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TwitchyMagee wrote: »Peachesnstuff wrote: »TwitchyMagee wrote: »I was analyzing some data about my weight gain & it’s interesting to know what was going on in my life at the time. I gained a little chunk of weight when my sister moved in with me. And then I gained a little more when I took a job in retail (so stressful). Then I gained more during lockdown (cozy at home). Then I stayed stable for a long time. And then my weight started to come down.
I wonder if other people look at their data and know what was going on in their lives at the time
Always! Eating is my primary emotional coping mechanism, always has been.
Does this mean I can control it? No. Food is comforting when I'm sad or lonely. Or it's the opposite, I'll often avoid it if I'm feeling a certain way. I'm still learning to try to distinguish the difference between emotional and physical hunger. Emotional hunger often leads to guilt/shame. Physical hunger doesn't make me feel bad for eating bc it satisfies me.
My relationship with food has haunted me since I was 13 years old. I'm sad that I still allow it to control my life, but I'm still caught up in the number. Society has taught us that the number on the scale = our self worth. Overweight - unworthy. Thin = worthy.
How fked up is that? Never in my life have I judged a human beings worth on their weight. Why do I judge myself?
OMG, I'm done. Sorry. This was not a therapy session 😂
But! I've recently gone through a really difficult
time...and I've lost 18 lbs. So, yea, I get it!
It’s so interesting too that you (I, you, we, one) can know what’s going on and still not be able to change it.
I’m trying to have a more realistic and detached view of the situation. Bodies change, weight fluctuates, nothing is really static. That’s mature, right?
That's mature, right! ♥️
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Peachesnstuff wrote: »TwitchyMagee wrote: »Peachesnstuff wrote: »TwitchyMagee wrote: »I was analyzing some data about my weight gain & it’s interesting to know what was going on in my life at the time. I gained a little chunk of weight when my sister moved in with me. And then I gained a little more when I took a job in retail (so stressful). Then I gained more during lockdown (cozy at home). Then I stayed stable for a long time. And then my weight started to come down.
I wonder if other people look at their data and know what was going on in their lives at the time
Always! Eating is my primary emotional coping mechanism, always has been.
Does this mean I can control it? No. Food is comforting when I'm sad or lonely. Or it's the opposite, I'll often avoid it if I'm feeling a certain way. I'm still learning to try to distinguish the difference between emotional and physical hunger. Emotional hunger often leads to guilt/shame. Physical hunger doesn't make me feel bad for eating bc it satisfies me.
My relationship with food has haunted me since I was 13 years old. I'm sad that I still allow it to control my life, but I'm still caught up in the number. Society has taught us that the number on the scale = our self worth. Overweight - unworthy. Thin = worthy.
How fked up is that? Never in my life have I judged a human beings worth on their weight. Why do I judge myself?
OMG, I'm done. Sorry. This was not a therapy session 😂
But! I've recently gone through a really difficult
time...and I've lost 18 lbs. So, yea, I get it!
It’s so interesting too that you (I, you, we, one) can know what’s going on and still not be able to change it.
I’m trying to have a more realistic and detached view of the situation. Bodies change, weight fluctuates, nothing is really static. That’s mature, right?
That's mature, right! ♥️
For myself the # does impact my health. Depression and psoriasis flair ups. But I do hate that I fixate on being my smallest version3 -
I wish I had nearby real life friends who would try a slow 10 mile hike with me tomorrow3
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TwitchyMagee wrote: »I wish I had nearby real life friends who would try a slow 10 mile hike with me tomorrow
That would be fun my family hate when I drag them on long hikes....usually it's to find a waterfall1 -
TwitchyMagee wrote: »I wish I had nearby real life friends who would try a slow 10 mile hike with me tomorrow
Yeah me too, but sometimes the solitude in nature is quite therapeutic.1 -
I'm tired and hungry and have this itchy spot on my arm that I think is rashy.
Also I might have to revise the road trip to go through Ohio now. So many people to see apparently2 -
I have a bad day I eat half of bag dark chocolate chips today.1
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Running last night was way better than i thought it would be. The moonlight on a light coating of snow lit up everything and looked beautiful. It was amazing.5
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Half a day of class, hopefully no disasters to distract. Should be an easy day2
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Painting later today. New staircase is going in tomorrow and decided this morning that painting an empty wall will be easier than painting behind an attached railing. I haven't painted anything in 8 years... I hope it's like riding a bike...1
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Lately I've been thinking about starting up my own business. I'm feeling inspired.6
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R3d_butt3rfly_ wrote: »Lately I've been thinking about starting up my own business. I'm feeling inspired.
