I realize you may not know this, but do you have any idea when the diaries will be back up? I am anxious to get back to my recording of my journey.....
Hopefully very very soon, if not by tomorrow then hopefully by early next week.
That's great. Thank you for the info. I may have an issue though, unfortunately.
I had such a problem logging in, I had to change my username. Will there be any way I can access my old diaries? There is SO much info there....I'm concerned.
Did you watch Oprah's show today? I know it was a repeat, but I didn't see the first airing. I was so interested in it, because I could TOTALLY relate to the obese women.
The first was a 420 pound twin who's sister weighed 120 pounds. The thin twin was just downright mean to the heavier twin and I just ached for her. I have been there! I know how overwhelming that can be! Then the second guest was a young girl who's whole family is thin. Her father is just incredibly critical of her and even said that if she stayed that weight for her whole life, it wasn't good enough for him. I would have just melted on that stage if it were me. I was so sad for her. She was beautiful and smart and I just wish that people didn't think like that about heavy people.
anyway, just wondered if you saw it. I was so moved and could totally remember those awful feelings of being fat and feeling like a failure. I am so glad that I am on this side right now, and pray that I NEVER go back to that lifestyle again. Though I struggle, I know that I know exactly what to do if my weight starts to go up again.
Linda, I saw Oprah's show that you are talking about. I can relate to what you are talking about--feelings of being fat and society's judgement of people being fat. It is true that people treat you differently when you are thin. It's good that it was another motivator for you to keep up your healthy lifestyle. (To be honest, when this show aired the first time, it is what motivated me to go back on the Dr. Phil program and work on my weight loss again. I am happy to say that I have improved in my healthy lifestyle since the first airing of the show and the 2nd airing of the show.) Regarding the show, I thought it was interesting that Oprah and the psychologist kept saying that food is not the main issue, rather that it is the emotions that cause people to eat that is the main issue. I really liked the show overall. Take care! :) Bren
I'm glad you saw the show. It was very interesting. I liked what O and the author had to say, but I felt like they didn't give the women any tools to make a change. That was what I was waiting for. She could have had DP on for pete's sake, and he could have REALLY motivated those women.
I can't imagine what having to lose 300 lbs. must feel like, but I DO know how wonderful losing 100 feels. I sometimes can barely imagine how I did it!
But I'm so grateful to you all, and all the past boardies for all of your encouragement and support!
I am doing good. My eating is very good. I am not perfect so of course it is not but it is good. I have not been exercising like I should. I have exercised two times this week and am going to jump on my stationary bike in a minute. I want to drop in and say hi and see how all 0f you are doing.
It is my summer break. I get 5 weeks off between quarters. I am dedicating this time to my family and myself. I feel so busy with school and I am playing with my family more and am going to work on making exercise a part of my routine again. I am excited to get this break.
You all have a wonderful time. Talk to you soon.
Melissa
Good to hear from you. I'm so glad that your eating is going well for you. Did you get to do a bike ride after your post?
I hope you thoroughly enjoy your 5 weeks off. What a treat and a blessing. Have a wonderful time and enjoy your family!
Good morning, my friends. I'm in a rush -- again, but wanted to pop in quickly before heading to the office for the afternoon.
Things have been crazy/busy lately. Our youngest grandson turned 2 on Sat., and we had agreed to hold his party here because there were going to be too many people to fit reasonably in our son's house. At the same time, we were preparing for our middle son's girlfriend's parents to visit all the way from Japan. They have spoken with Jeff by phone a few times, but felt it was time to come meet him and his family. Yes, things are getting very serious -- as a matter of fact, our son chose an engagement ring yesterday! They have agreed that the wedding won't take place until after Jeff completes school (spring of 2007), but she has some concerns about her mother's health, and Jeff is eager to demonstrate his committment to her. One more little detail -- she'll be 27 in October, and he just turned 20! He is quite mature for his age, and she really is a wonderful young woman, and we've all come to love her, so we trust that won't be a big issue. It's just that she's ready for marriage and he's just coming into his own as a young adult. Isn't life interesting.
The visit with her parents went very well. She's from a lovely family, and although there are certainly cultural differences, they speak English and have lived a couple years in Canada and the US because of his work, so they have at least been introduced to western culture.
The other thing I want to mention is that I'm struggling with my program. I've missed my IE again several days recently in all the busyness, and my eating has been terribly sloppy for several weeks now. Yesterday, for example, I took my gym bag with me while I took my sil to the hospital for her day surgery (she did fine), hoping to get to Curves while I was waiting for her, but I wasn't able to get there (long story), and it was almost midnight by the time I left her place, picked my dd up from an evening event, took her to her Aunt's place to help her with her baby, and finally got home.
Another big part of the problem is lack of sleep. There just seems to be no end to the details that I need to take care of, and either I'm busy until it's gotten really late, or I finally get a chance to relax, and then I don't have the discipline to get to bed -- often until after 1 or 2 a.m., recently! It's no wonder then that I have trouble working up the energy in the morning to work out.
So, although today I AM tired again, but I did get in my IE -- 50 min. of "The Firm" (cardio and weights.) I'm frightened that lately I'm so easily eating things that I wouldn't dream of eating over the past year and a half. I don't ever want to go back to where I was before that, but I know how easily it could happen. I'm so thankful for my circle of support. Just knowing that I have you to be accountable to is so important! Thank you everyone, and have a great day.
Brenda.
You sound so stressed my friend! Thank you for your honesty and your vulnerability. That's the stuff we need to hear. It's so easy to think that someone "has it all together". I'm glad you got some IE in today. Isn't it ironic how it all works together....positive thinking, IE, eating healthy foods.....maybe we should write a book on that! Oh, wait, someone already has! LOL
Wow! An engagement ring. Holy cow! Are you stressed about that? I'm glad that you had a nice visit, though. That's a blessing.
The visit with her parents went very well. She's from a lovely family, and although there are certainly cultural differences, they speak English and have lived a couple years in Canada and the US because of his work, so they have at least been introduced to western culture.
The other thing I want to mention is that I'm struggling with my program. I've missed my IE again several days recently in all the busyness, and my eating has been terribly sloppy for several weeks now. Yesterday, for example, I took my gym bag with me while I took my sil to the hospital for her day surgery (she did fine), hoping to get to Curves while I was waiting for her, but I wasn't able to get there (long story), and it was almost midnight by the time I left her place, picked my dd up from an evening event, took her to her Aunt's place to help her with her baby, and finally got home.
Another big part of the problem is lack of sleep. There just seems to be no end to the details that I need to take care of, and either I'm busy until it's gotten really late, or I finally get a chance to relax, and then I don't have the discipline to get to bed -- often until after 1 or 2 a.m., recently! It's no wonder then that I have trouble working up the energy in the morning to work out.
So, although today I AM tired again, but I did get in my IE -- 50 min. of "The Firm" (cardio and weights.) I'm frightened that lately I'm so easily eating things that I wouldn't dream of eating over the past year and a half. I don't ever want to go back to where I was before that, but I know how easily it could happen. I'm so thankful for my circle of support. Just knowing that I have you to be accountable to is so important! Thank you everyone, and have a great day.
Brenda.
