there are other victories to celebrate!

Saturday, June 08, 2013

I have learned through this journey of improved health and weight loss that there are many other things to celebrate - there are victories in all walks of life.

I am heading to Kingston Ontario today with my daughter to help my son celebrate one full year of total sobriety. He has invited his father, grandmother, aunt, sister and me to celebrate with him.

He is so proud of himself and so he should be - it has been a long hard walk thru life for him - and he has found joy once again thru sobriety - we can not be more excited for him....nor more proud.

He and I have discussed the similarities between my struggle with weight and food and his with alcohol and drugs. They are really quite similar as is the road to wellness - even the meetings we both attend are quite similar in function and fellowship.

I am very excited to be seeing him today.....just ahead of his 35th birthday ( June 23rd)....we will celebrate fully!!



job.....Steven!!

love Mumsy ( his nick name for me)

  

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GABSTER26 6/9/2013 6:58AM

it was a long drive there and back in one evening.....but it gave me an opportunity to visit my daughter while we drove out there.....we make great travelling buddies......and of course the evening was amazing. To hear the high praises from my son's friends at the meeting - to see how proud they are of him - and to witness some truly humbling stories. Made me feel incredibly lucky that my son't guardian angels have clearly been watching over him all these years.... Steven's father and step-mother , grandmother,aunt, sister, and me.....were very appreciative and enlightened by the situation....... very proud!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KATHYSCOLLIES 6/8/2013 11:19PM

What a wonderful reason for a celebration! You must be so very proud of Steven and all that he has accomplished over this past year. It is a hard thing to first face our demons, accept that we have them, and even harder to conquer them. I hope you all have a truly incredible day! Hugs, Kathy Report Inappropriate Comment

MAW_OH 6/8/2013 12:45PM

Good job both of you! Report Inappropriate Comment

GABSTER26 6/8/2013 10:17AM

thank you .......:) Report Inappropriate Comment

CBLENS 6/8/2013 9:19AM

Congratulations on both of your successes. Report Inappropriate Comment

JOHNMARTINMILES 6/8/2013 7:43AM

Make Today a Great Day! Report Inappropriate Comment

what is in store for tomorrow?

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Have you ever had a moment when you wanted to just start life all over again but of course were too afraid to? I have done this a couple of times in my life.....several actually and a good number by my own volition....

A good friend calls me Towanda - that's the brave character in Fried Green Tomatoes who pretty much does whatever she feels like doing - regardless of whether it is legal or socially acceptable or not - she does what she feels is right.....to my friend that is me.
This feeling may pass - but my gut says it won't.

I just wondered if anyone had felt this before and what did you do about it....given the fact that I will be this year......apparently I should be settling down .....not sure if that is what I will be doing....

any suggestions?

  

walk with a purpose

Saturday, May 25, 2013

I find it difficult to exercise without a purpose - for the good of my health is not quite enough. Logically it should be but it is not. I am much better and much more likely to do something if it has a goal or destination.

So for that reason walkathons are good - either for a funraiser or for some sort of competition.

But also walking to get to a destination.

So this morning I walked to and from my weight watchers meeting - 2.82 kilometers each way - took me a total of 70 mins.....35 each way....with a rest aka the meeting in between.

I feel good and like I truly accomplished something - yay me!!

I am going to try to do this each saturday morning - as long as there is no pressing reason why not .

  

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KATHYSCOLLIES 5/26/2013 12:14PM

That's awesome Gabi ! Well done!! I'm pretty impressed that you were able ( and willing) to walk that far. I couldn't do it myself, that's for sure. Hope you're having a great weekend! Hugs, Kathy Report Inappropriate Comment

GABSTER26 5/26/2013 8:54AM

I agree with the idea of walking or biking instead of driving.....but biking scares the poop outta me - so walking would be it for me. The grocery store is a tad far and I don't have a bundle buggy?.... however the pharmacey I visit regularly is definitely in walking distance. I could not walk to work .....it would take me wayyyyy too long....and again biking it would scare me to death..... I do know a guy who bikes from Toronto to Hamilton on a regular basis....and thats really really far....... but all in all it just takes a re:think.....and to not automatically get in the car to run a quick errand.... Report Inappropriate Comment

ACTIVE_AT_60 5/25/2013 3:04PM

Nice job! I think if one plan it is absolutely possible to substitute driving with walking - as you beautifully did today. I am in the fortunate situation I have a grocery store within walking distance, and I should take advantage of it, now that I am not able to commute to work on my bike (change jobs). Report Inappropriate Comment

DIANEWITHASMILE 5/25/2013 10:34AM

I'm glad I'm not the only one! I need to be going somewhere, which is why I like hikes...there's a point to the walk (example, to see a beautiful waterfall)...I now have a dog, so I have to walk him (purpose)...good job on the walk to WW! Don't forget you can walk to the grocery store, coffee shop, a friends house....church? Lots of destinations! Any hikes in your area? Ooh and how about joining a walking club like volksmarchers (I may have the name wrong)....good luck and enjoy your purposeful walks! I wonder if there is a challenge group for walkers...that would give us a purpose! Great job! Report Inappropriate Comment

5 k walk # 2

Saturday, May 04, 2013

my second 5 k walk this year so far is tomorrow morning - with my daughter. It is the Walk for MS.........so it is multi beneficial.....

and it looks like the weather will be pretty much perfect for it.


Wish us luck......

  

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COFFEEMUG2009 5/4/2013 5:41PM

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I did it...we did it.....yay!!!

Sunday, March 24, 2013

we finished the 5 k walk.....first one. Another has been registered for in May.....another being discussed for June....

it felt fantastic..........and now I am a bit sore.......stiff.....but this will pass....

for me!!

  

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KATHYSCOLLIES 3/24/2013 10:19PM

That's You must be soooooooo proud of yourself - and deservedly so! Report Inappropriate Comment

GABSTER26 3/24/2013 8:09PM

YES....the aches and pains are like a badge of honour..... Report Inappropriate Comment

READYFORTAKEOFF 3/24/2013 8:02PM

Congratulations! When I feel sore, even though it is unpleasant I think of it almost like a trophy. It's something you earn! Good work and good luck in the future 5ks! Report Inappropriate Comment