Cup o' Joe and Tea Too

[ValerieJ]

One of you ladies said you would like to lose weight but depression is keeping you from it, and I just want to acknowledge that! I can't find the post to respond directly.

Certainly depression keeps us from losing weight. In fact, grief and stress caused me to gain this 50 lbs. I get it! Right now I feel like I need to strike while the iron is hot because I'm not particularly stressed, depressed or anything like that.

But, oh boy, does depression, very similar to grief, ever keep us from getting there! Whoever it was, I just want to send out a big hug!!!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Wet and cold here coming down hard

 

[Ladies-Eight]

I sure hope they find out what is going on quickly. It must be really unsettling.

I'm a bit older, 67 this year, and finding things don't work like they should anymore and it's really annoying, and sometimes scary. At my age, it doesn't pass as much as I adjust my approach to things.

That being said, I also have about 50 lbs to lose and I'm working on that. I think it will help with everything else. Or it's just the way it is now. "they" say getting old ain't for sissies, and now I know what they mean.

I am now 75 and this is the first time I have had any trouble walking or getting around.

We wait all this time to retire not realizing the problems we will have instead of having fun.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

How did you lose weight? I think if I wasn't depressed it would be a whole lot easier to lose.

I my antidepressant twice a day.

I cut back on the amount I eat. I DO NOT deny myself if I want something that I really shouldn't have.

If we want ice cream, I cut the small cartons (3 serving size) in half and we share it. We only have it once a week. We have popcorn once a week and eat all I want.

I started fixing our big meal for lunch instead of supper. We have a very light meal at night.

Some of the things I eat are --- candy, ice cream, popcorn, quiche, chicken divan mashed potatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, beef soup, chili, fried fish, grilled steaks, fried potatoes, love most casseroles, lots of fresh vegetables, cucumber spread on bread, mac and cheese, and I could go on forever. My point is I eat what I want. I do not ever diet I just change the way I eat.

When you say the word "diet" you have just jinxed yourself.

I always try to have a half full glass.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

One of you ladies said you would like to lose weight but depression is keeping you from it, and I just want to acknowledge that! I can't find the post to respond directly.

Certainly depression keeps us from losing weight. In fact, grief and stress caused me to gain this 50 lbs. I get it! Right now I feel like I need to strike while the iron is hot because I'm not particularly stressed, depressed or anything like that.

But, oh boy, does depression, very similar to grief, ever keep us from getting there! Whoever it was, I just want to send out a big hug!!!

You are so right. It was Cap that made that statement.

 

[CapricornFarm]

One of you ladies said you would like to lose weight but depression is keeping you from it, and I just want to acknowledge that! I can't find the post to respond directly.

Certainly depression keeps us from losing weight. In fact, grief and stress caused me to gain this 50 lbs. I get it! Right now I feel like I need to strike while the iron is hot because I'm not particularly stressed, depressed or anything like that.

But, oh boy, does depression, very similar to grief, ever keep us from getting there! Whoever it was, I just want to send out a big hug!!!

Thanks Val, that would be me!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hey I have always hated the word diet as I am small my half sister was a big gal she always resented me for it .... She tried all that came down the pike drugs and no food the only thing that worked .. Loosing my thyroid I started to gain weight ..
I like me, that helps allot eat a bit less the Son bought a weight ball 8 lbs I use it

 

[ValerieJ]

I am now 75 and this is the first time I have had any trouble walking or getting around.

We wait all this time to retire not realizing the problems we will have instead of having fun.

That's what I'm talking about. Now that I have the time to get up and go, I don't have the get up and go!

But, I have my chickens and they keep me moving. I also have this property to care for and all the wild birds and squirrels that entertain me endlessly. And of course my domestic cats and dog. Life is good. Just want the body to get with the program, so I'm on this 90 day quest to make that happen.

This is what I say every time I get up: "Ima jump up and run out and do ______!" This is what I do: hobble, crackle, limp...

I my antidepressant twice a day.

I cut back on the amount I eat. I DO NOT deny myself if I want something that I really shouldn't have.

If we want ice cream, I cut the small cartons (3 serving size) in half and we share it. We only have it once a week. We have popcorn once a week and eat all I want.

I started fixing our big meal for lunch instead of supper. We have a very light meal at night.

Some of the things I eat are --- candy, ice cream, popcorn, quiche, chicken divan mashed potatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, beef soup, chili, fried fish, grilled steaks, fried potatoes, love most casseroles, lots of fresh vegetables, cucumber spread on bread, mac and cheese, and I could go on forever. My point is I eat what I want. I do not ever diet I just change the way I eat.

When you say the word "diet" you have just jinxed yourself.

I always try to have a half full glass.

I think you have the right idea. That is very much how I'm going to go about it. I'm about backing away from the table, and adding in more exercise.

 

[pennyJo1960]

No I do not deny me I eat till I am full just know when is enough
Now James came in started pulling peeps he grabbed the egg carton I had used to bring eggs in and in went the peeps

 

[ValerieJ]

No I do not deny me I eat till I am full just know when is enough
Now James came in started pulling peeps he grabbed the egg carton I had used to bring eggs in and in went the peeps View attachment 2153068View attachment 2153068

That's pretty cute!