm not you, but lemme give it a try:
"It's Monday morning and I'm bummed because the scale tells me I need to get back on the wagon." = I felt rushed and unprepared this morning, and wasn't ready for the number I saw on the scale. That number is an indicator that I've been playing fast and loose with food lately, which isn't benefitting my health. In order to stay active and healthy, I need to start watching myself...and maybe more importantly, see if there's a reason I've had trouble eating well lately.
"I have to wait over an hour for lunch, my stomach is growling..." = I am hungry. So I'll chug some water, take a walk, and just GET AWAY from this desk, where all I can think about is how hungry I am. An hour is not that long.
"...I didn't pack a snack because there was nothing to pack." = Was there nothing to pack, or was there just nothing I wanted to pack? I keep beating myself up this morning, and it's making me feel worse. No matter what I think I did wrong, I also (here I'm making things up) got the kids fed, clothed, and off to school; complimented a co-worker on a project she did; managed to dress in one of my favorite shirts, which means I kept up on laundry...
Challenge Goals: *10 minutes of unplanned exercise five times a week *Gym time twice a week *Socialize at least once every two weeks.
Originally posted by Brie: How did you make out Puck?
If it were me, I would have eaten part of my lunch early ; )
I was ready to eat bricks by 11 am, then things got hectic at work and lunch was suddenly at 12:45 instead. Did a veggie thing and big salad side, then made the wrong choice for dinner (sandwich and coffee, ouch), went water jogging and am now debating what to have for a late night snack (9:30 pm). No hot food but maybe tea and a healthier sandwich than the ones I've been having the past weeks.
More exercises in planning ahead tomorrow.
I suppose I'm just grumpy that the laws of nature also apply to me. Input versus output and all that. Grr
****************** “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.”
hey there, be easy on yourself. on one of the htreads, jill said "the number does not define who you are, your worth, etc." (I am paraphrasing--don't grimace jill) so the scale says one thing. it is one thing.your friends and family say many many other things about loving you and valuing you. i mean...scheez..we think you are awesome.
so make your next week into a simple easy routine of packing your meals, and squeezing in pleasurable exercise when you can. keep it simple and routine, and don't beat yourself up. start your monday with a jolt of optimism, (mentally) thank all the wonderful blessings in your life, and post often.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
It's Monday morning and I'm bummed because the scale tells me I need to get back on the wagon. I have to wait over an hour for lunch, my stomach is growling and I didn't pack a snack because there was nothing to pack.
What would you tell yourself in my situation? Something nice and motivating. Something that makes a fresh start easier.
Any suggestions?
****************** “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.”
Linda, I'm sorry to hear France didn't work out for Trey. You've obviously done a pretty good job of teaching him to live within his means if he's okay with not going. You're a great mom, don't forget that!
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
i am in a simialr boat with my dd. we cannot afford to send her to costa rica or mexico this year. it would be an awesome life-changing experience. so i am doing the best i can with what i have. i contacted the spanish-speaking summer camps to see if they need high school aged counselors this summer. we also have a Spanish Immersion preschool here--i am going to see if they need volunteers this summer. basically, trying to plug dd into whatever immersion environment i can. won't be the same as far as cultural exposure but perhaps she can still benefit in other ways. her high school has a spring break program in costa rica but boy...it is pricey and it is not really Immersion (dd would be hanging around a bunch of americans doing work projects, and not really immersed into the culture.) basically, the one week spring break program costs as much as a 3 week overseas immersion program . ouch! (that's my pocket book in pain in case you were wonding where the ouch came from)
i feel for you and your disappointment.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear this. My sister and my niece went through the same thing. My niece was supposed to go to Spain but financially it just couldn't happen. It is so great that you want this so badly for him. How old is your son? Can you put together money over a few years and send him for graduation(either HS or college)?
Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
I'm major bummed and you are the only ones I can spout to.
We had been taking steps to get DS to France this summer. Mostly by getting family and friends to get Kroger gift cards which earmarked a percentage towards his trip. We have been doing this for over a year. I never hit any of the deadlines to make payments for the trip because it didn't seem that it was going to work out - and we can not afford to put money down on something that won't meet fruition.
