What's wrong with me

dralicephd

susanUK1969 wrote: »

I would say that part of the problem is also stress as I'm now also providing palliative care for my mother.

I'm sorry. This is very difficult. Don't beat yourself up about food. You are dealing with a lot. *hug*

girlwithcurls2

OP, you have a stressful and ever-changing job. AND you're watching your own mother disappear This time you have with her is precious. Be kind to yourself. Give yourself some leeway. I absolutely understand what your challenge is, and believe me, if I was in your line of work, I'd be in the same position. I need the structure and routine to stay on track. If it's at all possible, maybe slowly try to create a routine around some better habits when life isn't so structured with a current client. BUT, treat yourself the way you would if a friend came to you with this same thing. This time won't last forever. Maybe right now it's a good time to maintain, or just try to lose ever-so-slowly. Focus on treating your body well so that you're able to be fully present and healthy for your mom: good rest, time doing things you enjoy, movement each day if it feels good, nourishing food, goodies or treats when you need them (even when you fall absolutely overboard). Life is short. You sound like someone who has her head and heart in the right place. Maybe you won't lose as fast. It might not be at this very point in your life. But you'll get there. Life is just putting some really challenging obstacles in your path.

P.S. Thank you for being in that line of work. My husband had help when he was losing his mother, and those people were priceless

wakegrrl

BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »

wakegrrl wrote: »

I'll eat it if it's here, too. I've moved almost wholly to online grocery shopping/pick-up, because it's not as tempting to impulse buy. I'm not sure if that's as readily available in the UK, though.

Just to say, of course online grocery shopping is widespread and absolutely readily available in the UK! It boggles my mind that you think it may not be!

We even have electricity - imagine that! 😂

Sorry - it's been a while since I was there. I should have realized. No ill intent meant.