How exciting you should totally do that!
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R3d_butt3rfly_ wrote: »Lately I've been thinking about starting up my own business. I'm feeling inspired.
This is great K! What type of business do you want to start?1 -
TwitchyMagee wrote: »I wish I had nearby real life friends who would try a slow 10 mile hike with me tomorrow
I'd do it in a heartbeat✋️..
Throw in some occasional camping and I'll be your bestie.1 -
*sigh* That would be amazingPlentyofProtein00 wrote: »TwitchyMagee wrote: »I wish I had nearby real life friends who would try a slow 10 mile hike with me tomorrow
I'd do it in a heartbeat✋️..
Throw in some occasional camping and I'll be your bestie.
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I really need a weekend where I have nothing to do. Is that too much to ask 😂1
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So my moms bird got out today and a crow immediately swooped it away😫Second one to get out and both my dads fault. Not on purpose but it just happened and he feels horrible. We found out on the way to a bday party for my daughter’s friend. And my daughter was broken up about it and crying on the way in. They all loved the bird. Maybe this isn’t as weird as I felt like it was but this was the cake.
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No, you’re right, it’s weird. 😳
So sorry about the bird. 💗2 -
I did so badly today. Didn’t eat anywhere close to enough - my appetite just isn’t there and forcing myself to eat only works to a certain extent. Trying to remind myself that one bad day isn’t the end of the world but… another part of my brain is beating myself up for self-sabotaging (again) because I’ve had more bad days than good over the past week.2
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The weird bruise I have on the back of my knee. It looks like I damaged something but don't know what it might be1
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Drove to the town where I grew up this morning after dropping off my cancer patient. It's nothing like it used to be. My first school is gone, the library that used to be terrible is now beautiful, they're evening building townhouses!! My childhood home is gone and in it's place a concrete mansion. It's amazing seeing the old houses left compared to all the infill ones1
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TIL there is no fiber in an English muffin0
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TwitchyMagee wrote: »TIL there is no fiber in an English muffin
I bet you could make some with whole wheat flour to add some flour. Making English muffins a really easy and fun and delicious0 -
You’re right! I have had so many freaking hobbies I used to say that my hobby is collecting hobbies. In truth my hobby is collecting skills, specifically self-sufficiency, homemaking, & traditional crafting skills.Alinouveau2 wrote: »TwitchyMagee wrote: »TIL there is no fiber in an English muffin
I bet you could make some with whole wheat flour to add some flour. Making English muffins a really easy and fun and delicious
English muffins was in there somewhere. I remember being shocked that you cook them in a frying pan. And they were good!
Interacting with you always makes me want to do stuff. You’re kind of inspirational that way.
I’ve recently- as in late yesterday- Decided to increase my protein and fiber and was terribly disappointed to find that the breakfast sandwiches I’d had in the morning did nothing for my fiber intake.
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TwitchyMagee wrote: »
You’re right! I have had so many freaking hobbies I used to say that my hobby is collecting hobbies. In truth my hobby is collecting skills, specifically self-sufficiency, homemaking, & traditional crafting skills.Alinouveau2 wrote: »TwitchyMagee wrote: »TIL there is no fiber in an English muffin
I bet you could make some with whole wheat flour to add some flour. Making English muffins a really easy and fun and delicious
English muffins was in there somewhere. I remember being shocked that you cook them in a frying pan. And they were good!
Interacting with you always makes me want to do stuff. You’re kind of inspirational that way.
I’ve recently- as in late yesterday- Decided to increase my protein and fiber and was terribly disappointed to find that the breakfast sandwiches I’d had in the morning did nothing for my fiber intake.
Haha thanks for saying I inspire you to do stuff I think it's my undiagnosed ADHD that makes me a wee bit scattered and energetic.
English muffins are the specialty bread equivalent to white bread i guess haha. I'm sure you can buy whole wheat ones.
To increase my fiber I've been trying to eat raisin bran. Luckily I enjoy that 🤣 I need to add more to my diet though. My digestive system would thank me1 -
TwitchyMagee wrote: »
Geez everything eventually gives you cancer or causes strokes.1 -
I’m starting to understand the women who date guys with no job bc this “I’m busy, sorry I can’t follow through with our plans that I made” bs is for the birds. Don’t tell me we’re going to go out if you’re unsure you have the time. I don’t get it! I would have mentioned being busy and a possibility that other responsibilities might get in the way.
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I don’t make plans I can’t follow through on.2 -
I'm really surprised at the audacity of some people...0
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You are very empathetic. I appreciate that about you 🤗TwitchyMagee wrote: »
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