I get "dispensation" from the teacher to miss the deadlines. I kept hoping and using the Kroger cards - but DS and I discussed today that it's not very likely.
He's fine about it. I'm not. It's just that part of being a mom that wants him to have experiences I didn't.
If I mention this to any family and maybe a few friends, someone might offer to come up with the money. That wouldn't be appropriate because I need to know and DS, too, that we afford what we can afford.
I'm just very, very disappointed and almost in tears. If only I could still teach - we could have sent him. If only I was still working - we could have sent him. If DH's job… If the economy… (ad nauseum)
DS even commented (putting a positive spin) there is a bike trip planned which would have caused him other issues. He never succeeded in learning to ride a bicycle. This with bicycling parents!
School started back up this week. I'm glad to be back, but I'm already noticing I'm not particularly motivated to do much in the way of Calc homework. (I think it might have something to do with the last evil semester. )
I also apparently brought home an extra souvenir from FL...a nasty head cold. Lots of fun for the first week of school.
At least I have no appetite and can't smell or taste. So at least I won't gain weight while I'm sick.
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
I gained 4 lbs overnight First time in months! I'm trying hard to blame last night's Chinese because I'd really hate it if the past two weeks caught up with me Weight loss is so much nicer if you're on top of it...
****************** “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.”
I had a rough night - just too much angst about today but my surgery got moved up by a 1/2 hour so we get to leave the house at 11:30 which for some reason feels better than waiting until noon ; )
I'm not even slightly hungry as I'm just way too nervous although I could go for a large glass of ice water. Soon enough I guess.
I am PMSing too and woke up 3 pounds heavier and ankles and fingers all puffy : ( Ordinarily I would start drinking water like crazy but I'm sure it will be gone in the next 48 hours no matter what.
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
i am on Brie-Watch. thinking of you so much today.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Originally posted by Brie: I'm starting to get really, really anxious about surgery tomorrow.
I'm as prepared as I can be - my freezer and fridge are stocked with healthy foods, my house is clean, laundry is done, plants are watered, the last errand was run this morning and I have my pain meds in the house.
Now I'm just sitting around trying very hard not to think about the details of tomorrow.
I wish I had a crystal ball to know how bad I'll be feeling tomorrow and the rest of the first week but from what everyone says, it's too variable to predict person to person (other than the first 72 hours being the worse).
I'm also worried that I'm going to go stir crazy in the house. I won't be able to drive for weeks and the person I was relying on to take me to the rec center and out of the house in general, is having her own crisis. I'm probably going to resort to walking outside when the weather permits or doing laps around my house if I get desperate.
I'm also not sure what I'm going to do without my running - it's such a stress reliever for me that I almost cried when I finished this morning's run knowing that it will be the last one for two months.
I also won't be able to journal as I can't write lefty at all which is another big stress reliever for me. I also suck at typing with my left hand and using the touch pad so I probably won't be on the computer much either.
In general, I'm feeling horribly uneasy about the whole process - surgery and recovery and all the side effects of not having a usable right arm for 6 weeks.
Brie, I will definitely be praying for you! And about the journaling, what about sending Dh out tomorrow during the surgery (or while you are in recovery, or you could both go in teh morning before you have to check in at the hospital) and get a small tape recorder. You could do an "audio journal" for the next several weeks.
And I do hope you get this before tomorrow's surgery, but can you email me with your telephone number? I have free long distance, and would love to chat with you during your long days at home....once you are feeling a little better.
Praying!!!!
Blessings,
Lori
Re-committing myself to a healthy lifestyle that will include regular (and increasing) exercise, and following the baby steps rule on food. 6/17/08
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i know you will keep your spirits up, and when they are down, know we are all here. cuz this is how we "roll!!"
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Warm thoughts and prayers in your direction. You will do fine. As Jill states, you're in such good physical shape that your recovery will probably be short.
And just stop to think that Thanksgiving was just 5 weeks ago - and how quickly that time went. You could always dance around your living room couldn't you? Get yourself some jazzy music and you're on your way.
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First time in months!
