how to stay on track when so sad

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  • tamba01
    tamba01 Posts: 110 Member
    Danilynn, I loved that story about your dad. I know that I have many, many stories of my dad. I will always remember the good things. I know that one of my favorite times was when he was in the hospital bed and dying, I crawled up in the bed with him and put my face next to his chest and with what very little energy he left, he put his arm around me and held me and kept saying how he loved me so very much. And that I was his favorite daughter. Of course this was a ongoing joke because I was his only daughter:) Then he just smiled down at me, I stayed in the bed with him for at least 10 minutes, not ever wanting to get up. But I knew he was having a hard time breathing and I had to get up. But that last hug will always be remembered. I will soon remember more of the funny stories becuz with my dad, there were so many. He was sick for so very long but he always stayed in good spirits and even joked around.
  • tamba01
    tamba01 Posts: 110 Member
    A dear friend died a few weeks ago, I keep telling myself that he would want me to honor his memory by finding the humor in dark moments and noticing the little things that are good in life. Grief is a roller coaster. I went through this when my dad passed away. This time I am letting myself feel joy when I do in the knowledge that the tears come anyway at random times. On a more practical note, try to go outside and get some fresh air.

    I know I have to move. I'm afraid that if I crawl up in bed, I will just want to stay there
  • tamba01
    tamba01 Posts: 110 Member
    I just want you to know that your support is so great. It feels really good being able to talk(or type) out my feelings and I plan to continue doing so. I hope you don't get sick of me.
  • tdhighfill
    tdhighfill Posts: 200 Member
    Take some time to grieve first. You don't have to do everything at once. Grieve first. The healthy eating and exercise can come later.

    So sorry for your loss. Count it as a win that at least you are semi-aware of what you are eating. Log if u can so you at least stay in touch with MFP. You will know when you are ready to focus on fitness.

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