I am off to help out my Dad post surgery. Going to my home town is quite difficult for me. I tend to fall back into old behaviors and feel lousy about myself. I am staying focused on helping and and being of service. I am not sure how the food will be- I guess that I'll be fixing and leaving meals for me Dad and will be able to make something healhty for myself. I know that I will not exercise tomorrow, but have walked a lot this week and planned for an off day tomorrow.
My goal for the time there needs to be simple and doable- something postive. I will drink lots of water and no off plan snacks between meals.(No popcorn at the hospital, no cookies to "keep up energy.") I can do those two things if I stay focused.

Glad you are back, time to take a little time to renew yourself. I hope his recovery is smooth.

Laurie

Hi Sandy,
Glad you are back. I hope recovery goes smoothly for your dad.

Take care of yourself today.

Denise

Hi all,
I am back and am tired- so tired. I am glad that I went as I think that I was pretty helpful and was able to make a postive connection with my Dad post surgery. (He and my Mom are divorcing after nearly 40 years and things are in a major flux now. I also talked with my Mom and hope that I was supportive to her too.)
I did not exercise today even though I planned on it. I cooked for more than I thought for Dad as he is unable to do anything for about 2-3 weeks and my two sisters in town are burned out. I thought I'd cook and freeze so that he has meals over the next 7-10 days. I did not eat in between meals and kept water intake up, but my meals were not great. I ate frozen pizza for lunch (have not had that for years) and I had some cheetos. I want to let it go- I was under stress and can recover myself tonight and tomorrow. I have a good food plan tomorrow (dh shopped) and time to do a long walk in the AM.
I have been looking forward to getting "home" to you all. Good to be back.

Good luck Sandy.
I hope your dad makes a speedy recovery.

I am off now- I did not sleep well, but had a good talk with my dh as well as a freind of mine. I am feeling more postive about spending some time and helping out. Thanks for the input and support.

Good luck, Sandy. I sure know what you mean about going home again...it can sure set one up for returning to old behaviors! You will do fine...take care of yourself and Dad.

Have a good visit with your family. Take care of yourself. We'll miss you. Denise

Maybe while you are helping him out you could make a few healthy meals and freeze some dinners he can reheat later, after you are gone. That would be a big help to you both.

Laurie

You can do it Sandy! Good luck and I hope everything goes well with your dad's surgery.