Problems

Thursday, September 20, 2007

"All problems become smaller if you don’t dodge them, but confront them. Touch a thistle timidly, and it pricks you; grasp it boldly and its spines crumble.”

I must remember this quote I found here on Spark. I need to apply them at all times, especially when dealing with one family member. I always get the negative from them and never the positive. It's always been that way and it always will. I wish it could have never been that but it won't change so I have to to have the courage to deal with it, on MY terms.

  

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MAGIC10FINGERS 9/21/2007 9:47AM

Good for U, Jane. That is a good quote. I also have 1 of those. I will try to apply that when dealing with these (there's actually 2) family members. Have a great vacation! Ruth Report Inappropriate Comment

Plateau

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Ok it's hit! The dreaded plateau....I really dislike this! It seems to have been here forever but it's only been about four weeks. I am going to change my strength exercises on Friday(as I've already done them for today) and I have started to go to water aerobics so that I've changed my cardio a little. Now what else to do????? HELP!!!!

On a previous blog I had asked myself what else I could do to feel better about myself and I found a little bit of the answer.....I started to wear a little makeup, just eyeliner and mascara but it seems to have worked for now. I never was a big makeup wearer.

  

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MAGIC10FINGERS 9/14/2007 12:40PM

Jane, Sounds like U are doing all the right things. Have U measured lately? Maybe U have some losses there. I've been struggling where I'm @ for months, now, but I'm still losing in some parts of my body. That keeps me going & motivated. I know for myself, I haven't been doing cardio like I was prior to this stand still. Ever since my mom passing, I just don't have the get up & go like I did. I think I get it back, then I skip several days. Just hang in there, try different things, & maybe something will just click or happen. I know it's frustrating, BELIEVE ME I KNOW! But U've done great, just hang in there! Ruth Report Inappropriate Comment

MOVETHESCALE 9/12/2007 10:07PM

I forgot to mention that adding the strength training is sometimes why we hit a plateau. Our body are building those lean muscles and sometimes that causes us to maintain. But in the long run the lean muscles will burn more calories after time. At least thats what they have told me... I hope thats it. Good idea about finding an idea, like a little make up to help feel better. I remember reading somewhere that if you get dressed from head to toe, do your hair, put on a little lipstick or make up that you will feel better. Good luck with this week. Report Inappropriate Comment

Questions

Thursday, August 30, 2007

I have lost weight and everyone has started to notice so why am I so down on myself? I want to eat everything in sight even though I am not hungry. It's a struggle here lately to eat healthy. I want to be healthy I really do so what's my problem?
Maybe I'm dwelling on the fact that I still don't see the weight coming off? I can feel the difference though, I have more energy, seem to be able to walk more, my knees don't hurt as much, my skin is clearer and softer, I can swim better and I love the water aerobics when I can go. I also have had to buy smaller clothes, or have been given smaller ones at least . I even have a picture of me at this weight and I do look better.
I still see the fat woman I was. How do I change that? Can I? I have to try though or I won't win this battle of the bulge !

  

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HEARTLIGHT 8/31/2007 11:19PM

Hi Panda :) In my relationship with my fat self, I had difficulty seeing myself in any light other than 'fat' no matter what I weighed. My self-image did not begin to shift until I whole-heartedly embraced the following question: 'How does fat serve me?' I know that can sound kind of crazy at first; however, if you can shed light on the 'positive' things fat 'gives' you, you may be able to make better choices to provide the same positives in a more beneficial and healthy way. Hope this makes sense. Love to you, Heartlight. Report Inappropriate Comment

100 Days

Saturday, August 18, 2007

I just realized that I have been on Spark for 100 days. I have had some bad days but on the whole I have to say that this has been the best thing I could have done for myself. I am losing this weight at a good clip..neither too fast or too slow. People have started to notice and have been complimenting me on the weight loss. There are days I wish I was at goal but I do realize that this weight has been part of my life for over 40 years and is NOT going to come off just because I want it to. I wonder what I'll look like at a smaller size.....

  

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GIRLINMOTION 8/21/2007 8:18PM

Everyday as you go on your lifestyle changing journey, your going to look more and more like the women your going to be when you reach your weight loss goal. Your doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

Myself

Friday, July 27, 2007

You know, I have to start pleasing myself besides trying to please the other people in my life. I need to make myself number one and NOT always sitting back letting others take the credit. I'm terrible at that! I MUST stop or I'll find myself exactly where I am again. Upset and mad at the world!!!! or at least most of it.

I am a mother of four and love my kids very much but I need to find something else to do in my work life. Today is the first day of the first step and I better find out what to do before, there I am 52 and still stuck in a job I hate. And not doing anything about it!

  

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HDPNLYNN 8/10/2007 1:51PM

Pleasing yourself and change are two very hard things to do, along with losing weight and beginning an exercise program. You have been doing great with weight loss and why? Because you took the steps necessary to do it. You made a plan and stuck to it, slowly but for sure, you can do it! Just transfer those skills over to the other things in your life, make a plan and stick to it. I have faith in you as a person to get it done! You are an amazing, wonderful person! Report Inappropriate Comment

MAGIC10FINGERS 7/27/2007 10:20PM

The hardest thing for us to do is put ourselves 1st. People almost think we are selfish when we do. Luckily, I have a family that I've been able to get tough with & can be brutally honest with. As for a new job, I think many of us have been there, done that. I was 1 that stayed too long in my job, & ended up leaving on bad terms. That was 5 yrs ago. I'm in a much better place now, but didn't like how I left. Took me a long time to let go of the resentment 2wards my emplyoyers & certain co-workers. It will all work out, but U also have to seek your own happiness. Good luck in your ventures. Ruth Report Inappropriate Comment