Women Fit For Forties

lstpaul, what an eye opener about the profile pic. This is all part of this journey trying to figure out every aspect, not just the eating and the exercising, but the emotional part of it all. I think you should keep your profile pic up!!!

Solandra, yay on that stepson of yours I think it is pretty amazing that he is so open and willing to be helpful.

Blue, I love hearing about your accomplishments you are doing so well. You are always there to help everyone else and you make us laugh. We want to be here for you on your journey as well. I think that it is really wonderful that you are not letting any obstacles hold you back. You keep going getting stronger and doing more. Pat your self on the back today and know that I am doing the happy dance for you:laugh:

timbotina, hope the yard sale goes well. I can so relate to children who believe they need to keep something they have not even touched in 6 months.

Just wanted to let everyone know, so that my good buddies would not become alarmed when mfp started letting them know that I have not been around and suggesting encouragement may be needed for me. I am leaving Sunday-Saturday to church camp. No computers so no momma for all those days. When I return on saturday I have to get my 13 yo ready for Tech Trek and we will be driving her to that on Sunday(fathers day) So I will pop in tomorrow but I am going to be busy making meals for my hubby to eat all week. I know he is grown and can make his own meals but I have kinda spoiled him over the years and so I personally like to do this for him. He always says "you don't have to do this" but you can tell he is happy that I am. His sister gets annoyed with him because I do so much for him. He went out to eat with her to a buffet and she very snottily asked, if he would be able to get his plate since I was not there. My smarty husband says "Oh, I thought that was why you came" She did not find that funny. Besides I do NOT make his plate for him at a buffet . He also does a lot for me , like give me pedicures, although he has said that if anyone finds out he is quitting so please don't tell him I told you or I will get calloused heels:laugh: )

Thanks I love that picture too. I tried to print it once but it was taken on a cell phone and it just does not come out that great. I guess if I knew how to use a computer I could make it work. It tries to take up a whole 8x11 sheet of paper.

Yesterday was an "off" day, more from circumstances than intent, but I've been dramatically under my calories all week, and I was very tired at the end of the work day. One day over the calories by less than 100 with no exercise isn't the worst thing that could happen. Back to it today; my husband is taking the stepson with him to a boy scout camp photo shoot tonight, so I will have the evening to myself.

Last night we had dinner out with friends, and my friend M, in talking to my stepson, referred to me as his mom. That's been a 400 pound gorilla in the corner for us; I don't expect him to call me mom, don't expect anything other than cooperation and the respect due to an adult member of the household (anything over and above that, including friendship, is a very welcome bonus, but he's been through a lot). Nothing was said, but it's out there, now.

It takes a lot of energy, being hopeful and cautious, yet confident and friendly, and keeping under wraps a fair amount of anger and outrage over how his life has gone so far and how his mother dealt with him. He's been hurt so badly, and he's only been in my care for a little more than a week - patience is a virtue, and I'm not feeling terribly virtuous right now. I just want to heal him, right now thank-you-very-much.

Any way, today is back on the wagon, and we shall see what happens as the day unfolds!

Maite Zaitut!

this all seems very wise. I think you are taking on a huge responsibility and I feel very proud of you as well as in awe of your attitude towards this young man who has entered your life and home. :flowerforyou: