Anyone ready to ring in the new year...and lose weight/get fit?

[annaraven]

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You have every right to vent!

Just a silly aside: whenever I see that word nowadays, I think of chicken vents.

In any case - I am glad you called the guy to make him earn his wage. That's insane that they wouldn't pay. You certainly don't need more stress - honey I just want to come over there and hug you and give you time off. I wish there was more we could do for you. Is there *anyone* from church or anywhere who could give you a break sometimes so at least you could *sleep*? I mean, it's crazy to have to be up for so long.

I am so proud of you! You are an awesome person and I'm amazed at how much you're dealing with and still trying to be healthy.

We're here for you sweetie. Rant as much as you need to.

 

[annaraven]

BTW - as ya'll may notice on the spreadsheet, my weight was up a bit this week. 138.4. See this is why, even though I "only have 5 pounds" to go, it's probably going to take a while. I am really having trouble breaking through. Hey - at least I'm under 140?

I definitely need to find a way to exercise that doesn't set off my bursitis. I hate this hip thing. I hate feeling like an invalid.

Anyways - enough whining from me.

I'm proud of all of you! Ya'll are doing great keeping up the good work to get and stay healthy.

I am definitely going to try to ride my exercise bike at least 3 times this week. Maybe that'll help a bit more, now that I found the power cord.

What's *one* thing you're doing this week to improve your health? I honestly don't care what ya'll weigh. What are you doing to be healthier? It might be:

* eating more veggies
* eating more fruit
* drinking more water
* a little more activity
* getting enough sleep (<-- oesdog, I'm lookin' at you dear!)


Cheers to everyone for caring about yourselves! You deserve to be healthy. You deserve to love yourself, the way you feel, the way you look.

And just for today, for valentine's day - wear something pretty. Whether that's a pretty scarf, a pretty piece of jewelry, a pretty scent.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

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Have you tried water aerobics??

 

[oesdog]

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You have every right to vent!

Just a silly aside: whenever I see that word nowadays, I think of chicken vents.

In any case - I am glad you called the guy to make him earn his wage. That's insane that they wouldn't pay. You certainly don't need more stress - honey I just want to come over there and hug you and give you time off. I wish there was more we could do for you. Is there *anyone* from church or anywhere who could give you a break sometimes so at least you could *sleep*? I mean, it's crazy to have to be up for so long.

I am so proud of you! You are an awesome person and I'm amazed at how much you're dealing with and still trying to be healthy.

We're here for you sweetie. Rant as much as you need to.

Annaraven thanks - The care that may be stopped is for Ben - He is the least Brain Injured Twin who lives in a flat at the end of our road. He needs help with Independant living and employment. - If I cannot get his care how can I care for Danny the twin who functions as a baby. They are both 23yrs old - what happens next I don;t know. I mean Dd has mark and the baby to care for. Its so hard sometimes. Danny keeps us awake all the time and Ben needs so much care too because he is socialy vulnerable. Its hard to get someone willing to take him on!!

- Sorry for ranting we are having the seniour Social worker here apparently to talk about the care issue in about 10 days time!!!!
I wonder if they have any idea how tired we are. DH having had heart surgery and all and me with Fibromyalga. I don;t know how long we can keep danny at home or care for Ben and keep him safe. Its like we are punished for having them. I didn;t want Twins at 26 weeks I didn;t want handicapped kids.

DH said he wanted to cry - so much for the break away. DH said it was like a puff of wind in the air and now its gone.

Oesdog. -

Danny was up from 5 am which was better than the night before I guess. I wonder if I can send him to you guys like they do day old chicks????

 

[3goodeggs]

You are in my prayers, dear lady.
When we are at the end of our ropes, we need to sit in solitude and dig deep for a seed of hope. I will pray for you to get that seed, and that it will grow and flourish.
May the energies of the universe come and hold you and your family and bless you.

 

[annaraven]

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[elizabethbinary]

Oh babe I'm so sorry things are going so stressful for you! I did get your PM but I've been too self-absorbed to reply - I'm so sorry!!!!

Are you doing alright? I'm so ANGRY for you!

If you're a religious woman, I can pray for you. If you're not, I'll send good vibes.

Anything I can do?

 

[elizabethbinary]

I went clothes shopping yesterday. A saleslady looked me up and down and went, "Petites are over there." and when I went 'over there' I was looking at dresses and the same saleslady said, "I don't think we get most things in your size. You might get lucky." .....Nice. I found this gorgeous black flowing lacey dress and the SECOND I put it on I regretted it.

It had these straps across the chest that sat in a way you could totally see my chest/back bones and since everything was so flowy beneathe that point I looked emiciated.

I did find an amazingly gorgeous red-carpet style red dress I wanted that fit (and made me not look sick!!! I looked normal!), but it was $350, on sale.

It was the only thing I could find that made me look curvier.

One outfit picked out for me made me look like I should wear saddle shoes and ankle lace socks and call myself Marybeth and live in the 50s as a kindergartner.

So, that was unsuccessful. BUT! I ate a lot! I ate two sandwiches, some sushi, a shared fondue plate (FONDUE. Chocolate!) and fruit salad with yogurt/muesli. This is like 2-3x more than I've been able to eat lately.

I don't have a scale in my house to accurately check as often as everyone else.

Edit: Also... I found out my house has been sneaking 1/2tsp of sugar into my coffee every morning. And when I ask for milk they've been putting some cream. Apparently I'm getting *snuck* fatty/sugary foods now.

Wow.

 

[wildorchid053]

thats funny elizabeth.. now me, i would sneak in alot of peanut butter and shakes with heavy ice cream for you lol
oesdog i am sorry you have to go through all this mess... sending lots of mental support and hugs your way
anna the last pounds are the worst to try to lose.. we are right with you all the way. i made a german chocolate cake and hubby is bringing home steaks and baked potatoes from the store on his way home.. i am going to indulge .... maybe.. if i have room.. ok just one bite of cake then. hehehhe

 

[3goodeggs]

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
enjoy you steak!
now, there are celebrations that require celebrating. When we deprive ourselves we are not enjoying our lives.
When we think we should be deprived and enjoy ourselves anyway, we feel guilty and are more likely to give up. We need to have scheduled celebrations. and get back on the bike when the party is over. We can schedule our spontaneous celebrations too. We just need to say to ourselves this is not the end of the diet, this is a momentary break. And this is not dieting anyway, this is rearranging our thought processes for a healthier and happier self. We owe ourselves this.
Hugs to all.